HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2016-42 - Funding Application for Trail & Sidewalk Valley View Road from Tarten Curve to 101 - 03/08/2016 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-42
SUPPORT FUNDING APPLICATION FOR TRAIL AND SIDEWALK EXTENSION ON
VALLEY VIEW RD. FROM TARTAN CURVE TO COUNTY ROAD 101
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie is the official governing body of the
City of Eden Prairie; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement program has made funding available to
communities for bikeway and sidewalk projects that extend the bikeway and sidewalk network
within Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the Trail and Sidewalk project on Valley View Rd from Tartan Curve to State Hwy
101 will provide pedestrian safety, support local plans, and support the implementation of the
Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan including the Hennepin County Complete Streets
Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2016 Bikeway Participation
Program provides up to $100,000 in capital assistance for bikeway improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2016 Bikeway Participation
Program would complement local funding to allow for the extension of the trail system along the
north and south side of Valley View Road between Tartan Circle and County Road 101.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council does hereby
support actively pursuing Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan 2016 Bikeway
Participation Program funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if awarded funding from the Hennepin County Capital
Improvement Plan 2016 Bikeway Participation Program, the City of Eden Prairie agrees to
commit funding to provide for the completion of the project.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on March 8, 2016.
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ATTEST:
K een Porta, City Clerk