HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-055 N.C.S. 04/07/2008Resolution No. 2008-055 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 2008/2009
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act (TDA) (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 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 2008-2009 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 March 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor or City Manager or her/his
designee is authorized to execute and file appropriate TDA/STA applications, together with all
necessary supporting documents, with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for an
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allocation of TDA and STA funds in Fiscal Year 2008-2009; and,
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 here.
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 App o ed a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7`s day of April, 2008, ~ fo
by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Babbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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