1991/03/12 City Council ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 91 -59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING IN CONCEPT THE PURCHASE OF THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING FUNDING
AND PAYMENT OF ROHNERT PARK'S SHARE FROM 2105 FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, at its meeting of March
4th, discussed the possibility of purchasing the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
right -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Transportation Authority agreed in concept to
commit to a local share for the purchase of said right -of -way; and
WHEREAS, discussions were held concerning Congressman Riggs aggressively
pursuing funds through the Federal Highway and Transportation Bill in an amount
of approximately $20 million; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma County's local share is determined to be approximately $2.5
million; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Transportation Authority is in the process of
discussing certain formulas whereby the distribution would be spread among the
county and its eight (8) incorporated cities; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that if the $20 million worth of funding is
received, then the $2.5 million share from Sonoma County seems to be a
reasonable amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park
that it approves in concept the idea of a local share for the purposes of
purchasing the Northwestern Pacific Railroad right -of -way for transit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City would only agree to funding its fair
share when and if (1) the federal funds are authorized through the Federal
Highway and Transportation Bill; (2) the City will be assured that it will
retain control of the acquired right -of -way within the City of Rohnert Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Rohnert Park would authorize funding
of its fair share based on the 2105 distribution formula with funds distributed
to the City as 2105 funds.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 1991.
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