R2016-80 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO IDOT FOR DESIGNATION (5310 Public Body Provider)

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RESOLUTION NO. R2o7 6-so RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGNATION AS A SECTION 5310 PUBLIC BODY PROVIDER UNDER THE DEPARTMENTS'S GENERAL AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH DESIGNATION WHEREAS, the provision of specialized paratransit service is essential to the transportation of elderly and other transportation disadvantaged persons; and WHEREAS, the provision of specialized paratransit service by a public body is in the best interest of the community; and WHEREAS, application for the said designation will impose certain obligations upon the recipient; NOW THREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1. That an application be made by the City of Decatur, Illinois, to the Division of Public & Intermodal Transportation, Department of Transportation, State of Illinois, for designation as a Section 5310 Public Body Service Provider under the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such designation, for the purpose of providing transportation services to elderly persons or persons with disabilities. SECTION 2. That the Mass Transit Administrator of the City of Decatur, Illinois, is herby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of the City of Decatur, Illinois, such application. SECTION 3. That the Mass Transit Administrator of the City of Decatur, Illinois is authorized to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Division of Public & Intermodal Transportation in connection with the aforesaid application for said grant.