Resolution 14085CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14085
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007/2008
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires
that equivalent paratransit service be provided within 3/ mile and during the
regular operating hours of fixed route transit services for those who are
determined to be eligible for such services; and
WHEREAS, there are parts of the City of Alameda that are not
served by the ADA- mandated paratransit services for at least part of the week;
and
WHEREAS, Alameda residents who are senior citizens or who
have disabilities have transportation needs that are not always met by the
existing fixed route transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda receives an allocation from
Measure B sales tax revenue, administered by the Alameda County
Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA), to provide paratransit services
for seniors and people with disabilities to supplement ADA- mandated services;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda's allocation of Measure B
Paratransit funds for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 is estimated to be $166,883; and
WHEREAS, the City will continue to implement the 2004/2005
adopted Measure B Paratransit Service Plan developed via a community
involved needs assessment process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application for Measure B Paratransit funds for
Fiscal Year 2007/2008.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 1st day of May 2007, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 4.
NOES:
ABSENT:
None.
Councilmember Mata ese —
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 2nd day of May, 2007.
Lara Weisiger, City C
City of Alameda