Subject: 20277/Appl-Jt/ISTEA/BatteryPlace
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1993 12:29:10 -0500


                             RESOLUTION NO.   20277 
                  
                  
                   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT
                   A JOINT APPLICATION WITH HAMILTON COUNTY FOR
                   INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY
                   ACT (ISTEA) FUNDS FOR THE BATTERY PLACE
                   PHASE OF THE TENNESSEE RIVERPARK.
                  
                  
                                                    
                  
                  
       	    	 WHEREAS, the Tennessee Riverpark trail system (the
       Riverwalk) is an enormous success; and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, the Riverwalk benefits our community in many
       ways including preserving and enhancing the beauty of our
       riverfront; and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, the trail system provides recreation and
       assists alternative means of transportation; and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, the project has a positive effect on economic
       development and makes our community a more attractive place to
       reside; and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, grant support is available through the
       Tennessee Department of Transportation from Federal ISTEA funds;
       and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, matching funds are available from previously
       budgeted funds; and,
       	    	 WHEREAS, in addition to funds available from private
       donations, matching requirements will be equally shared by
       Hamilton County;
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       	    	 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
       THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, That the Mayor be and is
       hereby authorized to submit a joint application with Hamilton
       County for $1 million in ISTEA funds for the Battery Place Phase
       of the Tennessee Riverpark; and
       	    	 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That matching funds in the
       amount of $125,000 are hereby assured as a sign of the City of
       Chattanooga's support and commitment to this project.
      
       ADOPTED:	 June 28, 1994
      
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