(R)09-73

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF THE

APPLICATION TO THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

FOR THE CHESTNUT AVENUE PEDESTRIAN/BIKEWAY AMENITIES

            WHEREAS, the Application for Transportation Enhancement Program funding is funded through the federal government and administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), which provides funds for municipalities for design, right of way acquisition and construction of projects that are transportation related; and

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Merchantville desires to seek funds from the Transportation Enhancement Program for Improvements to the Chestnut Avenue Pedestrian/Bikeway; and

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Merchantville will be responsible for the maintenance of the Chestnut Avenue Pedestrian/Bikeway;

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Merchantville, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, that the application is hereby supported for the Transportation Enhancement Program under the Federal Highway Association to the Chestnut Avenue Pedestrian/Bikeway.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

1.         any funding received as a result of this application will only be used for eligible costs for a project comprised of the improvements as stated in the application; and

2.         that if the application is approved and accepted by the Transportation Enhancement Program, the sponsor agrees to the agreement as stated in the application and provide the required long-term maintenance of the proposed improvements; and

3.         the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest this resolution, application and agreement.

                                                By:__________________________________   ______________

                                                            Honorable Mayor Frank M. North                               Date

ATTEST:

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Denise Brouse, Borough Clerk                                    Date

It is hereby certified that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville at a meeting held on the 11^th day of May, 2009.

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Denise Brouse, Borough Clerk                                    Date

A public hearing was held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Borough of Merchantville Municipal Building.