For City Council Meeting [September 13, 2022]
TO: Honorable City Council
APPROVAL: Marcus Fuller, City Manager
FROM: Cynthia Alvarado, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director
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Request City Council to: (1) Accept the OmniTrans Measure I Regional Mobility Partnership (RMP) Program Grant in the amount of $477,994 for Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled Community for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 7971 Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget; (3) Approve the Funding Agreement with OmniTrans; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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BACKGROUND
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department serves a large senior population who require transportation assistance for normal day-to-day situations like doctor's appointments or grocery shopping. Additionally, residents with certain disabilities living in Rialto have similar needs for transportation assistance. Providing appropriate transportation for these underserved communities was an item identified by Staff as a potential program that might be funded through OmniTrans.
On April 12, 2022, the City Council authorized the submission of a grant application in the amount of $487,750 to OmniTrans to fund a proposed 2-year program to provide transportation services for seniors and the disabled community, and for free bus passes. The grant application required a 20% local match for operational costs and 10% local match for capital costs. A copy of the staff report is included as Attachment 1.
City Council authorized Staff to submit the grant application.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
On May 24, 2022, Staff attended an OmniTrans application workshop where OmniTrans explained the options, timelines, and challenges with acquiring electric vehicles. OmniTrans also discussed challenges related to maintenance of electric vehicles. Based on guidance provided by OmniTrans and the need to acquire, deliver and place into service the el...
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