HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.072-26RESOLUTION #072
(Series of 2026)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
BY THE CITY OF ASPEN FOR A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL
(SS4A) IMPLEMENTATION GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has adopted the Aspen Safety Action Plan
(2024), which identifies priority safety improvements along high -injury corridors
and supports implementation of projects to reduce serious injuries and fatalities,
and,
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Transportation has established the
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support local communities
in implementing projects that improve roadway safety; and,
WHEREAS, staff has determined that pursuing grant funding to support the
implementation of the Buttermilk-to-Truscott Vulnerable User Safety Project along
State Highway 82 is beneficial to the City of Aspen, and that a request for funding
through the SS4A program is appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, -this project will address a documented high -injury corridor and
improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for residents, workers, and visitors
traveling between workforce housing, transit, and key destinations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers the
promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS
Section 1:
A. Aspen City Council acknowledges and is supportive of an application to the
U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
program for the purpose of implementing safety improvements along the
State Highway 82 corridor through the Buttermi roulk-to-Truscott Vulnerable
User Safety Project.
B. If the grant proposal is successful, the City will proceed with final design
and implementation steps necessary to advance the project, including
procurement processes and coordination with relevant agencies.
C. Council is aware that receipt of the grant will require a local match of at
least 20% of the project's cost. This match may be provided through a
combination of funding sources, including contributions from the City of
Aspen and partner agencies. The City's portion of the match is anticipated to
be funded through the Parks and Open Space budget, and the City commits
to ensuring a 25% non-federal match is met prior to grant execution.
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED FINALLY by the City
Council of the City of Aspen on the 26th day of May 2026.
hael Richards, N�(Iayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, May 26, 2026.
Nicole Henning, City clerk