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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MORPC) FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 FUNDING UNDER THE ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial assistance for transportation programs that improve mobility for older adults and individuals with disabilities through the Enhanced Mobility of Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310); and
WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) serves as the designated recipient for FTA Section 5310 funds for the Columbus Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna established the GoHanna Shuttle program in 2026 to provide accessible transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, expanding mobility options for eligible residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna desires to apply for Section 5310 funding through MORPC to support the continuation of the GoHanna Shuttle program; and
WHEREAS, the Section 5310 Program provides federal funding assistance for eligible capital and operating projects that improve access and mobility for older adults and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution of Authority is required to accompany the application, authorizing submission of the funding request and designating the Mayor as the authorized representative of the City of Gahanna to act in connection with the application; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that Council adopt this Resolution to authorize submission of the funding application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to prepare and submit an application to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310: Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds, on behalf of the City of Gahanna, to support the continuation of the GoHanna Shuttle program.
Section 2. The Mayor is further authorized to furnish all information and documentation required by MORPC and the FTA in connection with the application and to take such other actions as may be necessary to pursue the funding request.
Section 3. The City Council supports the submission of this application for the continuation of the GoHanna Shuttle program serving eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities, and affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in connection with this program.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.