HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 14-7500 - Authorizing the Application of a Transit Oriented Development Planning GrantRESOLUTION NO. 14-7500
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO METRO FOR THE TRANSIT
ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2014, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (Metro) approved funding for Round 4 of the Transit Oriented Development Planning
Grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is eligible for funding for under the Transit Oriented
Development Planning Grant based upon the South Rancho Campus being within % mile of the
proposed Eco-Rapid Transit Line/West Santa Ana Transit Station; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to apply for funding for the creation of a Specific
Plan under Round 4 of the Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Downey is hereby authorized and directed to apply to Metro for
funding under Round 4 of the Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant program. If the
application is approved, the City of Downey is hereby authorized and directed to enter into,
execute, and deliver a grant agreement to secure the Transit Oriented Development Planning
Grant from Metro.
SECTION 2. The City of Downey shall be subject to the terms and conditions as
specified in the Grant Agreement. The City of Downey hereby agrees to use the funds for
eligible expenditures in the manner presented in the application and grant agreement as
approved by the Metro and in accordance with the Program Guidelines and Application
Package
SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute in the name of
the City of Downey the Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant application and the grant
agreement as required by Metro.
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 14-7500
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2014, by the following vote,
to wit
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Brossmer, Guerra, Saab, Marquez, Mayor Vasquez
None
None
None
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City Clerk