RESOLUTION NO. 2023-021
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR
THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
FARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM - $779,467
WHEREAS, California Legislature, Senate Bill 862 (SB 862) (2014), established the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program, and appropriated proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is an eligible recipient and may receive state funding from the LCTOP for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, SB 862 named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to receive an award of LCTOP funds to provide free fare subsidies to seniors, students and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride, and reduce fare of $1.00 for the general public on Corona Cruiser (Fare Subsidy Program); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to delegate authorization to the Community Services Director and his/her designee to execute all related documents and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, if awarded LCTOP funds, the City of Corona will use Fiscal Year 2022-23 LCTOP funds in the amount of $779,467 for operating assistance for the City’s Fare Subsidy Program for three years starting October 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Corona and its agents shall comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances, and the Authorized Agent documents, and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. The Community Services Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP Program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3. The City of Corona hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nominations and allocation request to the Department in Fiscal Year 2022-23 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: Fare Subsidy Program for City of Corona Transit Service LCTOP Amount Requested: $779,467
Project Description: Provide free fares for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride; and reduce fare of $1.00 for the general public on Corona Cruiser.
Benefit to a Priority Population: This project benefits the disadvantaged and low-income communities as well as communities located within ½ mile of a disadvantaged and lowincome community.
Amount to benefit Priority Population: ~$389,734 (50% of the allocation) Contributing Sponsors: Riverside County Transportation Commission $772,265 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5
th day of April 2023.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
CERTIFICATION
I, the City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5
th day of April 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 5
th day of April 2023.
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City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
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