HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 98-22RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT
BOARD (MTDB) ALLOWING THE MTDB TO REGULATE
PARATRANSIT VEHICLES (TAXICABS, ETC.)
OPERATING IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
WHEREAS, in May, 1995, the City extended for three (3) years an agreement
with the MTDB allowing the MTDB to regulate paratransit vehicles operating in the
city; and
WHEREAS, the agreement with MTDB expires June 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, with the renewal of this agreement, for an additional five (5) years,
the MTDB continues the responsibility at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the advantages of contracting with the MTDB for this service
include reduced potential liability; scheduled inspection of vehicles by trained
mechanics; proactive enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to rates, operation
of vehicles, licensing, proper equipment, etc., by trained MTDB employees; a system
to handle passenger complaints; and a set administrative appeals procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of National City that the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a renewal
agreement between the City and the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB)
allowing the MTDB to regulate paratransit vehicles (taxicabs, etc.) operating in the City
of National City. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Signature Page to Follow
Resolution No. 98 - 22
February 17, 1998
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1998.
George H. Vaters, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
4.,,
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney