Safe Routes to Transit

BOROUGH OF HILLSDALE

09092

RESOLUTION

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Title: Authorize and Execute an Grant Application/Agreement with NJ DOT for Evergreen Street Improvements.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hillsdale desires to receive $245,500.00 in funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Highway Trust Fund for the purpose of resurfacing, making safety improvements and traffic calming measures along Evergreen Street; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has developed a plan of action and cost estimate to improve Evergreen Street from Lincoln Avenue to Knickerbocker Avenue and key intersections through the addition of pavement markings and other physical complementary safety improvements; and

WHEREAS, the project will also improve safety to the local schools and commuter lines, thus leveraging the requested funds;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Borough, formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Hillsdale.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Hillsdale and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.

Council member	Motion	Second	Yes	No	Absent	Abstain
Arnowitz, Max			x
DeJoseph, Jonathan			x
Giancarlo, Michael					x
Hanlon, Marie			x
Schiavone, Donna		x	x
Weinstein, Andy	x		x

Adopted: June 9, 2009

Attest: ________________________ ____________________________________

Robert P. Sandt, RMC Mayor John Sapanara

Municipal Clerk

Council member

Motion

Second

Yes

No

Absent

Abstain