Resolution 5778

RESOLUTION NO. 5778 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING 
A 
GRANT 
APPLICATION 
FOR, 
AND 
ACCEPTANCE 
OF 
GRANT 
FUNDS 
FROM, 
THE 
ADVANCED 
TRANSPORTATION 
TECHNOLOGY 
AND 
INNOVATION 
(ATTAIN) 
PROGRAM BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE 
AMOUNT OF $6.57 MILLION. 
 
WHEREAS, the Chandler Flex (microtransit) service provides a modern form of public 
transportation in the City of Chandler; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program by the 
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) can provide federal funding to support further 
technological advancements in the Chandler Flex service, including autonomous vehicles and 
integration with the Valley Metro app; and  
 
WHEREAS, City of Chandler’s Transportation Planning staff submitted an ATTAIN grant 
application, requesting $6.57 million in federal funding over three years to further the above-stated 
technological advancements, as more specifically described in the application materials, which are 
incorporated herein by reference; and  
 
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded in the full amount requested, a local match of $490,000 in year 
one, $400,000 in year two, and $400,000 in year three will be required, which may be funded by 
the state lottery proceeds distributed each said year to the City of Chandler for use in public transit; 
and  
 
WHEREAS, the USDOT requires express authorization from the governing body for the grant 
application and any related grant documents and agreement, and the City Manager’s Office has 
determined that the City can comply with the terms of the grant. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, 
as follows: 
 
Section 1. 
Authorizing City of Chandler’s Transportation Planning staff to submit this 
Resolution and the ATTAIN grant application materials to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation. 
 
Section 2. 
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee(s) to execute the grant application, 
grant disclosure forms, and grant agreement, and take such actions necessary to 
comply with the terms of the grant and perform all acts necessary to give effect to 
this Resolution.

Resolution 5778 
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Section 3. 
Authorizing the acceptance of the ATTAIN grant funds up to the maximum amount 
awarded over three years and the coinciding contribution of City of Chandler funds 
derived from yearly distribution of state lottery proceeds, if ATTAIN funds are 
granted, up to $490,000 in year one, $400,000 in year two, and $400,000 in year 
three. 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this _____ day of 
February, 2024. 
ATTEST: 
_________________________________ 
________________________________ 
CITY CLERK  
MAYOR 
CERTIFICATION 
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 5778 was duly passed and adopted by the 
Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the 
___ day of February, 2024 and that a quorum was present thereat. 
_________________________________ 
CITY CLERK 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
________________________________ 
CITY ATTORNEY