HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-071 N.C.S. 5/19/2014Resolution No. 2014-071 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH
THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT/STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR
THE CITY'S TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR FY 2014-2015
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act (TDA) (California Public Utilities
Code §99200 et seq.), provides for disbursement of funds from the Local Transportation Fund
(LTF) of the County of Sonoma for use by eligible applicants for the purpose of fixed route and
paratransit service; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the TDA, and pursuant to the applicable rules
and regulations hereunder (21 Cal. Code of Regs. §6600 et. seq.), a prospective applicant
wishing to receive an allocation from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) shall file its claim
with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the State Transit Assistance (STA) fund is created pursuant to Public
Utilities Code, Section 99310 et seq.; and,
WHEREAS, TDA funds from the Local Transportation Fund of Sonoma County and
STA funds will be required by applicant in Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for fixed route and paratransit
service; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible applicant for TDA and/or STA funds,
pursuant to Public Utilities Sections 99260, 99260(a) and 99400, as attested by the opinion of
counsel dated May 1, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
that the City Manager is authorized to execute and file appropriate TDA/STA applications,
together with all necessary supporting documents, with the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for an allocation of TDA and STA funds in Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in conjunction with the filing of the claim; and the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission be requested to grant the allocation of funds as
specified in the claim.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approii as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19°i day of May, 2014,r1Y
by the following vote:
City Ayt omey
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: J ,
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