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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-132 Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Commuter ServiceRESOLUTION NO. R-2025-132 A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, WHEREAS, since November 2011 the City of Yakima (City) has participated in providing the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, a bus service connecting the City of Yakima with the City of Ellensburg; and WHEREAS, the City, Central Washington University, City of Selah, City of Ellensburg and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have all participated in funding the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter; and WHEREAS, for the July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2027, grant -funding period, WSDOT has awarded funding in the amount of $952,000 to the City to be used for the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter service; and WHEREAS, in order to receive funding for this program, it is necessary for the City and WSDOT to enter into Grant Agreement PTD1121 setting forth the terms, conditions, and requirements to fund the program; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAK A: The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for funding the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter in the amount of Nine Hundred and Fifty -Two Thousand Dollars ($952,000). ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of September, 2025. Patricia Byers,,`Iayor AIIEST: Rosalind a Ibarra, City Clerk ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.G. For Meeting of: September 2, 2025 Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund the Yakima/Ellensburg Commuter Service ($952,000 WSDOT Grant) SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director *Jim Hogenson, Transit Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Grant Agreement PTD1121 with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is to fund the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter for a two-year period. The Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter service started in November 2011 and connects the two communities together with funding provided by WSDOT, Central Washington University (CWU), City of Ellensburg, City of Selah, and Yakima Transit. Yakima Transit is the grantee responsible for managing the program. The service is operated by Bellair Charters & Airporter. Yakima Transit was awarded funding for two more years for the period of July 1, 2025— June 30, 2027. Matching funds for the grant are being provided by state and federal funding ($248,330/yr), Yakima Transit Funds (estimated $80,000lyr), City of Selah ($16,000/yr), City of Ellensburg ($20,0001yr) and CWU ($80,000/yr). The total amount for Grant Agreement PTD1121 is $952,000 and is attached for City Council review. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution for Commuter Grant 2025-2027.docx PTD1121 Yakima Transit Cons©p.pdf