Resolution 11-021 Supporting the Homer Coordinated Transportation Program

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A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, in Support of the Homer Coordinated Transportation Program. Roberts.

Ordinance/Resolution ID: 
11-021
Ordinance/Resolution Status: 
Adopted
Effective Date: 
02/15/2011
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CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Roberts

RESOLUTION 11-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF THE HOMER COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, The Central Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) is the lead agency for transportation for the Kenai Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, CARTS can access State and Federal transportation funds to purchase capital (vehicles) and operations (purchasing rides); and

WHEREAS, As an area wide transportation system, CARTS can pool and coordinate the purchase of services as a match to leverage general transportation funds for the public.

WHEREAS, Representatives from local human service agencies and businesses, in conjunction with CARTS, are working to expand transportation options for Homer; and

WHEREAS, Homer human service agencies and local businesses are successfully purchasing ride services for their clientele from local taxi cab companies; and

WHEREAS, It is anticipated transportation options will increase for people living in the outlying areas; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council supports the Homer Coordinated Transportation Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 15th day of February, 2011.

CITY OF HOMER


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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:


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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

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