Resolution 14320CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14320
AUTHORIZE THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR MEASURE B PARATRANSIT FUNDING FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009/2010, 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 2009/2010 is estimated to be $212,000; 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 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. The Flu Shot Taxi Service
provides eligible residents with a free round -trip taxi service
to /from a flu shot clinic of their choice.
Free EBP coupons, scholarships, group trips, meal delivery
through Alameda Meals on Wheels and supplemental
paratransit service before or after EBP hours also are offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda City Council that
the Acting City Manager is authorized to submit an application for Measure B
Paratransit funds for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 in the amount of $212,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting 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 during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 7th day of April, 2009, 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 8th day of April, 2009.
Lara Weisiger, City
City of Alameda