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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 87-41 RESOLUTION 87- 41 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT 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, WHEREAS, the SHARED RIDE PROGRAM has demonstrated to be serving a sub- stantial portion of the population and shows a continuing need for this service; 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 Trans- portation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the Regional Transit Board, to provide a public transporta- tion service in th~ City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits for fiscal year 1988; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights agrees to provide 40 percent of the total operating cost of the transit project from local funds, not to exceed $10,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 1988; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the 1988 aforemen- tioned agreement is hereby given to the Mayor and City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute requests for reimburse- ments from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Passed this 8th day of June , 1987. Offered By: Paulson Seconded By: Petkoff Roll Call: All ayes -Anne Student, C°u~il Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the aforegoing 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 , 1987, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my William J. Elrite, City Clerk