HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2011-110CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2011-110
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT WITH
FIRST TRANSIT, INC. FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PLYMOUTH METROLINK PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth as Plymouth Metrolink provides transit services pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 473.388; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth transit program is supported through Metropolitan Council
with fares, regional, state and federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city to utilize
transit fiends in the most cost effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the existing contract for operation and maintenance of Plymouth Metrolink public
transit services with Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., now known as First Transit, Inc., expires December
3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city to negotiate
a contract with First Transit, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of Plymouth Metrolink public
transit services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the city hereby adopt this resolution authorizing
negotiation of a contract with First Transit, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of Plymouth
Metrolink public transit services for five years effective December 4, 2011, through December 3, 2016.
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 2011.