HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-381CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-381
AWARDING TRANSIT SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATION
OF PLYMOUTH METROLINK
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth provides transit services pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Section 473.388; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth receives operating and capital assistance from the
Metropolitan Council for transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth transit operation includes both state and federal fiinding
the established Metropolitan Council for transit procurement process was followed; and
WHEREAS, the qualitative evaluations and cost advantages of the proposed contract
recommend the Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. fiill service option; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to
approve entering into a three year contract term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
1. That the City hereby adopts this resolution awarding the transit service operation
contract for Plymouth Metrolink to Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. for a term of three
years beginning December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009, in a total amount not
to exceed $10,928,000.
2. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the notice to
proceed and enter into the above contract.
Adopted by the City Council on September 26, 2006.
Resolution No. 2006-381
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the
Plymouth City Council on September 26, 2006, with the original thereof on file in my office,
and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk