HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Grant Application for new articulated buses for CyRide RESOLUTION NO. 14-395
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
LADDERS OF OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE AMES TRANSIT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Ames Transit Agency is an agency of the City of Ames and proposes to
purchase four, new articulated buses at a total project cost of approximately$3,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, these buses would assist the transit system in efficiently meeting record
ridership levels serving over 6,600,000 riders each year; and,
WHEREAS, a total local match of $450,000 from the Ames Transit Agency budget
would be required; and,
WHEREAS, federal dollars of $2,550,000 are being requested through the Federal
Transit Administration's Ladders of Opportunity grant program to support transit capital needs
in local communities throughout the nation and staff is recommending that the City Council
support this grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that support of the Ames Transit Agencies' Ladders of Opportunity grant for new
articulated buses is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of July, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of July, 2014.