COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 220492

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RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to submit projects identified in this Resolution as applications for FY 2023 Planning Sustainable Places Program (PSP) funding to the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC).

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WHEREAS, MARC, in its role as metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Greater Kansas City, is soliciting project proposals for FY 2023 Planning Sustainable Places (PSP); and

WHEREAS, the PSP program is eligible to fund planning projects that help advance sustainable transportation-focused planning projects that include integrating intermodal transportation options, redevelopment and sustainable land-use patterns, social equity and environmental stewardship; and

WHEREAS, MARC's Connected KC 2050, the region's long-range transportation plan, supports this regional vision by envisioning and setting goals for a safe, balanced, regional multimodal transportation system that is coordinated with land-use planning, supports equitable access to opportunities, and protects the environment; and

WHEREAS, Project proposals submitted for consideration will be evaluated based on how closely they align with the policy goals of the plan; and

WHEREAS, the PSP program is limited to a maximum 80% federal share and requires a local cash match of at least 20%; and

WHEREAS, MARC anticipates funding targets for the Missouri side of the region in FFY 2023 for PSP at $800,000.00, with project applications due by June 17th, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to submit the following projects to MARC's Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) Program upon confirmation of local match funding:

1. Burlington Complete Streets Phase 4 (District 4) - Bike/Pedestrian study to connect North Kansas City's Burlington Corridor and the Platte County Trail system in KCMO and Riverside.

2. Vi...

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