HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009.172 (09-01-09)RESOLUTION NO. 2009.172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH FIESTA TAXI
COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, the City is interested in obtaining a highly qualified on-demand
transportation firm to provide transportation services for the City's Dial-A-Ride program;
and
WHEREAS, the on-demand transportation service provider must effectively and
efficiently serve senior citizens and the disabled of Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, a competitive proposal solicitation was held; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from six companies; and
WHEREAS, a Review Committee was convened composed of technical'experts
in public transportation services including the City of Carson Transportation
Coordinator, City of Lakewood Senior Coordinator, City of Los Angeles Transportation
Planning Associate, Assist Director of Transportation of the City of Long Beach Unified
School District evaluating proposals for experience, financial ability, service level, and
ability to perform all required transportation services within the scope of the City's
requirements; and ,
WHEREAS, based on a favorable review of qualifications, references,
experience, and cost, the proposal of Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. is the' proposal
selected by the Review Committee as the proposal that best meets the City's needs;
and
WHEREAS, funds for transportation services are available in Dial-A-Ride Fund
2401.60.725.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER, AND
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council approves the selection of Fiesta Taxi
Cooperative, Inc. to provide on-demand transportation services for the City of
Lynwood's Dial-a-Ride program and authorizes staff to negotiate a contract with Fiesta
Taxi Cooperative, Incorporated.
Section 3. A record signature copy of said agreement and any amendments to
be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15t day of September, 2009.
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Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez, ity CI~// J
Roger .Haley, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Fred Galante, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Perry r nts, Director
Recreation & Community Services
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 15L day of September, 2009.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, AND CASTRO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ AND SANTILLAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Maria Quinonez, i y Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2009.172 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 15~ day of September,
2009.
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk