Resolution 12523CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 12523
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SPARE FERRY VESSEL UNDER
TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (TCI) PROGRAM
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 Main Street and San Francisco;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda secured funding to extend ferry
service between Alameda Main Street and San Francisco until March
1994, and has continued to request operating subsidies for this
service; and
WHEREAS, in March 1991, the Harbor Bay Maritime Service
began and is under City of Alameda sponsorship;
WHEREAS, the TCI program provides 50% funding of nonfederal
project monies with the remaining 50% being shared between the
City and the developers/operators; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of the Alameda Municipal Spare
Ferry Vessel purchase will be provided by Harbor Bay Maritime
private funds; and
WHEREAS, ferry passenger service can provide a safe,
economical, and environmentally sound commute alternative for
Alamedans and the City's identity and character can be
strengthened by the stronger water orientation that a ferry
system promotes; and
WHEREAS, continued operation and enhancement of ferry
service from Alameda ferry services will require a spare vessel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City
of Alameda, that said Council authorize staff to apply for TCI
funds for a Spare Ferry Vessel;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Council hereby guarantees
matching funds, as hereinabove described, for said projects;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized
to submit and carry out the proposed programs and 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 3rd day of
May , 1994, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich, Lucas, Roth
and President Withrow - 5.
None.
None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 4th day of May , 1994.
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Diane B. Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda