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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 SCk U Schelly Sustar y r ATTEST: ,7:<3.. ,v l,' ; is Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk CeVNTy Cp STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } 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