File #: R-170-19    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/5/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/16/2019 Final action: 4/16/2019
Title: Resolution expressing support for regional public transit.
Attachments: 1. Audio: Agenda Review 4/9/2019

 

Label

Councilman Riley

 

Title

Resolution expressing support for regional public transit.

 

Summary

                        WHEREAS, our City and region will thrive if more people enjoy quality access to more jobs, educational institutions, opportunities, and events; and

 

            WHEREAS, a strong Toledo depends on the availability of public transit to help individuals in getting to work, school, and other activities; and

 

            WHEREAS, our current transit system is inadequately funded due to its piecemeal organizational structure whereby certain communities such as Toledo are members of the transit system, but neighboring suburban communities have refused to join; and 

 

WHEREAS, the Toledo Area Regional Transit System (TARTA) has tried to place in front of voters a ballot issue to allow a change to a more regional system funded by a sales tax instead of the current property taxes; and

 

WHEREAS, TARTA did create a strategic plan to address some of the issues related to the proposed ballot issue; and

 

WHEREAS, an expanded transit system in Lucas County would increase opportunities for all individuals to employment, education, and community services - thus creating a more vibrant and successful community; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

SECTION 1. That the Toledo City Council respects the rights of voters to be able to choose the preferred method of supporting public transit in our region.

SECTION 2. That the Toledo City Council encourages all members of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority to pass resolutions allowing a ballot issue to be placed upon the ballot.

 

SECTION 3. That the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to these member communities.

 

SECTION 4.  That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest date allowed by law.

 

 

 

                     Adopted:  _________________:  yeas ______, nays ______.

 

 

Attest:  _________________________                                      __________________________________

                                          Clerk of Council                                                                                                  President of Council

                     

 

Approved:  ______________________                              _________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                       Mayor

 

 

                     I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by Council ________________________.

 

 

Attest:  _________________________

                               Clerk of Council