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imi <br /> EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 7653 <br /> A RESOLUTION of the City of Everett establishing a temporary fare waiver for Everett Transit <br /> service serving vaccination sites in Everett Transit's service area. <br /> WHEREAS, <br /> A. The global pandemic has had a devastating effect on Everett's residents, particularly the elderly, <br /> persons with disabilities and people for whom the cost of transportation is a barrier. <br /> B. Access to vaccination sites for our vulnerable population is a priority. <br /> C. Getting as many people vaccinated in the shortest amount of time possible is a critical element <br /> of safely reopening the city's economy and recreational activities. <br /> D. Through the end ofJune, Community Transit is providing free transit service to vaccination sites <br /> to customers who self-identify getting to a vaccination site or leaving a vaccination site is the <br /> purpose of their trip. <br /> E. The cost of transit service should not be a barrier to access the vaccine for Everett's residents. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: <br /> 1. Everett Transit is authorized to provide fare-free transit service to customers who self-identify <br /> that the purpose of their trip is to access a vaccination site or to return from a vaccination site. <br /> 2. Such authority is effective immediately through July 16, 2021. <br /> ouncilmember intro u g resolution <br /> Passed and approved this 9th day of June, 2021. <br /> 0 • <br /> Coun President <br /> ) 41/L------* <br />