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TOWN OF TRUCKEE
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� RESOLUTION 2014-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE AUTHORIZING ,
THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311)WITH
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to
states through the Federal Transit Administration to support operating assistance projects for
non-urbanized public transportation systems under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act
(FTA C 9040.1 F); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been
designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5311 �grants for
transportation projects for the general public for the rural transit and intercity bus; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee operates Truckee Transit that provides fixed route
service and paratransit services to the elderly and to persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town,of Truckee desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit
operation of transit services in the Truckee service area; and -
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee is submitting an FTA Section 5311 grant requesting
$128,887 to fund operations of the Truckee Transit fixed route and paratransit services; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with
other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies);
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NOW,,_THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE DOES
RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Town Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the
Town of Truckee to aid in the financing of public transportation assistance pursuant to
Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act.
2. That the Town Manager is authorized to execute and file such application and assurances or
any other document required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the California
Department of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964. .
3. That the Town Manager is authorized to execute and file all other standard assurances or
any other document required by the California Department of Trans�portation or the U.S.
Department of Transportation in connection with the application for public transportation
assistance.
4. That the Town Manager is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S.
� Department of Transportation or the California Department of Transportation may require in
connection with the application of the project.
5. That the Town Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the
� Town of Truckee with the California Department of Transportation in connection with the
application for public transportation assistance.
6. That the Town of Truckee has or will have available in the General Fund the required non-
federal funds to meet local share requirements.
The foregoing Resolution was introduced by Council Member Wallace Dee,
seconded by Council Member Brown, at a Regular Meeting of the Truckee Town Council,
held on the 22nd day April 2014, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member Brown, Council Member
deRyk Jones, Vice Mayor Barr, and Mayor Flora.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. �
� Patrick Flora, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Judy rice, M , Town Clerk
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