Resolution 14309CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14309
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN AMENDED
APPLICATION FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that
equivalent paratransit service be provided within three quarters of a 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, Alameda residents who are seniors or who have disabilities
have transportation needs that may not always be 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, on April 15, 2008, the City Council of the City of Alameda
approved a budget of Measure B Paratransit funds for Fiscal Year 2008/2009
estimated to be $159,500; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda plans to submit an amended grant
application to ACTIA for $49,000 in additional funds from the Measure B
Paratransit funding for the following project:
Alameda Meals on Wheels, a non-profit organization, that
delivers healthy and diet-specific meals to seniors or
homebound individuals seven days per week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda City Council that
the City Manager is authorized to submit an amended application for Measure B
Paratransit budget for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 in the amount of $208,500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to
execute all necessary documents to implement the project.
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 17th day of February, 2009, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, and
Mayor Johnson - 3.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 18th day of February, 2009.
Lara VVeisiger, Clerk
City of Alameda