HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions R24-04-698 - 04/22/2024 - Application to ARC for funding-Interection Improvements at SR372-B'ham Hwy at New Bullpen RoadSTATE OF GEORG IA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RE SOLUTION NO . R24 -04 -698
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MILTON SUPPORTING AN APPLI C ATION TO THE ATLANTA
REGIONA L COMMISSION FOR FUNDING ALL PHASE S OF IN TERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT
SR 3 72 /BIRMINGHAM HI G HW A Y AT NEW BULLPEN ROAD
WHEREAS , O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3 provides that the governing authority of a
municipality may adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions , and regula t ions ; and
WH EREA S, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is conducting a solicitation for
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project funding proposals ; and
WH EREA S, Federal funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
(STBG), which includes the set aside for Transportation A lternatives , ARC's Livab le Centers
Initiative (LCI) program, and t he Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program
will be awarded t o implement projects which support the goals and objectives of the
Atlanta Region 's Plan ; and
WHEREA S, Sponsors may apply for federal funding to add new proj ects to the TIP,
supplement funding for e xisting TIP projects, and submit proposals for studies and related
initiatives which do not result in the construction of physical infras truc t ure; and
WHER EAS, C ity of Milton adopted it s most recent update t o its Comprehens ive
Transportation Plan on December 4, 2023; and
WHEREA S, t he City Council believes it is appropriate and in t he best interest of the
City of Milton to authorize submissio n of the said application for Intersection
Improvements at SR 372/Birmingham Highway at New Bullpen Road to the ARC .
TH EREFORE , IT IS HEREB Y RESOL VE D, by the Mayor and City Council of the City as
follows:
(SEAL)
1. The Mayor and Ci ty Council of the City of Milton does hereby approve the
City 's submission of an application for funding of the proj ect SR
3 72/Bir mi ngha m Highway at New Bull p en Ro ad and t he City of Milton wi ll
provide the required twenty percent (20%) match for this project should the
grant funds be awarded .
2. The Mayor, and/or other City officials as appropriate, are authorized and
directed to e xecute the application and deliver it to the Atlanta Regional
Commission.