Resolution 13974CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.13974
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that
equivalent paratransit service be provided within 3/1 mile and during the regular
operating hours of fixed route transit services for those who are determined
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 easily 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 2006/2007 is estimated to be $157,288; 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 with the ACTIA for an allocation of Measure
B Paratransit funds for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in the Regular Meeting of the City
Council on the 20th day of June 2006, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor
Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City
this 21st day of June, 2006.
Lara Weisiger, City Clrk
City of Alameda