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PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FTA SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES
BACKGROUND: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 program funds are appropriated to urbanized areas across the United States to support transportation services for older adults and persons living with a disability. Applications for the 5310 grant process in California are administered by Caltrans in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Caltrans requires the local jurisdiction to hold a public hearing as well as adopt a resolution prior to applying for 5310 funds. Santa Rosa’s application will request funding for eligible ADA Paratransit vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to determine whether any private non-profit is readily available to provide paratransit services within the City; and, 2) by reso...
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