HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-172 N.C.S. 11/17/2014Resolution No. 2014-172 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
FOR FTA SECTION 5307 AND 5339 FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF
THREE FIXED ROUTE BUSES, AN AVL/CAD SYSTEM PURCHASE,
THREE RADIOS AND FARE BOXES AND ADA SET-ASIDE
(OPERATING ASSISTANCE) PROJECTS; COMMITTING THE NECESSARY
LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECTS AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE
CITY OF PETALUMA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, MAP -21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public
Law 113-141), continues the Federal Transit Administration Formula Programs (23 U.S.C. §53))
and Surface Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 133); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the regulations promulgated under MAP -21, eligible project
sponsors wishing to receive Federal Transit Administration (PTA) Section 5307 and 5339 grants
for a project shall submit an application with the appropriate metropolitan transportation
planning organization (MPO), for review and inclusion in the MPO's Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP): and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is the MPO for the San
Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible project sponsor for FTA Section 5307
and 5.339 funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to submit a grant application to MTC for funds
from the FY 2014-15 to FY 2015-16 FTA Section 5307 and 5339 Programs for the following
projects: Replacement of Three Fixed Route Buses, Purchase of a AVL/CAD System, Three
Radios and Fareboxes, and ADA Set-aside operating assistance; and
WHEREAS. MTC requires, as part of the application, a resolution stating the following:
a. the commitment of necessary local matching funds of at least 18% for FTA 5307 and
5339 funds; and
b. that the sponsor understands that the FTA Section 5307 and 5339 Programs funding
is fixed at the programmed amount, and therefore, any cost increase cannot be
expected to be funded with FTA Section 5307 and 5339 funds; and
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c. the assurance of the sponsor to complete the project, as described in the application,
and if approved, as programmed in MTC's TIP: and
d. that the sponsor understands that FTA finds must be obligated within three years of
progratnming, or the project may be removed from the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Petaluma that:
1. The City of Petaluma is an eligible sponsor of projects in the FTA Section 5307 and
5339 Program.
2. The City of Petaluma is authorized to submit an application for FTA Section 5307
and 5339 finding for replacement of three fixed route buses, an AVL/CAD system
purchase, three radios and fireboxes. and ADA Set-aside funds in the expected
amount of $2,385,373 ("the projects") and accept said grant, subject to increase or
decrease of the total funded amount in the FTA/MTC process.
3. There is no legal impediment to the City of Petaluma making applications for FTA
Section 5307 or Section 5339.
4. There is no pending or threatened litigation which might in any way adversely affect
the proposed project, or the ability of the City of Petaluma to deliver such project.
5. The City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the
City of Petaluma for funding under FTA Section 5307 and 5339 of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act — A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU) in the determined amount for communications equipment
procurement, and preventative maintenance.
6. The Petaluma City Council, by adopting this resolution, does hereby state that:
a. The City of Petaluma will provide a local match of at least 20% for FTA Section
5307 and 5339 finds.
b. The City of Petaluma understands that the FTA Section 5307 and 5339 funding
for the project is fixed at the amount determined by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, and that any cost increases must be funded by the
City of Petaluma from local matching funds, and that the City of Petaluma does
not expect any cost increases to be funded with FTA Section 5307 or 5339 funds,
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c. The fixed route bus replacement. AVL/CAD system purchase, the three radios
and fareboxes, and ADA set-aside projects will be completed as described in this
resolution and, if approved, for the amount shown in the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
with obligation occurring within the timeframe established below.
d. The program funds are expected to be obligated within three years of the project
being programmed for in the TIP.
7. A copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the MTC prior to MTC programming
the FTA Section 5307 and 5339 funded projects in the Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP).
8. The MTC is requested to support the application for the project described in the
resolution and to program the project, if approved, in MTC's TIP.
Under the power and authoriqconferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby cerlilj the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the (fpr \ed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17°i day ol'November. t t'�
2014. by the following vote:
CotAttrncy
AYES: Albertson. Barrett, Mayor Glass. Harris, Healy. Vice Mayor Kearney. Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABS'T'AIN: None C'
ATTEST: �' `X/
Cil Clerk Nlawr
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