HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-031 N.C.S. 02/25/2008 Resolution No. 2008-031 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION
OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C.
CHAPTER 53, TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND OTHER FEDERAL
STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Transportation Equity
Act for the Twenty-First Century (TEA-21) to fund transportation programs which include, but
are not limited to, various Federal Transit Administration grants such as Sections 5307; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administration has been delegated authority to
award Federal financial assistance for a transportation project; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted legislation to allow
certain Federal and State funds be made available for use on local transportation facilities of
public. entities qualified to act as recipients of these Federal and State funds; and,
WHEREAS, the grant or cooperative agreement for Federal financial assistance will
impose certain obligations upon the Applicant, and may require the Applicant to provide the
local share of the project cost; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to
the Federal Transit Administration required for the project; and,
WHEREAS, to receive these funds, various documents including, but not limited to,
application, forms, funding requests, certifications, plans and agreements must be signed and
executed by an authorized individual on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma City Council
hereby approves and authorizes the following:
1. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute and file an application
for Federal assistance on behalf of the City of Petaluma with the Federal Transit
Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23,
United States Code, or other Federal statutes authorizing a project administered by
the Federal Transit Administration. The City of Petaluma shall file grant applications
for Urbanized Area Formula Program assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5307, and
is the Designated Direct Recipient as defined by 49 U.5.C. § 5307(a)(2).
2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute and file with its
applications the annual certifications and assurances and other documents the Federal
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Transportation Administration requires before awarding a Federal assistance grant or
cooperative agreement. .
3: That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute grant and cooperative
agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City of
Petaluma.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. ~~3
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was intr"oduced and adopted by the Apr ved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25`~ day of February,
2008, by the following vote:
- City Aft ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None ,
ABSENT: None r'
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ABSTAIN: None ~
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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