HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 070-24 - Resolution - Grant Agreement with State of Minnesota - Micro-transit Pilot
RESOLUTION
Adopting a Resolution authorizing execution of a grant Agreement for the Micro-Transit
Operations Pilot Program with the State of Minnesota in the amount of $250,000 to provide
public transit service.
WHEREAS, the 2023 Regular Session of the Minnesota Legislature enacted Laws of Minnesota
2023, Chapter 68, Article 1, Section 2, Subdivision 2(b) relating to Transit and Active Transportation;
and,
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has allocated $250,000 via the Minnesota Department of
Transportation to the City of Rochester as a grant for a micro-transit pilot program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester has the legal authority to enter into said agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 412.211.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, that the City:
1. Authorizes the execution of a grant Agreement and any amendments for the Micro-Transit
Operations Pilot Program with the State of Minnesota to enable receipt of award funding.
2. Commits funds for the completion of the project as part of the 2024 Capital Improvement
Plan budget.
3. Agrees to cover any costs that exceed the amount of funds provided by the State of
Minnesota as necessary to complete the project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2024.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2024.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)