A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR A TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GRANT (2009-03-23/R-3)

Whereas, the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization has provided funding to the Triangle J Council of Governments to support Transportation Demand Management Activities in the Region; and

WHEREAS, the Triangle J Council of Governments has issued a call for Transportation Demand Management grant applications for FY 2009 – 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has received Transportation Demand Management funding in FY 2008 – 2009, is the lead agency for the Chapel Hill hotspot area and coordinates with the University of North Carolina and the Town of Carrboro in Transportation Demand Management program promotions; and

WHEREAS, the Town has developed a program of Transportation Demand Management activities as part of the FY 2009 – 2010 Transportation Demand Management grant application; and

WHEREAS, Chapel Hill is to staff, support and administer the Transportation Demand Management grant program requiring a 50% match of local funds; and

Whereas, a resolution is required from the Town of Chapel Hill supporting the proposed project as part of the TDM grant application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Town Council supports the Transportation Demand Management application to the Triangle J Council of Governments.

This the 23^rd day of March, 2009.