HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 09-54 Approving a Grant Application for the Safe Routes to School Program for Fiscal Year 2009-2010TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION 09-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE 2009-2010
FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the health and safety of our children is of the highest concern to the citizens
of the Town of Westlake, and
WHEREAS, driving students to school by private vehicle contributes to traffic
congestion and air pollution; and
WHEREAS, being able to walk or bicycle to school along safe routes offers an
opportunity to build healthful physical activity into daily routine and arrive at school
ready to learn;and
WHEREAS, having safer routes to and from schools aims to decrease pedestrian and
bicycling related injuries, not just for students, but for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, grants are available to fund safety improvements within a two-mile radius
of Westlake Academy through the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program; and
WHEREAS, The Safe Routes to Schools program would take place during the 2009-2010
school year; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake has requested and received approval and
support of said grant application from Westlake Academy; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Westlake designates Tom Brymer, Town Manager, as the
grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept,
reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency and to execute or
name a designee to execute all necessary documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1 That the Town of Westlake hereby supports the Safe Routes to
School program.
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SECTION 2 That the Town of Westlake approves submission of the grant
application for the Safe Routes to School, and authorizes the Town Manager or his
designee to execute all necessary documents.
SECTION 3 That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety
SECTION 4 That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 14th DAY OF DECEMBER 2009
ATTEST:
Kelly Edwa , Town Secretary
APPROV S T ORM:
Stant own Attorney
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Tom Bryr� Manager
Resolution 04-54
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