HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-08-16-99-04 96th St FundingRESOLUTION NO. CC-08-16-99-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
REQUESTING POSTPONEMENT OF EAST 96*u STREET PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Carmel, Indiana is currently involved in the acquisition of property
for and the construction of a linear park and recreational trail extending from 96th Street to 146th Street
on the former Monon rail corridor (the "Monon Trail"); and
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Commissioners have indicated that they are considering a
redesign option for East 96t" Street at Westfield Boulevard which would cause 96th Street to pass
under 1-465 and run adjacent to the Monon Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council strongly believes that public safety and aesthetic
principles demand that there be no confluence of 96th Street and the Monon Trail under 1-465.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, that the Hamilton County Commissioners be, and the same hereby are, urged to postpone
any further expenditure of funds on engineering designs for 96th Street at Westfield Boulevard until
such time as the MPO Task Force report is completed and reviewed by the Commissioners and the
Commissioners and the City of Carmel have had an opportunity to discuss the desirability of an
interlocal agreement by and between the parties as to an upgrade of the existing bridge at Westfield
Boulevard across 1-465 or the construction of a new bridge over 1-465 that does not conflict with the
Monon Trail.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 7.-5 day ofA~,.oD4 ,
1999, by a vote of C,'5 ayes and C) nays.
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Kevin Kirby
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Diana L. Cordr , , reasurer
FOR THE CITY O CARMEL
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana the ,Z-5
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day of
Diana L. Cord, , k-Treasurer
9Zy>d~,~.me, the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 2 ~
7)3 . ,1999.
fnb;~ramard, Mayor
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Diana L. IAMC,
Cordray, -Treasurer
day of
Common Council Resolution No. CC-08-16-99-04
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