RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO APPLY TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR AN ORANGE COUNTY ENHANCED MOBILITY
FOR SENIORS & DISABLED GRANT PROGRAM TO PURCHASE
ACCESSIBLE VANS TO TRANSPORT OLDER ADULTS AND
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority provides capital grants to nonprofit organizations and qualifying public agencies for the purchase of accessible vans, busses and related equipment to meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities;
The City of Huntington Beach ("City") through its Community Services & Library Department, maintains an on-going program (Surf City Seniors on the Go!) for transporting elderly and physically challenged persons to and from their residences to such places as doctors' offices, shopping centers and stores, social services offices and the City's Senior Center in Central Park;
There is a need for the City to obtain newer and more modern transportation vehicles in order to continue effectively offering this heavily utilized program; The Orange County Transportation Authority administers the above-described grant program; According to City staff, there are no private, nonprofit transportation agencies readily available to carry out the Senior Transportation Program currently provided by the City; City staff has recommended to the City Council that the City apply to the Orange County Transportation Authority in order to buy 3 vehicles for its Senior Transportation Program; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve to authorize City Staff to apply to the Orange County Transportation Authority for a an Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled Grant Program to purchase accessible vans to transport older adults and people with disabilities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2026.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
The
City Manager INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Director of Community Services
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