RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-053
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR $405,684 IN LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS FOR FY 2024-2025 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 delegates authority to the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the Authorized Agent form that designates the Deputy Director - Transit, as the Authorized Agent for the LCTOP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Deputy Director - Transit to request $404,963 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program formula funds to assist in supporting the free fares for youth (UR Free Youth) program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes and delegates authority to the Deputy Director – Transit to execute the Certifications and Assurances and any other related or required forms or documents and any amendments thereto in order to apply for and receive the LCTOP grant funds, 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 GL Key.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the submittal of the following project nomination and allocation request to the DOT in FY 2024-2025 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: UR Free Youth Program Support
Project Description: Support Free Fares for Youth on all fixed-routes in the Santa Rosa CityBus system Amount of LCTOP funds requested: $405,684
Amount to benefit a Priority Population: $405,684
Contributing Sponsor: Metropolitan Transportation Commission IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 15th day of April, 2025.
AYES: (5) Mayor Stapp, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers
ABSENT: (2) Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Okrepkie ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-053
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