Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE TRANSIT DIVISION’S LEGAL CAPACITY
TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION-FUNDED
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Transit Division, an enterprise fund, receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support various transit programs and projects, including fixed-route bus service and paratransit services; and
WHEREAS, the FTA Dear Colleague letter d ated December 6, 2024, requires all grantees to provide documentation and certification confirming their legal capacity to carry out FTA -funded programs and projects, including an Opinion of Counsel and an Authorizing Resolution from the recipient’s governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received federally administered triennial audits affirming the City’s legal capacity to administer FTA -funded programs and projects, in which these audit reports outline the legal basis for this capacity, including relevant state and local laws, and confirms that the City possesses the necessary legal authority to enter into agreements with the FTA, receive and expend federal funds, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City of Santa Maria has the legal capacity to administer and implement FTA -funded programs and projects through its Transit Division; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally confirm this legal capacity and authorize the Transit Division to apply for, receive, and administer FTA funds. This acknowledgment will serve to reinforce the City’s commitment to responsible stewardship of federal funds and compliance with all applicable regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, that:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby confirms the legal capacity of the City of Santa Maria Transit Division to administer and implement programs and projects funded by the FTA.
SECTION 2. The City Council acknowledges the report presented regarding the legal basis for this capacity, including relevant state and local laws, and further confirms that the City possesses the necessary legal a uthority to enter into agreements with the FTA, receive and expend federal funds, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations.
SECTION 3. The City’s Transit Division administrators are hereby authorized to apply for, receive, and administer FTA funds for transit programs and projects.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 5 . The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein 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 consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the C ity Council of the City of Santa Maria, California held this 18th of February 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager