HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17 SignedCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
December 12, 2012
No. 12-17
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE METRO TRANSIT'S FUNDING REQUEST
FROM MNDOT THROUGH THE CHAPTER 152 STATEWIDE TRANSIT GRANT
SOLICIT ATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Metro Transit wishes to make transit improvements to State Trunk
Highway 51 by building arterial bus rapid transit stations (Project); and,
Whereas, the Project will be of mutual benefit to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT), Metro Transit, and the City of Falcon Heights; and,
Whereas, Metro Transit is requesting financial participation for allowable construction
costs of the Project from MnDOT as noted and through the Chapter 152 Transit Grant
Solicitation Program; and,
Whereas, Metro Transit is committed to providing all other non-eligible costs of the
Project as well as any construction costs exceeding the award amount and for any
agreed on-going costs for operation or maintenance as noted in the solicitation; and,
Whereas, Metro Transit is committed to completing the Project if selected and funding
is provided in part through the Chapter 152 Statewide Transit Grant Solicitation
Program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights hereby
supports the Project and Metro Transit's funding request from MnDOT for the
construction of the project.
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Moved by: Lo',) Approved by: ~U,)
Peter Lindstrom, Mayor
December 12, 2 2
LINDSTROM In Favor Attested by: _~_--'-.-----J'--:7"""'-~--
GOSLINE Bart Fischer
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Against City Administrator
LONG December 12, 2012
MERCER-TAYLOR