2002-10-28 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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e e Requested By: Aoorooriation Agenda Date Requested: October 28 200' Stephen Barr N/A Department: Account Number: Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: -0- Exhibits: Rp.~nh Itinn Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated a new construction program, called Safe Routes to School, to improve the bicycle and pedestrian safety of school age children in Texas. The applicant must be a political subdivision of the State of Texas, The City, in conjunction with the La ~ Porte Independent School District and the City of Shoreacres, is proposing a ~separated pedestrian/bicycle path from Fairmont Parkway southward to the dead end of Spur 501, a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. If approved, the path will provide safe access to students from their homes to Bayshore Elementary, La Porte Elementary, La Porte Junior High, and La Porte Senior High School. The City will assist in administrative oversight for the project through force account efforts. If approved, major funding for the project will be provided by TxDOT, with L.P.I.S.D, providing paving of the path from Spur 501 to Bayshore Elementary (school property).The City would contribute minor funding for signage and striping, also through force account. The La Porte Independent School District personnel are very much in favor of this project as is the City of Shoreacres. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council consider approval of the proposed Resolution supporting the City's application to the Texas Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School Program. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of the Resolution as described above. Availability of Funds: General Fund _ Capital Improvement Escrow Funds Account Number: Water/Wastewater _ General Revenue Sharing N/A . Funds Available: YES NO jd jp~j-z. , w John E. Joerns, Acting City Manager Date