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Whittier Council authorizes application for FTA 5310 funds to replace Dial‑A‑Ride vehicles
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-55 unanimously to certify eligibility and authorize the City Manager to sign grant application documents for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funds to replace Whittier Dial‑A‑Ride vehicles.
The Whittier City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑55 on Oct. 28 to certify eligibility to apply for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant funds for replacing vehicles used in the Whittier Dial‑A‑Ride (DAR) transportation service.
Virginia Santana, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, presented the staff report and answered council questions about the timeline for submitting the application. Mayor Joseph A. Vinatieri opened the public hearing and, hearing no public comment, closed it. Council Member Fernando Dutra moved and Council Member Mary Ann Pacheco seconded adoption of the resolution; the motion carried unanimously and authorized the City Manager to sign all grant application documents on behalf of the City of Whittier.
The minutes do not list the grant amount sought or an equipment procurement schedule; those details would be included in the grant application documents.
