HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 143 Draft 01 2002-2004 COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 143 04
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A RURAL TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation has authorized funding towards
the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency's Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP); and
WHEREAS, this grant will be used for a driver improvement program that will be open to all
providers within the State and will cover all aspects of driver training, including equipment knowledge,
behind the wheel training, ADA requirements, and dealing with the public; and
WHEREAS, the RTAP funds will also be used to hold two annual transportation conferences to
bring people from around this island to share and discuss needs, concerns, and best practices and to
allow the transit personnel to attend the American Public Transit Association Annual Meeting and
General Manager Meeting; and
WHEREAS, the funds provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, are
derived from grants provided by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 46-7, requires that county departments obtain
the consent of the council to enter into agreements with the federal or state governments respecting
action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by law to furnish, expend, and receive any
funds or other assistance in connection with projects being or to be undertaken pursuant to those
powers.
NOW, THEREFORE, ~E IT RESOLVED EY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII,
in accordance with section 46-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of Hawaii is
authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, an agreement and related documents, to enable the
County to implement a driver improvement program, to hold transportation conferences, and to attend
meetings of the American Public Transit Association as described in the County of Hawaii Rural
Transit Assistance Program's description, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit "A"
SE IT EURTHEFt RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii shall transmit
copies of this resolution to the Office of the Mayor, the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency, the
Finance Department, and the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.
Dated at xilo ,Hawaii, this 5th day of March , 2004.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, UNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL, ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
ARAKAKI
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the CxuNG X
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of ELARIONOFF X
the County of Hawaii on March 5 , 2 0 0 4 HOLSCHUH X
JACOBSON
ATTEST REYNOLDS X
SAFARIK
TULANG X
TYLER X
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Reference C-470/Bill 217/FC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.
County of Hawaii Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)
Driver Improvement Program - $9,000
Program will be open to all providers on island and within State (such as Kauai and
Maui). The proposal is to hold a three day course covering all aspects of driver training,
including equipment knowledge, behind the wheel training, ADA requirements, and
dealing with public.
Transportation Conferences - $3,500
The transit agency will hold two annual transportation conferences to bring people
together from around the island to share needs, concerns, and best practices. We are
currently establishing "sub-groups" in the various districts of the island and the bi-annual
meetings will be held to bring all members together.
APTA Annual Meeting and General Manager Meeting - $4,500
Allow transit personnel to attend these sessions sponsored by the American Public
Transit Association.
EXHIBIT "A"