93-12RESOLUTION 93 -12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COOPERATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AND JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MEMORIAL
CAUSEWAY (STATE ROAD 60) DRAWBRIDGE WITH A HIGH LEVEL
BRIDGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has created the Local Government Cooperative
Assistance Program, Section 335.20, Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, it is a policy of the State of Florida to construct and make
improvements to the state transportation system in a cooperative partnership; and
WHEREAS; such partnership shall be promoted and encouraged through the
joint-funding of projects that improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the
State Highway System; and,
WHEREAS; the City of Clearwater desires to receive matching financial
assistance for such project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater wishes to make an application for such
project, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement and, if the proposed project is
selected for funding, enter into a Joint Participation Agreement with the State
of Florida Department of Transportation, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1_ The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for matching
funds under the Local Government Cooperative Assistance Program.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Joint
Participation Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation,
if such project is selected for funding.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send copies of this
resolution to the Department of Transportation and all other persons as directed
by the City of Clearwater.
Section 5, The City Manager certifies that matching funds are available
for the joint funding of this project.
Section 6. The City of Clearwater certifies that the project is consistent
with the Florida Transportation Plan, the Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program where applicable and The City of Clearwater's
comprehensive plan.
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Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption-
this day of 1993.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this __
Attest:
Rita Garvey
y - G eau Mayor- Commissioner
City Clerk
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