IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Transportation Alternatives Fund Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to allow for construction relating to the Little Blue Trace/Rock Island Trail Connector Grant Project, at no cost to the County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21710, August 26, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, by Resolution 20870, the County was selected to receive funding through a grant under the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC) Transportation Alternatives Fund Program to be used to construct a 0.59 mile trail connecting the Rock Island Trail to a segment of the Little Blue Trace Trail at Missouri 350 Highway; and,
WHEREAS, the attached Transportation Alternatives Fund Program Agreement outlines the responsibilities of the MHTC and the County in connection with the Little Blue Trace/Rock Island Trail Connector project; and,
WHEREAS, the attached agreement allows Jackson County to be reimbursed up to a certain amount on eligible costs associated with this project; and,
WHEREAS, the funding for this project will be provided pursuant to a follow-on agreement after the formal bidding process has been completed; and,
WHEREAS, the execution of the attached Agreement is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the attached Agreement is approved and that the County Executive is authorized to execute on behalf of the County the attached Agreement and any other documents necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
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