HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-074 CCR Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -74
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN BROOKLYN CENTER BUS SYSTEM FOR SUMMER, 1972
WHEREAS, operation of the Brooklyn Center Bus System is authorized
through June 9, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the service has been designated as a regular route of
Dickinson Lines, Inc. and has utilized the services of Dickinson Lines at a
rate of $7.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the fare has been established at 25 with provision for
compliance with the Metropolitan Transit Commission senior citizen free rider-
ship policy; and
WHEREAS, operational losses of the system have been jointly subsidized
by the City of Brooklyn Center and the Metropolitan Transit Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Brooklyn Center
to provide continued and expanded local transit service at least through the summer
months:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center:
That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized
to petition and enter into appropriate agreements with the Metropolitan
Transit Commission relative to:
1. Continued and expanded service of the Brooklyn
Center Bus System, operating 74 hours per week,
Monday through Saturday, for the period of June 10,
1972 through September 2, 1972;
2. Participation by the Metropolitan Transit Commission
in the joint subsidization of the projected operational
losses, estimated not to exceed $4,000.00, with the
maximum City share being 2, 000.00 for the period.
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -74
May 8, 1972
Date Mayor
ATTEST.
4 C lerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen,
Howard Heck and Maurice Britts;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.