HomeMy WebLinkAbout15563RESOLUTION NO. 15563
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 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;
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 the City to provide the Non-Federal share of transportation-related expenses
supported with federal financial assistance;
WHEREAS, City of Pueblo is legally authorized under Federal, State, or Local Law to
apply for and receive federal assistance;
WHEREAS, City of Pueblo 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.
Resolution No.13804, passed on October 23, 2017, is hereby superseded and replaced
hereby. All actions taken by the Mayor or Designee, with respect to the Federal Transit
Administration prior to the passage of this Resolution, are hereby ratified and approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor or Designee is authorized to execute and file an application for federal
assistance on behalf of the City of Pueblo 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 3.
The Mayor or Designee is 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 4.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the Grant and Cooperative Agreements with the
Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City.
SECTION 5.
The Mayor or Designee is authorized to draw payments against available grant funding
using the ECHO Web System or other Federal Transit Administration automated application to
request payments from Grant Awards.
SECTION 6.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: March 25, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M13
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Benjamin Valdez, Director of Transit
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH
THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING
ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, 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:
This Resolution would authorize the Mayor of the City of Pueblo to execute applications
with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Transportation assistance for
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On October 23, 2017, the City Council, through Resolution No. 13804, granted the
President of the City Council, or their Designee, authority to execute agreements and
take actions on behalf of the City with respect to the Federal Transit Administration and
available federal funding for transit activities within the City.
BACKGROUND:
This resolution replaces the outdated one currently on file with the FTA updating the
verbiage to reflect the Strong Mayor Form of Government currently followed in the City.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not pass this Resolution, the City could be delayed in the
Transit Operations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Pueblo, Authorizing Resolution 171023 (2)