HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 16-7613-Gateway COG & ECO-Rapid Transit Board Current & Future Measure Rt' 11,111 Lei •
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS • -RAPID TRANSIT BOARD
REGARDING •
METROPOLITAN i • • N AUTHORI
WHEREAS, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA, or
Metro) is responsible for allocating Measure R transportation sales tax funds; and,
WHEREAS, The MTA is considering a future transportation tax measure; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey faces a backlog of nearly $16 million annually for local
street repairs; and,
WHEREAS, the Downey City Council has previously adopted Resolution No. 15 -7583,
supporting the allocation of additional funding to alleviate the statewide transportation
infrastructure funding crisis; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is a member of both the Gateway Cities Council of
Governments and the Orangeline Development Authority (dba Eco - Rapid); and,
WHEREAS, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments has recommended that the
MTA allocate a 25% local return of any future non - capital transportation revenues to alleviate
local street repair backlogs; and,
WHEREAS, the Eco -Rapid Board has requested the MTA allocate approximately $15
million from Measure R for predevelopment planning at West Santa Ana Transit Corridor
Stations, including the proposed Downey Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Support and request that the MTA Board support the funding
recommendations and requests from the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Eco
Rapid Board.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk Shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2016.
ALES Mayor
ATTEST:
ADIRIA M. JIMENEZ, C C
City Clerk
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