HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2018-19Resolution # 19-1018
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPORT FOR THE "ARCHES AREA HOTSPOT"
FUtiDIN'G PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, in 2017, the State Legislature appropriated S100 mullion via Senate Bill 277 for
"transportation improvements as prioritized by the Transportation Commission for projects that:
(i) have a significant economic development impact associated with recreation and tourism
within the state, and (ii) address significant needs for congestion mitigation."
WHEREAS, this program is known as the "Recreational Hotspot" program, and funds will be
allocated within the next three years by the Ltah Department of Transportation's ("UDOT")
Commission;
WHEREAS UDOT identified the greater Moab area as a Recreational Hotspot named the
"Arches Hotspot Area":
WHEREAS, the City of Moab has participated on the Arches Hotspot Area stakeholder group
convened by the UDOT:
WHEREAS, the Arches stakeholder group has recommended. evaluated and prioritized projects
within the Arches area:
WHEREAS, any major projects that receive funding shall be planned and constructed
subsequent to community -driven planning efforts so as to coordinate closely with the residents
and business owners in Moab and Grand County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab notes the following actions taken by the Moab City Council:
1. The CITY OF MOAB supports the Handing priorities recommended by the Arches
stakeholder group as presented this date at the City Council meeting.
NOW THEREFORE. WE, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOAB DO
HEREBY SUPPORT THE "ARCHES AREA HOTSPOT" FUNDING PRIORITIES IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF TO ADVOCATE FOR
RECREATIONAL AND TOURISM HOTSPOT APPROPRIATIONS IN ORDER TO FUND
THESE PRIORITIES.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of the City of Moab in open session this
20`1' day of March. 201 S.
CITY OF MOAB
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By:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor
Rachel E. Sterna
City Recut-clet.
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