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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-001 Development of Transportaion SystemsRESOLUTION WHEREAS, the projected population of the Pocatello area is anticipated to reach over 50,000 by the 1970 census or soon thereafter, as projected in the 1961 Metropolitan Plan; and WHEREAS, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1962, hereinafter "provides that- referred to as the "Act, . "It is declared to be in the National interest to encourage and promote the development of transportation systems embracing various modes of transport in a manner that will serve the States and local communities efficiently and effectively. To accomplish this objective the Secretary shall cooperate with the States, as authorized in this title, in the development of long-range highway plans and programs which are properly coordinated with plans for improvements in other affected forms of transporta- tion and which are formulated with due consideration to their probable effect on the future development of urban areas of more than fifty thousand population. After July 1, 1965, the Secretary shall not approve under section 105 of this title any program for projects in any urban area of more than fifty thousand population unless he finds that such projects are based on a continuing comprehensive transportation planning process carried on coopera- tively by States and local communities in conformance with the objectives stated in this section;" and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, referred to above, through the Federal Highway Administration, hereinafter referred to as the "Administration," has interpreted "cooperatively" to mean the establishment of a formal procedure - supported by a written memorandum of under- standing - between the State, and the governing bodies of the local communities within the "urbanized area" for carrying out the transportation planning process in a manner that will ensure that the planning decisions are reflective of and responsive to both the programs of the State and the needs and desires of the local communitieS;.and WHEREAS, the State will be expected to show by suitable evidence that scrup~16us efforts have been made to carry out the intent of the Act with respect to cooperative action by all political subdivisions; and WHEREAS, it is of mutual benefit to the municipalities within the "urbanized area" and the State, and in the best public interest to comply with the requirements of the Act; and ~6EREAS, initial studies have shown that the portioqs of Bannock and POwer Counties as indicated' on the ao~6~ted study area ~ shou--~d~esignated ~%he planni~-g area for the Pocatello Urban Transportation Study, hereinafter referred to as the"stu y.~' -~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in conformance with the requirements and objectives of the Act, the City of Chubbuck .. agrees to cooperate with the State of Idaho, Department of Highways, hereinafter referred to as the "State," in preparing a comprehensive transportation plan and in the continuing planning process for the ~ of Bannock and Power Counties as 'indicated on ~__e ado~ted'~ a~-~a~ma~d--~a~-t--~fs resolutio~-b~c°nsid~r~ as the "memorandum-~-~-u~derstanding." - 1 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following committees be established an4 appointed to carry out the requirements of the Act: POLICY COMMITTEE. This committee shall consist of local ele6ted-officials and a representative of the State. Each member will be expected to reflect the official position of his constituent agency· The members will represent: (1) City of Pocatello (2) City of Chubbuck (3) County of Bannock (4) County of Power (§} Fort Hall Tribal Council (6) State of Idaho, Department of Highways (7) Federal Highway Administration (ex-officio) The Policy Committee shall elect its chairman, appoint a studydirector or coordinator, appoint a Technical Committee and invite all interested agencies in the planning area to participate on an Advisory Committee. It shallbe the responsibility of the Policy Committee to provue continuing policy guidance for the coordinator and prOVide general supervision for the preparation of an initial comprehensive transportation plan. The State representative also shall advise the Policy Committee on matters of State and Federal regulations. Specific responsibilities will be to: Adopt a prospectus and work program for the compre- he, sire transportation plan and the continuing planning process. e Periodically review its work program and recommend such changes as are necessary· Review each'major phase of the Study and direct the Technical Committee as necessary. Approve the initial short- and long-range trans- portation plan, including priorities for improvement. Meet as necessary after the preparation of the initial plan, but not less than annually, to review all materials pertaining to changing transportational nee4s in the area and to revise and plan as necessary. Implement its plans by taking steps to gain official acceptance of its proposals by the governing bodies oft he several units of government involved