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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 92-14RESOLUTION 92- ~/~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HF-IGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGRF~F~MENT WITH THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD FOR PARA-TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS VVTIEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been operating a para-transit program called Shared Ride since December 1, 1978, with para-transit assistance funds from the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and, WHEREAS, in February of 1986, the Regional Transit Board assumed responsibility for the transit programs in the seven-county metropolitan area that had previously been administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and, WHEREAS, in December, 1990, the Shared Ride Program was expanded to include the City of Fridley and a Transfer Coordination Point at Northtown Shopping Center; and, WHEREAS, the Shared Ride Program has demonstrated to be serving a substantial portion of the population and shows a continuing need for this service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the Regional Transit Board, to provide a public transportation service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits, Hilltop, Fridley, and Northtown Shopping Center for fiscal year 1993; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the expanded Shared Ride Program is contingent upon funding of 40 percent of the total operating cost of the transit project through any combination of local funds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights shall continue to administer the Shared Ride Program; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the 1993 aforementioned agreement is hereby given to the Mayor and City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Assistant to the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute requests for reimbursements from the Regional Transit Board. Passed this 8th day of JUne , 1992. Offered By: Nawrock i Seconded by: Ruett imann Roll Call: A 11 a ye s -An~e Studen~Counc~Se~retary CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 8th day of June ., 1992, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. William J. Elrite, City Clerk