REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Kristin Martinez, Community & Library Services Manager
Subject:
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Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 authorizing an application for funds under the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for an Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled Grant Program (EMSD)
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 authorizing staff to apply to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for an Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled Grant (EMSD) to purchase accessible vans to transport older adults and people with disabilities for the Surf City Senior's on the Go! Senior Transportation program.
Financial Impact:
The total EMSD grant request is $392,040, plus a 10% match requirement of approximately $43,560, for a total project cost of $435,600. Sufficient funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund 325 fund balance to cover the 10% match requirement.
Recommended Action:
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A) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing City Staff to apply to the Orange County Transportation Authority for an Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled Grant Program to Purchase Accessible Vans to Transport Older Adults and People with Disabilities" for the Surf City Senior's on the Go! Senior Transportation program;" and
B) Authorize the appropriation of $43,560 from the Equipment Replacement Fund 325 fund balance to fulfill the 10% grant match requirement.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended actions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled Grant (EMSD) grant program is administered th...
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