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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 81-163 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SB 573 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A PLAN IMPLEMENTING A FAREBOX RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton has been operating a transporta- tion program for the elderly and handicapped which is funded by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4.5 funds and contributions by the City of Pleasanton; and WHEREAS, j beginning in fiscal year 1980-81, claimants for TDA funds were required to maintain a certain ratio of fares to total 9perating expense and Pleasanton instituted a scrip system to document rides and allow accountability but continued to use City funds to cover scrip cost; and WHEREAS, a recent California Transportation Department regulation interpretation imposed a restrictive interpretation of the types of payments that qualify as special transit fares and Pleasanton's general fund contribution does not meet fare requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton has been advised that 1981-82 TDA, Article 4.5, allocations are contingent upon assurance from the City that a user charge will be instituted; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 573 has been introduced which would delete the requirement of maintaining a specific ratio of fare revenues to operating cost in order to be eligible for funds thus allowing City contributions to the program and maintaining it at no cost to the elderly and handi- capped. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Supports SB 573 and directs staff to notify legislators of their support. Section 2: If SB 573 passes prior to July 1, 1981, the City Council directs staff to notify the Metropolitan Transportation Commission that the City of Pleasanton will continue to subsidize scrip purchase for clients as allowed under SB 573.