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