HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 93-20~LUTION 93- 20
RF-ed3LUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HF~IGHTS, MINNF.~OTA,
GRANTING AUTHOI~IT~ATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGRF-~MENT WITH
THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
FOR PARA-TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS
WHEREAS, 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,
Vs~IEREAS, 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
1994; 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 1994 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 24th day of May , 1993.
Offered By: Rue t t i mann
Seconded by: Pete r so n
Roll Call: A1 1 ayes
J~Anne'Student, Council Secretary
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 (~z7~ day of ,/~f,/f , 1993, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
William J. Elrite, City Clerk