HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-083 N.C.S. 06/05/2017Resolution No. 2017 -083 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION 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 17/18
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 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 LTF for Sonoma County and STA funds will be
required by applicant in Fiscal Year 17/18 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 Exhibit A, attached; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are hereby made findings of
the City Council.
2. The contemplated program activity consists of the operation, maintenance, and /or
minor alteration of existing public facilities, including facilities of publicly -owned
utilities used to provide public transit services, and involves negligible or no
expansion of use beyond that currently existing as of the time of the Council
consideration and, accordingly, this project is exempt from the requirements
of CEQA in accordance with section 15301, subdivision (b) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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3. 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 FY 17/18.
4. Staff is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, including the Opinion of Counsel attached to and made a
part of this Resolution as Exhibit A in conjunction with the filing of the claim; and
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is 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.
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Exhibit A
DOCUMENT C: OPINION OF COUNSEL
TO: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FROM: CITY OF PETALUMA
DATE: April 11, 2017
RE: ELIGIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS/
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS
This communication will serve as the requisite opinion of counsel in connection with the
application of the City of Petaluma for an allocation of Transportation Development Act
(TDA) /State Transit Assistance (STA) funds.
City of Petaluma is authorized to provide and assist public transportation by acquisition,
construction and operation of existing or additional transit facilities. This assistance may
be provided directly or by contractual arrangements with other parties.
2. City of Petaluma is an eligible applicant for Transportation Development Act (TDA)/
State Transit Assistance (STA) funds pursuant to PUC sections(s) 90260, 99260(a) and
99400.
3. I have reviewed the pertinent state and local laws, and I am of the opinion that there is no
legal impediment to City of Petaluma's making applications for TDA/STA funds.
Furthermore, as a result of my examinations, I find that there is no pending or threatened
litigation which might in any way adversely affect the proposed projects, or the ability of
the City of Petaluma to carry out such projects.
Sincere
Legal Counsel )
Eric Danly /
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