RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-142
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION’S SECTION 5310 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5310) PROGRAM WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital projects for public transportation systems under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9070.1G); and WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has been designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5310 grants for transportation projects for seniors and individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit operation of paratransit service in the City of Santa Rosa; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region, including social service agencies; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Santa Rosa conducted a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at or after 5:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, to determine if there were any private or non-profit businesses or agencies available to provide transportation services to meet the needs of senior or disabled individuals where public transportation service are otherwise unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that no non-profit agencies is readily available to provide paratransit services to individuals with disabilities within the City of Santa Rosa service area nor is any non-profit seeking Section 5310 funding to provide these traditional services, before, or at the public hearing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa does hereby authorize the City Manager, or designated representative, to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa with the California Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of capital projects pursuant to Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9070.1G), as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designated representative is authorized to execute and file all certifications of assurance, contracts or agreements or any other document required by the California Department of Transportation in connection with the application and any grant(s) issued for the Section 5310 program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designated representative, is authorized to provide additional information as the California Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application for the Section 5310 projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designated representative, is authorized to submit and approve requests for reimbursement of funds from the California Department of Transportation for the Section 5310 projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations equal to the successfully awarded grant funding to the appropriate JL Keys.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 8th day of August, 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: ________________________
Interim City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2023-142
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