HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-207 N.C.S. 11/17/2008Resolution No. 2008-207 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RATIFYING PETALUMA TRANSIT'S APPLICATION TO THE
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE (STA) FOR LIFELINE GRANT FUNDING
AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD
AND ENTER INTO ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC)
WHEREAS, State Transit Assistance Lifeline funding specifically targets special
projects for the low income population in the Bay Area, and is generally reserved for capital
projects or new services that would. meet the needs of the economically disadvantaged in an
eventually sustainable manner; and,
WHEREAS, given the size of Petaluma and that all key transit points in the City can be
argued to serve the economically disadvantaged, Petaluma Transit is eligible for Lifeline
funding; and,
WHEREAS, for the second year, the State of California. FY 09 budget shortfall has
caused a diversion of public transit funds from an obligated stream to offset the California
general fund, leaving Petaluma Transit's FY 09 STA allocation as much as $140,000 lower than
projected; and,
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2008, Sonoma County operators agreed to utilize the Lifeline
STA funding to sustain current operations, making approximately $170,198 available to
Petaluma Transit, with a 20% match, to be funded from its operating budget; and,
WHEREAS, if available funding adjusts upward, the grant allocation may increase; and,
WHEREAS, since grant deadline was October 15, 2008, City Manager approved
application for the Lifeline STA grant, with the understanding that this action would be ratified
at the following meeting of City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
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1. Ratifies City Manager's approval of Petaluma Transit's application to the State
Transit Assistance (STA) for Lifeline Grant funding.
2. Authorizes City Manager to accept the grant funding and enter into any necessary
agreements with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).
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 pproved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17`~ day of November, ~ ~ form
2008, by the following vote: ~ r'`
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: Nonc
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City
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