Resolution 12018CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 22018
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT (TCI) FUNDS FOR 1) ALAMEDA GATEWAY INTERMODAL
FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES, AND. 2) ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL FERRY
VESSEL PURCHASE
WHEREAS, on October 23, 1989, in response to the collapse of
the Bay Bridge and 1-880 Cypress structure, an emergency ferry
service was begun between Alameda Gateway (Todd Shipyards) and San
Francisco with the current operator (Red and White) temporarily
using two vessels borrowed from their existing operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda secured funding to extend ferry
service between Alameda Gateway (Todd Shipyard) and San Francisco
until March 1991, and is pursuing efforts to extend funding an
additional 5-6 years from the Cypress Corridor Council; and
WHEREAS, in November 1989, the City submitted these same three
proposals for the 1989-90 Transit Capital Improvement program; and
WHEREAS, in August 1990, Caltrans has issued a letter
requesting resubmittal before October 1, 1990 for the 1990-91
Transit Capital Improvement program; and
WHEREAS, the TCI program provides 50% funding of non-federal
project monies with the remaining 50% being shared between the City
and the developers/operators; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of 1) the Alameda Gateway (Todd
Shipyard) Intermodal Terminal Facilities will be paid out of
revenues generated by the City lease on this properties, and, 2)
the Alameda Municipal Ferry Vessel Purchase will be 25% with the
City's share expected to be provided out of Measure "B" funds; and
WHEREAS, ferry passenger
economical, and environmentally
Alamedans and the City's identity
by the stronger water orientation
service can provide a safe,
sound commute alternative for
and character can be strengthened
that a ferry systein promotes; an
WHEREAS, promoting ferry ridership at Alameda Gateway (Tod
Shipyard) will require provision of a weatherproof termina
facility, canopied walkway, permanent paving surface, a permanent
float, and upgraded bus amenities; and
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WHEREAS, continued operation and enhancement of ferry service
from Alameda Gateway (Todd Shipyard) will require replacement of
two vessels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA that said Council hereby authorizes staff to apply for TCI
funds for 1) Alameda Gateway (Todd Shipyard) Intermodal Terminal
Facilities, and, 2) Alameda Municipal Ferry Vessel Purchase;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Council hereby guarantees
matching funds, as hereinabove described, for said projects.
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 regular meeting assembled on the 18th day of
September , 1990, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Withrow and
President Corica - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas - 1.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 19th day of September, 19 90 .
Deputy City Clerk
City of Alameda