GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF GARDEN GROVE PROJECT V APPLICATION TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PROJECT V COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSIT/CIRCULATORS PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority Community-Based Transit/Circulators program (Project V under Measure M2 ) establishes a competitive funding program to enable local jurisdictions to develop, test and provide community-based local transit services that complement regional transit services and meets needs in areas not adequately serviced by regional transit; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority intends to allocate Project V funds to the incorporated cities and the County of Orange, as applicable; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority has established the procedures and criteria for selecting projects for funding through a competitive process as identified in the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) Project V Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove desires to provide local community based transit services;
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden authorizes the nomination of Garden Grove Project V for funding, including all understanding and assurances contained therein; and, WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove has been declared by the Orange County Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Measure M2 funds, including Project V funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will fund the project with Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District Transit funds.
WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove m ust include all projects funded by CTFP in the seven-year Capital Improvement Program as part of the Measure M2 Ordinance eligibility requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove Circulation Element is consistent with the County of Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways; and
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will comply where applicable with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and/or regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will consult with Orange County Transportation Authority regarding the need for ADA/paratransit services and/or plan prior to starting operations; and
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WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will provide a minimum 50% in matching funds, excluding non-Project V subsidies or net fares collected, as required by the Project V CTFP Guidelines and shall fund its share of the project costs and any additional costs over the identified programmed amount ; and
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will not use Measure M funds to supplant Developer Fees or other commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City of City of Garden Grove will give the Orange County Transportation Authority’s representatives access to and the right to examine all data, records, books, papers or documents related to the Project(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE:
Does hereby requests that the Orange County Transportation Authority allocate Project V funds in the amounts specified in the City’s application to said City from the Project V Community-Based Transit/Circulators program through the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP). Said funds shall be matched by funds from the City of Garden Grove as required, and shall be used as supplemental funding to aid the City of Garden Grove in the implementation of the proposed transit service.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of February 2024.