HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-057 N.C.S. 05/18/2015Resolution No. 2015-057 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 2015-2016
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 2015-2016 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 2015-2016; and
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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: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18`h day of May, 2015,
by the following vote:
A roved as to
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City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Vice Mayor Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kearney, King
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ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk ;�9 Mayor
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