SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with City of Austin for employee transit passes for a one (1) year base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and four (4) optional extension periods for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 per year.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will generate up to $200,000 annually in revenue for CapMetro, based on actual usage by City of Austin employees.
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The ILA with City of Austin maintains a strong community partnership and supports CapMetro’s mission and vision. The agreement promotes sustainability through transportation alternatives and has the potential to increase both ridership and fare revenue for CapMetro.
BUSINESS CASE: The current ILA with City of Austin for employee transit passes expires at the end of the year. That agreement generated 57,451 trips in FY2024, resulting in approximately $85,746 in fare revenue for CapMetro. This new ILA replaces the agreement and continues the employee pass program under updated terms, with a one-year base period and four optional extension periods. Based on historic performance, CapMetro anticipates approximately 50,000 - 70,000 trips annually. Under the terms of the ILA, the City of Austin will reimburse CapMetro for actual employee transit usage, not to exceed $200,000 annually.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finanace, Audit and Administration Committee on October 8, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: As part of CapMetro’s desire to build strong community partnerships that further CapMetro’s mission and vision and as part of CapMetro’s and City of Austin’s continued joint effort to promote sustainability through transportation alternatives, this agreement is an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with City of Austin for employee transit passes for a one (1) year base period, January 1, 2026, to December 31,2026, and four (4) optional extension periods for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 per year.
SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Finance
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1617
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro management endeavor to build strong community partnerships that further CapMetro’s mission and vision; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro management recognize the need to build ridership and increase market share of alternate transit use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement with City of Austin for employee transit passes for a one (1) year base period, January 1, 2026, to December 31,2026, and four (4) optional extension periods for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 per year.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross