16-16RESOLUTION NO. 16 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER
SUPPORTING THE SUN TRAIL APPLICATION TO THE STATE
OF FLORIDA FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE COURTNEY
CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY TRAIL OVERPASS; AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT FOR MAINTAINENCE OF THE COURTNEY
CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY TRAIL OVERPASS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, trails are an essential part of the City of Clearwater's multi -modal
transportation and recreation network; and
WHEREAS, the regional Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail terminates in
Clearwater at the Bayshore segment of the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail at the
intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and SR 60 (Gulf -to -Bay Boulevard); and
WHEREAS, the current connection is provided by an at -grade pedestrian crossing
signal which crosses SR 60, a high volume and higher speed roadway; and
WHEREAS, an overpass will provide a safe alternative to the current at -grade
crossing for trail users; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater supports the SUN (shared use non - motorized)
Trail application for the completion of the overpass to the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater will be willing to maintain the overpass if the
project is successfully completed, and City will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement
with FDOT to maintain the overpass and the City Council wishes to approve and authorize
the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council fully supports the grant application for SUN Trail funding for
the completion of the overpass connecting the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail to the
Bayshore section of the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail.
2. That the City will be willing to maintain the overpass if the project is successfully
completed, and City will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT to maintain
the overpass and the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute said
Memorandum of Agreement.
Resolution No. 16 -16
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 6 day of June , 2016.
Approved as to form:
Ma ew M. Sm
Assistant City Attorney
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Attest:
Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 16 -16