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RESOLUTION NUMBER 7458 A RESOLUTION OF THE MISSOULA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN FOR AND UTILIZE $20,000 OF FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH MONTANA HOUSE BILL 645 (HB645) FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2009-045b “GREENOUGH PARK BRIDGE INSTALLATION AND BANK STABILIZATION” WHEREAS, the City of Missoula is applying to receive $20,000 of funding from HB645 designated for use to design and construct City Project No. 2009-04b “Greenough Park Bridge Installation and Bank Stabilization;” and WHEREAS, the purpose of this project is to stabilize eroding streambanks and replace a pedestrian bridge removed due to high water and partial channel washout thereby reconnecting the Park’s trail loops, improving safety, as well as providing healthy recreation; and WHEREAS, the project is proposed to consist of: 1) design, permits, and necessary bid documents and specifications to replace the bridge 2) reinforce the most damaged portions of the stream bank and provide related safety fencing or signage; and WHEREAS, the HB645 funds in combination with ARRA/CTEP contributions will fund the project including the described amenities; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Missoula City Council to authorize the Mayor to accept and sign for the HB645 funds and direct staff to utilize the funds for said project on behalf of the City of Missoula. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Missoula, Montana that the Mayor of Missoula is hereby authorized and directed to accept the $20,000 HB645 grant on behalf of the City of Missoula and sign all documents related to the grant and utilize the funds for Project No. 2009-045b “Greenough Park Bridge Installation and Bank Stabilization” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is hereby directed to proceed with the steps necessary to implement the project as described, subject to the approval of the City Council. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of August, 2009 ATTEST: APPROVED: Martha L. Rehbein John Engen Martha L. Rehbein John Engen City Clerk Mayor (SEAL)