HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-05-Resolutions 07-241_DSM Regional Transit - Amended AgreementRESOLUTION 07-241
APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT
FOR THE DES MOINES REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS,the Cities of Des Moines,West Des Moines,Windsor Heights,Urbandale,
Clive,Ankeny,Altoona,Mitchellville,Bondurant,Runnels,Pleasant Hill,Carlisle,Elkhart,
Alleman,Sheldahl,Polk City,Granger,Grimes,Johnston,and Polk County,Iowa are now
parties to an Intergovernmental Agreement Creating the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority,
initially signed by the original parties and filed of record in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of
State,on June 19,2006;and
WHEREAS,the legislation enacted by the Iowa Legislature,now constituting Chapter
28M of the Iowa Code,enabled and authorized the reorganization of the Des Moines
Metropolitan Authority in the form of a regional transit authority,with expanded powers and
authorization for organizations formed pursuant to Chapter 28M of the Iowa Code;and
WHEREAS,the amended and restated said Agreement provides for the organization and
governance of the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority pursuant to the provisions of,and
with all powers provided in,Chapter 28M of the Iowa Code;and
WHEREAS,the parties to said Intergovernmental Agreement have extended the offer to
the City of Waukee,Iowa to participate in the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority by
approving the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority
to include the City of Waukee;
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WAUKEE,row A:
1.That the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority,
is hereby approved as to form and content.A copy of this Agreement is on file with the
City Clerk of the City of Waukee.
2.That the Mayor is authorized to execute the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Des
Moines Regional Transit Authority,and the City Clerk is authorized to attest his signature.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa and approved the S",day of November
2007.
Attest:
.Kooistra,City Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Isaiah McGee
Jeff Mertz
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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