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Resolution relative to the transfer of $20,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Planning Division Consultants Account for the preparation of a City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has received funding from the State Department of Transportation and Federal Government toward the engineering, design, and construction of the Cross-Town Connector Trail across West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, a West Allis Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan would serve to guide existing projects to ensure they are designed to meet the local needs of the City as well as develop future projects and programs; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis needs to retain the services of a planning consultant firm to evaluate and prepare the Plan, including a comprehensive system of on-street and off-street bikeways connected to key destinations, major employers, other state and local trails, redevelopment areas, neighborhoods and schools; and,
WHEREAS, no funds were budgeted in 2008 for the preparation of such a plan; and,
WHEREAS, $20,000 will allow for the preparation of such plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that $20,000 is hereby authorized to be transferred from the City's Contingency Fund to the Planning Division's Consultants Account for the preparation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the City.
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