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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-088 grant agmt with WSDOT_Dial-A-Ride paratransit servicesA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-088 authorizing the acceptance of a grant with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to fund City of Yakima Paratransit. Services (Dial -A -Ride). WHEREAS, Yakima Transit has provided Dial -A -Ride service since 1992, as a requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) through Yakima Transit has a service contract with Medstar Transportation to provide the current Dial -A -Ride Service; and WHEREAS, WSDOT has awarded the City grant funding in the amount of $706,906 for Dial -A -Ride services for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, Grant Agreement PTD1322 sets forth the terms and conditions of the grant; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into Grant Agreement PTD1322 with WSDOT, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for funding Dial -A -Ride services in the amount of Seven Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Six Dollars ($706,906). ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of June, 2026. ate Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Cle ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGT©N AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.1. For Meeting of: June 16, 2026 Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation to fund Paratransit Services (Dial A Ride) SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director *Jim Hogenson, Transit Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The City of Yakima (City) Paratransit (Dial -A -Ride) service provided through Yakima Transit started in 1992 in accordance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). This essential service provides transportation for disabled individuals that are unable to ride a fix -route transit bus. The service is currently operated by Medstar Transportation. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded the City grant funding in the amount of $706,906 to provide financial support for the Dial -A -Ride service for a two-year period (July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2027). In order to receive this funding, it is necessary for the City and WSDOT to enter into Grant Agreement PTD1322 which has been attached for City Council review. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Thriving Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution - Dial A Ride 6-5-26.docx WSDOT_©perating_Grant_Agreement_PTD_1322 76