Resolutions-2007-41

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLEAR CREEK - AMANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, at the request of the Clear Creek – Amana School District Johnson County Council of Governments has assisted in identifying possible Safe Routes to Schools grant projects in the City of Tiffin; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has agreed to partner with the Clear Creek – Amana School District in order to provide children safe routes to schools; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin recognizes and encourages the importance of healthy lifestyles for children and promotes walking and riding bicycles to school. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, THAT: 1. The proposal that the Clear Creek – Amana School District apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant funds from the State of Iowa for sidewalk improvements in the City of Tiffin is hereby approved. 2. Said sidewalk improvements are intended to provide safe routes to school and to promote healthy and active lifestyles for children. Passed and approved this 12th day of September, 2007 MAYOR Approved by ATTEST: CITY CLERK