HomeMy Public PortalAbout92-016 (02-04-92)RESOLUTION NO. 92 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT
NETWORK
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act
(hereinafter referred to as ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990
I (Public Law 101 -336); and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1991 the United States
Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to provision
of the ADA (49 CFR Parts 27, 37 and 38, Transportation for
Individuals With Disabilities); and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Sections 37.121 and 37.135 of
49 CFR 37 requires that each fixed route transit operator provide
complementary paratransit service to disabled individuals,
prepare a plan for implementation of such service and begin
service implementation by January 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Sections 37.141 of 49 CFR 37
allows the preparation and submittal of a single coordinated
paratransit plan among the operators of fixed route transit
service with overlapping and contiguous service areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood (hereinafter referred
to as "City ") operates a fixed route transit system in Los
Angeles County and is required to begin implementation of ADA -
eligible complementary paratransit service and submit a
paratransit plan to DOT by January 26, 1992 and annually
thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission (hereinafter referred to as "LACTC "), which is
mandated by state statutes to coordinate paratransit services in
Los Angeles County, has determined that the development of a
countywide coordinated paratransit network (hereinafter known as
Network ") is the most appropriate and effective means of meeting
the ADA obligations of the Los Angeles County fixed route transit
operators; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to prepare the
comprehensive DOT - required annual coordinated paratransit plan
(hereinafter referred to as the "Plan:) for all participating Los
Angeles County fixed route transit providers who pass resolutions
supporting the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to prepare and
submit an interim plan including such support resolutions to DOT
by January 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to coordinate the
implementation of complementary paratransit services through the
development of countywide paratransit network and begin
implementation of a coordinated paratransit network to provide
' the mandated transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC will provide funding for the
cost of the mandated services above the costs expended by the
City for elderly and disabled transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to meet its ADA- mandated
paratransit obligations through participation in the coordinated
paratransit plan and service being developed by the LACTC.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council is committed to
provide ADA paratransit services and agrees to participate in the
development of the Los Angeles County coordinated paratransit
plan to provide such service in conformance with the requirements
of 49 CFR Part 37 Subpart F. The City will make the following
efforts toward participation in the Plan:
1. Provide relevant fiscal and operating data (as
described in Attachment A) about its current fixed
route and paratransit services to the LACTC in a timely
manner for inclusion in the required annual ADA
paratransit plan; and
2. Participate in the development of the Los Angeles
County consolidated ADA paratransit plan due to DOT on
July 26, 1992; and
3. Present such plan for City Council adoption prior to
June 15, 1992; and
4. Either adopt the consolidated paratansit plan or
prepare and submit an individual city paratransit plan
prior to July 26, 1992.
5. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37.141, the City will
maintain current levels of paratransit service service
until the coordinated plan goes into effect.
' PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of
February , 199Y. r�
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the CiLy Council of said City at a regular
meeting thereof held in the City Hall of said City on the 4th
day of February 1992, and passed by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk, City of L nwood g�
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify
that'the above and forgoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 92 -16 on file in my office and that said
resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein
stated.
Dated this 4th day of February 1998.
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City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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