Resolution 14443CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14443
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAOER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING FOR
FY10 --11, 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
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 paratransit program budget for FY10 -11
requires $190,000 in Measure B Paratransit funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda plans to submit a grant application to
ACTIA 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 free taxi service to East Bay Paratrasit
(EBP)- certified residents to return home from medical
appointments. The Premium Taxi Service provides taxi
services, not limited to medical trips, at 50% discount for
eligible residents.
Free EBP coupons, scholarships, group trips, and
supplemental paratransit service before or after EBP hours
also are offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda City Council that
the Interim City Manager is authorized to submit an application for Measure B
Paratransit funds for FY10 -11 in the amount of $190,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim City Manager is authorized
to execute all necessary documents to implement the project.
1, 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 18th day of May, 2010, by the followin g vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WH EREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 19th day of May, 2010.
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Lara Weisiger, City% Clerk
City of Alameda