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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 8.N.
For Meeting of: January 2, 2024

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund Paratransit Services (Dial A Ride)
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

*  Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager

Gregory Story, Assistant Transit Manager - (509) 576-6422

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima (City) Paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) service provided through Yakima Transit started in 1992 in accordance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).  This essential service provides transportation for disabled individuals that are unable to ride a fix-route transit bus.  The service is currently operated by Medstar Transportation.

 

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded the City grant funding in the amount of $790,829 to provide financial support for the Dial-A-Ride service for a two-year period (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025).  In order to receive this funding, it is necessary for the City and WSDOT to enter into Grant Agreement PTD0802 which has been attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution WSDOT Grant Paratransit Service12/15/2023Resolution
Award Letter PTD080212/11/2023Cover Memo