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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -054 <br /> RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS FORA 2012 -13 BICYCLE <br /> TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT PROJECT <br /> WHEREAS, the BTA is an annual program that provides state funds for city and county <br /> projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. To be eligible for BTA <br /> funds, a city must prepare and adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP); and <br /> WHEREAS, to be eligible for BTA funds, the City of San Leandro adopted a Bicycle <br /> Transportation Plan (BTP) in the form of the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, Caltrans anticipates an appropriation of $11.9 million for projects that <br /> improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters; and <br /> WHEREAS, staff has submitted a grant application for 2012 -13 BTA funds to <br /> implement and complete the bicycle networks in support of the City's Priority Development <br /> Areas by placing Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes as directed by the Bicycle and <br /> Pedestrian Master Plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, if selected for a BTA grant, the City of San Leandro's proposed project cost <br /> of $616,600 must be matched by at least 10 percent (10 %), or $61,660 in local funds. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does hereby <br /> appropriate $61,660 in matching funds from the Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian fund for the <br /> 2012 -13 BTA grant project. <br /> Introduced by Councilmember Cutter and passed and adopted this 21st day of May, 2012, <br /> by the following vote: <br /> Members of the Council: <br /> AYES: Councilmembers Cutter, Gregory, Prola, Reed, Souza, Starosciak; <br /> Mayor Cassidy (7) <br /> NOES: None (0) <br /> ABSENT: None (0) <br /> ATTEST: ‘--- 171/1 AAA/A A_ 41044/k... <br /> Marian Handa, City Clerk <br />