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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROUTE 80, KNOWN AS FOXON BOULEVARD.
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WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation has offered the City of New Haven a grant to support the construction of traffic safety improvements on Route 80, also known as Foxon Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Foxon Boulevard is a heavily-travelled roadway that has limited traffic safety features for both vulnerable users and motorists; and
WHEREAS, excessive speeding and other traffic safety concerns have been noted on the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the City of New Haven have collaborated to address the safety concerns on the Foxon Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will be an important improvement for traffic safety.
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 Connecticut Department Of Transportation (CTDOT) and sign any associated state agreements, including a maintenance agreement, 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 Route 80 Foxon Blvd Traffic Safety Improvements Project.