HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 17-17 FTA 5339 Grant ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. 17-17
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2017
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5339 DISCRETIONARY BUS
PROGRAM AND EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS UPON AWARD
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the City received notice on April 7, 2017 from the Department of
Transportation, Division of Rail and Mass Transportation announcing the Federal Fiscal Year
2017 Federal Transit Administration (FTA} Section 5339 Discretionary Bus Program
"call for
projects" funded by the Transportation Legislation, Fixin
(FAST); and
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation is autho
through the FTA to support capital projects for non -urbanized public
Section 5339 of the FAST Act, as amended; and
tion Act
rized to make grants to states
transportation systems under
WHEREAS, the. California Department of Transportation ("Department"} has been
designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer the FTA Section 5339 grants for
transportation projects for bus and bus facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay desires to apply for said financial assistance for the
purchase Of a replacement trolley vehicle; and
WHEREAS, there ismillion available for competitive distribution with project
applications for the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 cycle due May 10, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay that:
1. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to file and execute applications for
Federal assistance on behalf of the City of Morro Bay with the Department to aid the
financing of capital assistance projects pursuant to Section 5339 of the FAST Act, as
amended.
2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute and file all certifications and
assurances, contracts or agreements or any other document required by the Department.
3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to provide additional information as the
Department may require in connection with the application for Section 5339 funds.
4. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to submit and approve requests for
reimbursement of funds from the Department for Section 5339 projects.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 25t" day of April, 2017 on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAI N :
ATTEST:
Irons, Davis, Headding, Makowetski, McPherson
None
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