HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7551 2024-07-22 RESOLUTION 7551
111 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT OF
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2024 ENHANCED MOBILITY
FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with
Disabilities (EMSD) Grant Program call for projects (call) is intended to enhance the
mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities by providing local transportation
funding to meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where
public transportation services may not appropriately meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, the EMSD Grant Program offers grant opportunities to non-profit
organizations (non-profits) and local public agencies to help meet these needs; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 EMSD call will make up to $8.5 million in local funds available for
eligible and high scoring projects. Funding availability is based on the FTA 5310
apportionment to OCTA and is subject to change; and
WHEREAS, all projects proposed and considered for funding are required to be included
in the Coordinated Plan. Under FTA guidelines, the Coordinated Plan is required to be
updated every four years. This call will award projects consistent with the 2020
Coordinated Plan, as its 2024 update is still under development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach, does not have non-profit agencies that are readily
available to provide the proposed service; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach desires to pursue enhancement to the current Senior
Transportation Services Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach will provide up to 20% in matching funds for the
operating costs as required by the EMSD Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach commits to and agrees to fully support intentions to
meet the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities when services
are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. All of the foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, as the official
representative of the City of Seal Beach, to submit the EMSD Grant
application package to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
in the amount of $100,000 for a 24-month period, to be allocated to the
expansion of transportation services for seniors and individuals with
disabilities.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby requests that the OCTA allocate EMSD Grant
funds in the amount specified in the City's application. Said funds will be
matched by funds from the City of Seal Beach as required, up to 20%, to be
used for operating costs, to aid the City of Seal Beach in the implementation
of the proposed transportation services.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, as
agent for the City of Seal Beach, to execute and submit, in the name of the
City of Seal Beach, all necessary documents, including but not limited to,
applications, forms, agreements and payment requests, which may be
necessary to submit and secure the EMSD Grant, the City's obligations
related thereto, and all amendments thereto, for the Project.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 22nd day of July, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau, Sustarsic
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
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I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7551 on file in the office of the City
Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on
the 22n day of July, 2024.
Gloria D. arper, City Clerk