HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-362CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-362
APPROVAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION,
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR NEW TRANSIT
VEHICLES, DESIGNATING AUTHORITY, APPROVING
THE ORDERING AND ACQUISITION OF NEW TRANSIT VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Council has authorized applications for funding to procure
new transit vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has approved the applications and determined that
funding for the new transit vehicles be designated as 2001 federal STP and CMAQ funds;
and
WHEREAS, an application to the Federal Transit Administration is necessary to obtain the
said federal funds and the City Council desires to apply for said funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to order transit vehicles in a timely
manner to meet vehicle replacement schedules and new transit service requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the City of Plymouth enter into an agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the distribution of Federal Transit
Administration 5307 funds for the replacement of transit vehicles and the enhancement of
the Plymouth Metrolink transit vehicle fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Plymouth agrees to provide not less than
20 percent of the total capital cost of the project from local funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to
execute the aforementioned Agreement and any amendments thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Director of Public Works is authorized to execute
requests for reimbursement to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Director of Public Works or his designee is
authorized to represent the City of Plymouth during the contract period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council authorizes the City Manager and
City Attorney to execute the Federal Fiscal Year 2000 FTA Certifications and Assurances as
part of the federal funding application process.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council authorizes the Director of Public
Works to proceed with placing orders for the new transit vehicles to be funded through the
aforementioned Agreement.
Adopted by the City Council on July 25, 2000
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 July 25, 2000, 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
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