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RESOLUTION 2020-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED
AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE
FOLLOWING PROJECT: TRUCKEE TART REGIONAL NIGHT SERVICE; $190,821
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state
funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state -funded transit projects require a local or
regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation as the
administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has developed guidelines for the purpose
of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee will apply for FY 2019120 LCTOP grant funds in an
amount up to $190,821 for operating costs of transit services that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, improve mobility, and serve the transit disadvantaged community as outlined in the
LCTOP guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee wishes to delegate authorization to execute LCTOP
documents including, but not limited to, contracts, certifications and assurances, authorized
agent forms, and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation to
the Truckee Town Manager or designee; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee wishes to implement the following LCTOP project
listed above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF TRUCKEE authorizes the following:
1. That the Town of Truckee as the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions
and requirements set forth in the applicable certification and assurances and the
authorized agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for
all LCTOP funded transit projects.
2. That the Truckee Town Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute for and
on behalf of the Town of Truckee, a public entity established under the laws of the
State of California, any actions necessary, and all documents and any amendments
thereto for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the LCTOP
program with the California Department of Transportation.
3. The submittal of the following project nomination and allocation request to the
California Department of Transportation of FY 2019120 LCTOP funds:
a. Project Name: Truckee TART Regional Night Service
b. Amount of LCTOP Funds Requested: $190,821
c. Project Description: The project will provide free fare employee and general
public transportation between Truckee and the Northstar and Squaw Valley
Resorts seven days per week from 6:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. during peak
Winter and peak Summer with service ending one hour earlier at 10:30 P.M.
during the shoulder seasons in Spring and Fall. The Truckee TART Regional
Night Service bridges a gap in the regional transportation system by providing
night service that otherwise did not exist in the evening and now provides a
full regional connection between North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. The service
will not only provide transportation to employment, but also provide access to
social and medical services, educational resources, and to basic necessities
such as grocery centers. This project provides a safe means of transportation
for employees and the general public and decreases the number of single
occupancy vehicles on the roadways. This project provides an incentive for
employees to ride the bus rather than driving their vehicle as they ride for free
due to the Truckee TART and the Placer County TART fare free systems.
This project is consistent with the LCTOP goals of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, improving mobility, and serving the transit disadvantaged
community.
The foregoing Resolution was introduced by Council Member Abrams, seconded by
Council Member Commendatore, at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Truckee, held on the 10th day of March 2020, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Abrams, Council Member Commendatore, Council
Member Tirman, Vice Mayor Klovstad and Mayor Polivy.
NOES: none.
ABSENT: none.
David Polivy, Mayor
ATTEST: