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CC Resolution No. 724 1204 RESOLUTION NO. 724 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND TRAFFIC TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR A BICYCLE GRANT. WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation is making available federal grants to state and local governments to encourage the safe use of bicycles for transportation ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 141(c) of the Surface Transportation Act of 1978, the City of Baytown is eligible to apply for funds out of the Bicycle Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Baytown would like to develop a bicycle map and a multi-media education program in an attempt to encourage and enhance the safety and use of bicycles within the city; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN: Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Baytown endorses the application for funds under the Bicycle Grant Program. Section 2 : That the Director of Planning and Traffic of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to make appli- cation to the Federal Highway Administration in the amount of $1, 500 for a bicycle education program. Section 3 : That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council this 27th day of March 1980. 4METT 0. HUTTO, Mayor ATTEST: RILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk APPROVED: su-u / � SCOTT BOUNDS, City Attorney