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~
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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