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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a one-year Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County for transit services in urbanized areas in unincorporated areas of the county and for continued implementation of the Travis County Transit Development Plan in an amount not to exceed $319,976 in FTA Section 5307 Funds and $893,724 in local funds from Travis County per year.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action reimburses Capital Metro for expenses incurred.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☒1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☒ 1.3 Accessible System
☒ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☐ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☒ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☒ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☐ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☐ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☐ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This project will help CapMetro to lead public transportation and development by sharing FTA funds with Travis County for the implementation of the Travis County Transit Development Plan that will expand transit service into the urbanized unincorporated areas of the county.
BUSINESS CASE: Travis County is participating in the CapMetro Service Expansion Program, which provides Travis County with up to $319,976 per year in FTA Section 5307 funds for transit projects. This ILA defines the parameters for the use of the federal funds.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on September 13, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Travis County is participating in the CapMetro Service Expansion Program. This program provides a portion of FTA Section 5307 funding to areas that are urbanized but are outside the CapMetro service area. Based on the unincorporated urbanized area population, Travis County has $319,976 in federal transit funding available in FY24 to apply to transit planning or service-related costs through this program. To access the federal funds, Travis County completed a Transit Development Plan, or TDP, per the guidelines of the Service Expansion Policy. Current projects include updating Travis County’s TDP and continued funding of the urbanized unincorporated portions of the Routes 233, Route 237, Route 271, Route 318, and Manor Pickup.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Strategic Planning and Development
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2023-949
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 partner with local jurisdictions seeking transit services.
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 a one-year Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County for transit services in urbanized areas in unincorporated areas of the county and for continued implementation of the Travis County Transit Development Plan in an amount not to exceed $319,976 in FTA Section 5307 Funds and $893,724 in local funds from Travis County per year.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross