HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions R24-04-699 - 04/22/2024 - Application to ARC for funding-Preliminary Engineering Phase of Trail Improvements at Windward Pkwy & Old Morris Rd.STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. __ R_2_4_-0_4_-6_9_9_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MILTON SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE ATLANTA
REGIONAL COMMISSION FOR FUNDING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PHASE OF TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS ALONG WINDWARD PARKWAY AND OLD MORRIS ROAD
WHEREAS , O .C.G.A. § 36-35 -3 provides that the governing authority of a
municipality may adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolut ions, and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is conducting a solicitation for
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project funding proposals ; and
WHEREAS, Federal funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
(STBG), which includes the set aside for Transportat ion Alternatives , ARC's Livable Cen t e rs
Initiative (LCI) program, and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program
will be awarded to implement projects which support the goals and objectives of the
Atlanta Region 's Plan; and
WHEREAS , Sponsors may apply for federal funding to add new projects to the TIP ,
supplement funding for e xisting TIP projects , and submit proposals for studies and related
initiatives which do not resu lt in the construction of phys ical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS , City of Milton , City of Alpharetta and True North 400 have completed
the Windward Parkway and Highway 9 Strategic Master Plan ; and
WHEREAS , Two of the high priority capital projects in that Master Plan would
compete well for the available ARC funding ; and
WHEREAS , the City of Milton and the community support this project and the
project has been identified in the Milton Comprehensive Transpo rtation Plan , North Ful t on
Comprehensive Transportation Plan , and GA 9 Livable Centers Initiative; and
WHEREAS , the City Council bel ieves it is appropriate and in the best interest of the
City of Milton to support True North 400's application to the ARC.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED , by the Mayor and City Council of the City as
follows :
I. The Mayor, and/or other City officials as appropriate, are authorized to support
and assist True North 400 in the application process for preliminary engineering
funds.
RESOLVED this 22 nd day of April 2024 .
(SEAL)