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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,
~HEREAS, 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 1992; 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 1992 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 g2nd day of July , 1991.
Offered By: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll Call: All ayes
Anne-$tuden't, ¢ounci~Secretary
CERTIFICATION
Edward Carlson, Mayor
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 __ day of , 1991,
as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
William J. Elrite, City Clerk