RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-069
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR $543,405 IN LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS FOR FY 2023-2024 WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the California Department of Transportation (DOT) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and WHEREAS, the DOT has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa wishes to implement the following LCTOP project listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Santa Rosa that the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Deputy Director of the Transit Division to request $543,405 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program formula funds to assist in purchasing a battery electric bus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Deputy Director of Transit to execute the Certifications and Assurances and any other related forms or documents in order to apply for and receive the LCTOP grant funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council delegates authority to the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the Authorized Agent form that designates the Deputy Director of Transit, as the Authorized Agent for the LCTOP, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes and delegates authority to the Deputy Director of Transit to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate grant funds as necessary to the appropriate JL Key.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the submittal of the following project nomination and allocation request to the DOT in FY 2023-2024 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: Electric Bus Purchase #4
Amount of LCTOP funds requested: $543,405
Project Description: Purchase one (1) battery electric powered bus to replace an aged diesel bus Benefit to a Priority Population: Provide increased access to clean and/or shared transportation options from the 12 stops within the Disadvantaged Community in southwestern Santa Rosa to shopping, medical facilities, community centers, parks, SMART rail service, and the Downtown Transit Mall Amount to benefit a Priority Population: $543,405
Contributing Sponsor: Metropolitan Transportation Commission IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 7th day of May, 2024.
AYES: (7) Mayor N. Rogers, Vice Mayor Stapp, Council Members Alvarez, Fleming, MacDonald, Okrepkie, C. Rogers
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: ___________________________ APPROVED: ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – LCTOP Authorized Agent Form
Reso. No. RES-2024-069
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