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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-39RESOLUTION 94- 39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MET COUNCIL 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, 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, upcoming changes in the governance structure will transfer responsibility for the transit programs in the seven county metropolitan area to the Met Council on or around October, 1994. 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 Met Council to provide a public transportation service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits, and Hilltop for the periods of January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995, and July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1997, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the 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 ~uthorization to execute the aforementioned agreements 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 to the Met Council. Passed this 27th day of June , 1994. Offered by: Nawrocki Seconded by: Jol 1 y - ~ ' -- Roll Call: All ayes {/J / C .7~'-- /_ ._ 7~ /"1 Josep ~, ,., 'urdevan/(, May~r ~ n~n e--~ ~d ~ u~n~c i et a r , CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the27rh day of June ,.1~94, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. ~~ ~ William J. Elrite,~City Clerk