HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-137 funding support for the tangerine traffic interchangeMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2009-137
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT, AND PERMITTING FOR THE TANGERINE TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, the Tangerine Traffic Interchange (TI) replacement project combines regional
roadway, utility,. and drainage improvements in a core area of the Town, of Marana; and
WHEREAS, the Tangerine TI project is designed to stimulate responsible economic
.growth, foster connectivity through multimodal transportation, and reduce the impacts of
vehicular traffic on the fragile Sonoran Desert environment; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has approved the Design
Concept Report, final Change of Access Report, and Categorical Exclusion for environmental
clearance on the Tangerine TI; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has been working with ADOT, and both private and
public partners to design and develop the Tangerine Traffic Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana feel that the Tangerine Traffic Interchange meets the
funding criteria set forth under the U.S. Department of Transportation's TIGER program and
maybe eligible for federal Stimulus funding ;and
WHEREAS, some additional funding from the General Funding, Transportation Fund, or
other appropriate source may be needed to complete required studies, environmental
assessments, and/or design to bring to ready status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town Manager is authorized to increase the amount
allocated to support design, environmental assessment, and readiness related activities for the
Tangerine Traffic Interchange from $100,000 to an amount not to exceed $200,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 18th day of August, 2009.
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Mayor Ed onea
ATTEST:
celyn C ronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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