Resolution 14798CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14798
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,000
FOR FY13-14, 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 (ACTC), 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 FY13-14
requires $179,000 in Measure B Paratransit funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda plans to submit a grant application to
ACTC 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 FY13-14 in the amount of $179,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to
execute all necessary documents to implement the project.
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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 7th day of May, 2013, 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 8th day of May 2013.
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda