Presenter
Presented by Mr. Ravenstahl
Title
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge crossing over Second Avenue.
Body
Whereas, The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the "URA") has programmed federal monies for transportation enhancement activities through a process with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "PENNDOT"'; and
Whereas, the funds will support the URA on the construction phase of a proposed pedestrian bridge (the "Project") spanning from near South Water and Hot Metal Streets to the Eliza Furnace Trail and crossing Second Avenue, a state owned road located within the City of Pittsburgh; and
Whereas, upon the completion of the Project, the URA will dedicate and convey the bridge to the City; and
Whereas, the City and URA wish to enter into a Cooperation Agreement at this time to document the duties and responsibilities of the parties with rspect to the URA's construciton and future dedication and conveyance of the bridge to the City.
Section 1. The Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works are hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the URA in connection with construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting Hot Metal Street to the Eliza Furnance Trial crossing over Second Avenue. The Cooperation Agreement shall be approved by the City Solicitor as to form and substance.
Section 2. Any Resolution or Ordinance of part thereof conflicting with the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed so far as the same affects this Resolution.