RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-094
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT AND SCJCD ASSOCIATED STUDENTS FOR CITYBUS UNLIMITED RIDES PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Junior College District (SCJCD) recognizes the importance of transit services and is thus using revenue generated from the Student Transportation Fee (STF) to enter into an unlimited transit ridership program with the transit providers within Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2017, the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SCJCD and SCJCD Associated Students for a “pilot” unlimited ridership program for Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) students for the Fall 2017 semester; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, the Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the MOU to extend the “pilot” unlimited ridership program through Spring 2018 semester until June 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, the Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the MOU to extend the “pilot” unlimited ridership program through December 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2018, the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SCJCD and SCJCD Associated Students for an unlimited ridership program for Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) students through June 2020 with four one-year options to renew.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Sonoma County Junior College District and SCJCD Associated Students for CityBus Unlimited Rides Program for College Students through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend the MOU through 2033, in substantially the same form as Exhibit A to the Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council delegates authority to the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU, any amendments thereto, and/or any other documents necessary to facilitate the CityBus unlimited rides program for college students.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 6th day of June, 2023.
AYES: (7) Mayor N. Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Members Alvarez, Fleming, Okrepkie, C. Rogers, Stapp
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A –MOU with the Sonoma County Junior College District and SCJCD Associated Students Reso. No. RES-2023-094