9030-18 Authorize Transportation for Livable Communities grant

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RESOLUTION NO. 9030 -18 BY: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to apply to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency ( NOACA) for a planning grant in partnership with the County Planning Commission, the Cleveland Metroparks, and Rocky River through the Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) program, the grant to be used for study and planning of the bridge connections to Rocky River and connections to the Cleveland Metroparks from the surrounding area. WHEREAS, the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission is submitting an application to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency ( NOACA) for funding through the Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI); and WHEREAS, this grant will provide technical assistance for the study and planning of dedicated bike infrastructure and pedestrian connections across our bridges to Rocky River and connecting to the Cleveland Metroparks; and, WHEREAS, the TLCI Program provides federal funds for projects that integrate transportation and land use planning, increase transportation options, promote livability, and advance the goals of NOACA's Strategic Plan for northeast Ohio; and WHEREAS, the TLCI program is paid on a reimbursement basis, requiring the applicant to first expend funds (if matched) and then request reimbursement from NOACA; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood agrees to abide by all federal requirements as a sub - recipient of federal transportation funds, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and, including all applicable federal procurement requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood agrees to be responsible for managing any and all sub - contracting agencies, organizations, or consultants; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood agrees to complete the agreed upon scope of services or will forfeit current and future TLCI awards; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood is authorized to execute a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and NOACA if selected for the TLCI Program; and WHEREAS, Lakewood would benefit from the technical assistance provided by NOACA and their approved consultants as part of the Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative program; and