HomeMy WebLinkAbout15027RESOLUTION NO. 15027
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S
APPLICATION FOR THE FY2023 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo recognizes that dedicated pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure within the public right-of-way directly enhances the safety of students who walk or
ride bicycles as a means of transportation to and from school, fosters healthy lifestyles for
students who use those transportation facilities, and improves the quality of life for all local
residents; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project serving the area along Monument Avenue between
East 12th Street and East 2nd Street and pathways to adjacent public transit facilities aligns
with ongoing redevelopment and public infrastructure renewal efforts in the surrounding
community; and and is determined to be in the best interest of local residents, schools, and the
City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project serves the interests of local residents, schools, and
the City of Pueblo; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
City Council hereby expresses its support for the City of Pueblo's application for the
FY2023 Safe Routes to School grant program for proposed bicycle and pedestrian
transportation infrastructure upgrades along the Monument Avenue corridor and nearby public
transit facilities.
SECTION 2.
The Officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this
Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: October 11, 2022
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M7
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 11, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM:
Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO'S
APPLICATION FOR THE FY2023 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution supporting the City of Pueblo's application for the FY2023
Safe Routes to School Grant Program administered by the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Colorado Safe Routes to School (SRTS) provides opportunities for communities to
foster a safe environment for students by funding education and safe infrastructure and
encourages safe and healthy transportation options for children that include biking and
walking. The Monument Avenue corridor between East 12th Street and East 2nd
Street is a thoroughfare with multiple schools and community facilities used by young
students, including Risley International Academy of Innovation and Park View
Elementary School. Other community facilities, including the Patrick A. Lucero Branch
of the Pueblo City-County Library District, Mitchell Park, and Bradford Park are also
located along the proposed project route. A project to provide upgraded multimodal
transportation pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists transiting to and from these
community facilities is proposed for design and construction if the City of Pueblo's grant
application is successful.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Approval of this Resolution will not result in any direct financial implications to the City
of Pueblo.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Public Works Department is working with representatives from District 60 and other
community members to secure resolutions and letters of support for the grant
application.
ALTERNATIVES:
If Council does not pass this Resolution, the competitiveness and strength of the City's
application may be negatively impacted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
