Resolution - 14-13 - WeCAB Week• CITY OF SPRING PARK
RESOLUTION NO. 14-13
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING WeCAB WEEK IN SPRING PARK
MAY 4-10, 2014
WHEREAS, in 2010, door-to-door dial -a -ride services were curtailed, resulting in transportation gaps
in weekday service to the region; and
WHEREAS, dial -a -ride weekend services were also eliminated; and
WHEREAS, there was a plea from the community for the regional cities to look at the issue and to
assist by way of allowing public resources to be put toward addressing the transportation gaps; and
WHEREAS, key leaders within the community came together and verified the need to fill the
transportation gaps of the greater community; and
• WHEREAS, out of this study and commitment by the communities, came WeCAB — Community Area
Busing; and
WHEREAS, door-to-door rides are provided by volunteer drivers to shopping, work, church, social and
medical appointments; and
WHEREAS, rides are posted by volunteer dispatchers and drivers get to choose their trips; and
WHEREAS, the rides are made affordable through subsidies by Ridgeview Medical Center,
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and other generous local sponsors; and
WHEREAS, WeCAB is an award winning local effort, as a recipient of the "Hospital Charitable
Services Award" from Jackson Health Care in Atlanta, Georgia, January 2013; and
WHEREAS, the concept is coveted in neighboring regions, with expansion being the next great effort
that will add to WeCAB's long-term sustainability.
WHEREAS, WeCAB, serving the cities of Spring Park, Mound, Navarre, Minnetrista, St Bonifacius
and Maple Plain, significantly contributes to the independence of the members of these communities,
getting area residents to shopping, work, church, social and medical appointments.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spring Park, Minnesota,
to recognize WeCAB and declare May 4-10, 2014, as "WeCAB Week in Spring Park," and appreciate
and recognize the Volunteer Drivers and Dispatchers of the greater area for their volunteerism and
support of personal independence and economic sustainability of our communities.
Adopted by the Spring Park City Council this 51h day of May, 2014.
Attest: ivendy Lewin, City Clerk
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Mayor Sarah Reinhardt