HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.1145.02-05-1996 BILL NO. 96-62 RESOLUTION NO. ';"!
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SCENIC
AND HISTORIC GROUNDS FOR PARK, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND
SCENIC PURPOSES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, The U. S. Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act (ISTEA) of 1991 provides funding for surface transportation
enhancement projects, and;
WHEREAS, The Missouri Highway and Transportation Department
(MHTD) is charged with administering such funds and projects in the
State of Missouri, and;
WHEREAS, The City of Cape Girardeau has needs which may be
addressed through the State's Surface Transportation Enhancement
Program, among which is the acquisition of scenic and historic
grounds at St. Vincent's Seminary for use for park, recreation,
open space and scenic purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, that the City desires to apply to the Missouri Highway
and Transportation Department for funds for the improvement of the
community under the activities authorized pursuant to the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the
City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, hereby is authorized to prepare
and submit documents which are necessary in applying for funding
and to establish the administrative framework to implement
activities pursuant to the aforementioned act if funding is
awarded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS �'t�;; DAY OF _.-;��-��;_�;;,; ;� , 19 `f�.,'
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A. M. Spradling, III, a or
ATTEST:
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Gayle I�� Conrad
Deputy City Clerk