HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2016-43 - Funding for Trail Extension Valley View Road to Washington Ave. S - 03/08/2016 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-43
SUPPORT FUNDING APPLICATION FOR TRAIL EXTENSION ON SOUTH SIDE OF
VALLEY VIEW RD. FROM 9977 VALLEY VIEW ROAD TO WASHINGTON AVE S.
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 the south side of Valley View Rd. from 9977
Valley View Rd. to Washington Ave. S., 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
south side of Valley View Road from 9977 Valley View Rd. to Washington Ave. S..
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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K een Porta, City Clerk