HomeMy WebLinkAbout14182RESOLUTION NO. 14182
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE
APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 49
OF THE UNITED STATES CODE AND ANY OTHER
FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration has been authorized to provide
funding to support public transportation under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53; and
WHEREAS, grants or cooperative agreements for Federal financial assistance will
impose certain obligations upon the City of Pueblo, a Colorado municipal corporation
(“City”), and may require City to provide the non-Federal share of transportation-related
expenses supported with Federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, City is legally authorized under Federal, state, or local law to apply for
and receive Federal assistance; and
WHEREAS, City is the Designated Recipient as defined at 49 U.S.C. 5307(a) (2)
to apply for and receive Urbanized Area Formula Program assistance authorized by 49
U.S.C. 5307; and
WHEREAS, City is required to provide certain certifications and assurances to the
Federal Transit Administration at least annually; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Mayor is the designated official authorized to execute and file an application
for Federal assistance approved by City Council and on behalf of City with the Federal
Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 or any
other Federal statutes authorizing activities administered by the Federal Transit
Administration.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is the designated official authorized to execute and file with the Federal
Transit Administration the annual certifications and assurances and other documents the
Federal Transit Administration requires before awarding a Federal assistance grant or
cooperative agreement.
SECTION 3.
The Mayor is the designated official authorized to execute the grant and
cooperative agreements with the Federal Transit Administration approved by City Council
on behalf of City.
SECTION 4.
The Mayor or designee is the designated official(s) authorized to draw payments
against available grant funding using the ECHO web system or other Federal Transit
Administration automated applications used to request payments from grant awards.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED April 8, 2019
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 8, 2019
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Robert P. Jagger for and on behalf of Ben Valdez, Interim Transit Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED
STATES CODE AND ANY OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY
THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a Resolution designating the Mayor as the authorized representative
to execute applications for Federal Transportation Assistance grants administered by the Federal
Transit Administration.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Authorizing Resolution No. 5687 passed August 25, 1986.
Resolution No. 13804 passed October 23, 2017.
BACKGROUND:
Certifications and Assurances must be executed by the City’s authorized representative. The
authority of the authorized representative to make certifications on behalf of the City must be
approved by a resolution in accordance with requirements of the Federal Transit Administration.
If the City’s authorized representative changes, the City should pass and approve a new
resolution identifying the new authorized representative.
With the change to the Mayor-Council form of government, the Mayor would now be the
authorized representative to sign the applications and the certifications and assurances. § 1-4-3,
P.M.C. As such, a new resolution must be approved in accordance with requirements of the
Federal Transit Administration.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial obligations with this Resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this Resolution, the City of Pueblo will not be authorized to submit
grant applications for operating funds or capital equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution