RESOLUTION 2025-01-448 A RESOLUTION BY THIE CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK ON CAROLINA AVENUE AND WEST 14TH STREET WITH TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE PROGRAM FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, walking helps meet the goals of Chapter 339.175 Florida Statutes - Metropolitan Planning Organization to serve the mobility needs of people while minimizing transportation related fuel consumption and air pollution; and WHEREAS, Congress created the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21): in 2012 to address growing concerns about air quality, open space, and traffic congestion. The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program strengthens the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the Nation's intermodal transportation system; and WHEREAS, the addition of pedestrian facilities helps meet the goals of Chapter 163.3177 Florida Statutes Comprehensive Plans - promoting alternative modes of transportation; and WHEREAS, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) encourages people to walk for fitness, transportation, and fun; and WHEREAS, this support is consistent with the Florida Statutes, Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), FDOT, MAP-21, and CDC policies supporting alternative means of transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City ofl Lynn Haven, Florida that they support the construction of a sidewalk on Carolina Avenue between SR 390 and 14th St. as well as West 14th St. between Tennessee Ave. and Maryland Ave. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Lynn Haven this 14th day of January, 2025. CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA JESSE NELSON, MAYOR ATTEST: Wickie 2a, VICKIE GAINER, CITY MANAGER