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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT AND ACQUIRE PROPERTY INTERESTS REQUIRED FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE MILL RIVER TRAIL NORTH PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has offered the City of New Haven a grant to support the construction of the Mill River Trail North project; and,
WHEREAS, the Mill River Trail North project would connect the Mill River Trail segments continuously from Grand Avenue to Orange St; and,
WHEREAS, the project will provide active transportation infrastructure to connect Fair Haven and East Rock to its parks and the greater City active transportation network; and,
WHEREAS, the project will increase pedestrian and active transportation safety by improving infrastructure for these vulnerable users; and,
WHEREAS, the concept of the Mill River Trail has been advocated for by many New Haven residents for over a decade and was part of the 2004 Greenways Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor is authorized to accept funding from the Federal Highway Administration, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)and sign any associated state agreements, agreements with contractors, and other documents, any of which may include indemnification provisions and which may have a term of longer than one year, that the Mayor deems desirable or necessary, including any subsequent amendments to agreements regarding the development and implementation of the Mill River Trail North Project; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor is authorized to acquire real property interests to further the implementation of the Mill River Trail North Project.