Resolution 14899CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14899
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$253,000 FOR FY14 -15, AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that equivalent
paratransit service be provided within 3/4 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 may
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 Commission
(Alameda CTC), to provide paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities
to supplement ADA- mandated services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda's Paratransit Program budget for FY14 -15
requires $253,000 in Measure B Paratransit funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda plans to submit a grant application to Alameda
CTC for funds from the Measure B Paratransit funding for the following project:
The Alameda Paratransit Shuttle provides fixed route service for
eligible users, free of charge, to destinations in Alameda three
days a week. The Medical Return Trip Improvement Program
provides taxi service to East Bay Paratransit- certified residents to
return home from medical appointments for $2.50 per trip. The
Premium Taxi Service provides taxi services, not limited to
medical trips, at 50% discount for eligible residents. Scholarships
and group trips also are offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda City Council that the
City Manager is authorized to submit an application for Measure B Paratransit funds
for FY14 -15 in the amount of $253,000; 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 in a regular
meeting assembled on the 4th day of March, 2014, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore — 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 5th day of March 2014.
Lara Weisiger, Cit C 8rk
City of Alameda