Resolution 14196CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14196
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN 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 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 allocation of Measure B Paratransit
funds for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 is estimated to be $159,500; 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 Medical Return Trip Improvement Program provides
free taxi service to 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 City Manager is authorized to submit an application for Measure B
Paratransit funds for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 in the amount of $159,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to
execute all necessary documents to implement the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall submit a copy of
this Resolution to ACTIA in conjunction with the filing of the application.
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 15th day of April, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
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 16th day of April, 2008.
Lara Weisiger, City'C ,erk
City of Alameda