and by the people of the area· Support and cooperate with other planning agencies in areas of mutual interest such as updating and implementation of comprehensive plans, zoning, subdivision design and controls, official maps, ~nd'capital improvement programs. Exercise all other functions necessary to implement the continuing planning process. - 2 - TECHNICAL COMMITTEE. This committee shall be composed o~' 'te~cal"'r~resentatives of each of the agencies represented on the Policy Committee, and such other agencies as may provide technical assistance or technical data in the preparation of the comprehensive transporta- tion plan and the continuing planning process. Additional members may be added to the Technical Committee from such other agencies in the planning area as may become able to provide technical assistance or data. The Technical Committee shall act as a working committee under the direction of the Policy Committee. The chairman shall be elected and call meetings as necessary to meet the objectives heretofore stated. The secretary of the Technical Committee also shall serve as secretary to the Policy Committee. Minutes of all committee meetings shall be kept and distributed to all interested agencies by the secretary of the Technical Committee. Specifio responsibilities, for and subject to approval of the Policy Committee, will be to: Inventory and analyze existing and future conditions relating to the following basic elements: (a) Economic factors affecting development. (b) Population. (C) ~Land use. (d) Transportation facilities. (e) Travel patterns. (f) Terminal facilities. (g) Traffic control features. (h} Zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, etc. (i) Financial resources. (j} Social and community value factors, such as preservation of open space, parks and recrea- tional facilities; preservation of historic sites and buildings; environmental amenities; and aesthetics. - 3 - e e e The responsibility for the studies concerning the ten planning elements (a through j) shall be agreed upon at the time of the preparation of the supple- mental agreement. Every effort shall be made to utilize existing plans and data, and additional studies will be undertaken cooperatively by the staffs of the participating agencies unless there is need for specialized assistance from outside agencies. The Technical Committee will report its findings to the Policy Con~ittee in the form of a prospectus and work program for the recommended studies. Develop and evaluate an initial comprehensive transportation plan compatible with the continuing planning process. Prepare and disseminate pertinent information needed by governing bodies, in their consideration of planning proposals and improvement programs, and for the encouragement of public understanding and support. Prepare recommendations concerning the scheduling and financing of highway improvements, coordination and other development programs, revision of ordinances and regulations, and additional legis- lation, if necessary. continue collecting and analyzing data on land use, travel and transportation, and related facilities by appropriate staffs at State and local levels in order to keep abreast of all conditions as they change from those initially analyzed and forecasted. Meet as necessary, but not less than semi-annually, tO review information and data collected in Item 5 and advise the Policy Committee on the status of the comprehensive transportation plan and the continuing planning process. Perform all other functions as designated by the Policy Committee. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE. This committee shall b~ compOseS of representatives of such public and private agencies and organizations as the school board, highway users, utilities, chamber of commerce, professional and labor groups, and others as determined beneficial to the Study by the Policy Committee. The Citizens' Advisory Committee shall be invited to appropriate meetings of the Policy Committee, sent all pertinent reports and data, and solicited for comments during each phase of the Study. - 4 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of this by the State shall be considered its acceptance of the provisions and objectives contained herein and shall constitute an agreement between the City of Chubbuck and the State for the preparati~n' 'o'f 'the comprehensive transportation plan and continuing planning process for the Pocatello Urban Transportati. on Study area; and BE IT FURTHER P~SOLVED, that the City of Chubbuck Clerk is hereby directed to transmit the original reproducible copy of this resolution to the Department of Highways located at 3211 West State Street, Boise, Idaho. STATE OF IDAHO CITY OF CHUBBUCK I,' Ve~a C.*A~4t~o~: City Clerk in and for the ~. City.of Chubbuck hereby certify the foregoing true' and perfect copy of a resolution adopted by the Council' at a meeting held on the SEAL APPROVED , 19 . ATTEST: Clerk // STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS secr t .... Idaho Department of Highways State Highway Engineer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' ' Chief Le~al"~ounsel ~ - 5 -