HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3818CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.3818
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMISSION (WTSC)FOR A $52,500 GRANT TOWARDS
THE SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING BEACONILIGHTINGPROJECT,FOR
FOUR SCHOOL SITES.
WHEREAS,it is the City's aim to reduce the average motorist speeds in school zones,
and thereby increase the safety of students who walk and bicycle to and from school;and
WHEREAS,existing speed zone signs in school zones that indicate enforcement "when
children are present"would be improved by upgrading to an electronic flashing light system;and
WHEREAS,in July 2005,the City began to research how to upgrade school zone signs
throughout the City to provide a clearer directive to the motoring public;and
WHEREAS,the electronic variable speed signs will also collect actual speed data at all
times;and
WHEREAS,the City applied to WTSC for $52,500 (59%)in grant funds for four school
sites,or a total of seven school zones;and
WHEREAS,the grant funds will pay for the signs and software;and
WHEREAS,the State has approved the grant from WTSC to the City;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to document the terms and conditions under which the State
will provide,and the City will accept,such grant;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVB AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
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SECTIOND.
RESOLUTION NO.3818
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a
grant agreement with WTSC to purchase school zone flashing beacons/lighting for four school
sites,as well as any further WTSC agreements,supplemental agreements,or other documentation
necessary to execute the work associated with this project.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of_-'J-'u_n_e ----',2006.
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Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19 t h day of J_u_n_e ------.J,2006.
Kathy K'"€olker,Mayor
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
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