HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-097 N.C.S. 07/06/2009Resolution No. 2009-097 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING 'THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
FTA SECTION 5307 FUNDING FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE AND
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, COMMITTING THE
NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECTS(S), AND
STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (Public Law Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005) continues
the Federal Transit Administration Formula Programs (23 U.S.C. §53) and Surface
Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 133); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, and the regulations promulgated there under,
eligible project sponsors wishing to receive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307
grants for a project shall submit an application first with the appropriate metropolitan
transportation planning organization (MPO), for review and inclusion in the MPO's
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is the MPO for the San
Francisco Bay region; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible project sponsor for FTA Section 5307
funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to submit a grant application to MTC for funds
from the FY 2009-10 to FY 2011-12 FTA Section 5307 Program funds for the following
projects:
Transit Bus and Paratransit Van Vehicle Procurements
Preventative Maintenance; and
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WHEREAS, MTC requires, as part of the application, a resolution stating the following:
1) The commitment of necessary local matching funds of at least 20% for FTA Section
5307 funds.
2) That the sponsor understands that the FTA Section 5307 Programs funding is fixed at
the programmed amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected to be
funded with FTA Section 5307 funds.
3) The assurance of the sponsor to complete the project, as described in the application,
and if approved, as programmed in MTC's TIP.
4) That the sponsor understands that FTA funds must be obligated within three years of
programming, or the project may be removed from the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT .RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma. is an eligible
sponsor of projects in the FTA Sections 5307.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma is authorized to submit an
application for FTA Section 5307 funding for transit bus and paratransit van vehicle
procurements and preventative maintenance in the expected amount of $1,098,280 ("the
project") and accept said grant, subject to increase or decrease of the total funded amount in the
FTA/MTC process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to the City of
Petaluma making applications for FTA Sections 5307.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation which
might in any way adversely affect the proposed project, or the ability of the City of Petaluma to
deliver such project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Petaluma City Council that the City of Petaluma
is authorized to execute and file an application for funding under FTA Section 5307 of
SAFETEA-LU in the determined amount for vehicle procurements and preventative
maintenance.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council, by adopting this
resolution, does hereby state that:
1) The City of Petaluma will provide a local match of at least 20% for FTA Section
5307 funds..
2) The City of Petaluma understands that the FTA Sections 5307 funding for the project
is fixed at the amount determined by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission,
and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Petaluma from local
matching funds, and that the City of Petaluma does not expect any cost increases to
be funded with FTA Sections S3D7 funds.
3) Vehicle procurements and preventative maintenance will be completed as described
in this resolution and, if approved, for the amount shown in the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with
obligation occurring within the timeframe established below.
4) The program funds. are expected to be obligated within three years of the project
being programmed for in the TIP.
BE IT FURTIEIER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the
MTC prior to MTC programming the FTA Section 5307 funded project in the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MTC is requested to support the application
for the project described in the resolution and to program the project, if approved, in MTC's TIP.
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 Ap rdve as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6`h day of July, 2009, ft
by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, I-larris, I-lealy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City'Attorney
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