RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SANTA
MARIA REGIONAL TRANSIT TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEARS 2024-2027, AS PROPOSED IN EXHIBIT A, AND
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNEE, TO
MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2024-2027 TITLE VI PLAN BASED ON ANY FINAL FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FEEDBACK, AFTER SUBMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria rec eives funds from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 funds for capital and operating assistance funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria provides fixed route and Americans with Disabilities Act transit services in the City limits and North Santa Barbara County; and WHEREAS, FTA requires transit operators to submit a Title VI Program Update every three years as a condition of receipt of FTA Section 5307 funds; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared its Title VI Program Update in accordance to FTA Circular 4702.1B.
WHEREAS, Santa Maria Regional Transit held public meetings to openly discuss with the public and business community the proposed Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024- 27 Title VI Program on December 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, all public feedback was considered and helped shape the final FFY 2024-27 Title VI Program, upon approval; and
WHEREAS, the Council has authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to make administrative changes to the FFY 2024-27 Title VI P rogram based on any final FTA feedback.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The City of Santa Maria’s FFY 2024-27 Title VI Program for the Santa Maria Transit Public Transportation Services is approved.
2. The Council has authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to make administrative changes to the FFY 2024 -27 Title VI P rogram based on any final Federal Transit Administration (FTA) feedback.
3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herin to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consu lt with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 5th day of March 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
EXHIBIT A: Proposed Santa Maria Regional Transit Title VI Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2024-2027
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager