Res No. 37-17I
RESOLUTION NO. 37-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (FDOT)
DELIVERY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK
AND BICYCLE FACILITIES ON SWINTON AVENUE;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach wishes to ensure the
safety and welfare of its residents and visitors by providing safe streets and sidewalks as well as
alternate methods of transportation for travel throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, recognizing that alternative methods of
transportation are important aspects of the City's planning efforts, wishes to install "bike -ped
pathways" together with multi -use roadways.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation desires to make improvements to
the roadway, swales , sidewalks and aesthetics on Swinton Avenue from SW/SE 10th Street to
NW/NE 4th Street and east to NE 2nd Avenue (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that endorsing the Project promotes the
health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the City and is in the best interests of
the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: The City Commission hereby endorses the Project to add sidewalks and
bicycle facilities, to increase connectivity for multimodal transportation, and improve aesthetics.
Section 2: The City Commission hereby authorizes the Mayor or City Manager to
conduct activities necessary to further the intent of this Resolution in endorsing the Project.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2017.
CARY D. GLICKSTEIN, MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
Res. No. 37-17