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Approval of resolution affirming a review of Board Policies was completed and that there are no changes to the policies.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
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: The policies adopted by the Board of Directors provide strategic direction to the President & CEO and CapMetro staff with regard to policy matters within the purview of the Board.
BUSINESS CASE: Periodic review and updates to policies adopted by the Board of Directors are prudent in order to ensure that they meet the ongoing needs of CapMetro and are required by the CapMetro Board Bylaws.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on November 21, 2022.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Board of Directors adopted revised Bylaws in 2017 that require policies adopted by the Board to be reviewed every five years. The initial five-year cycle ends December 2022. Staff has reviewed the remaining Board policies requiring review and is recommending the following actions:
Administrative Policy on Fare Evasion - As authorized by Texas Transportation Code Section 451.0611(b), this policy prohibits the use of the system without evidence of payment and approves an administrative penalty of $75.00 per violation. No changes are being recommended at this time.
Service Expansion Policy - This policy defines five approaches for service to jurisdictions within the urbanized area that are not currently served by CapMetro. No changes are being recommended at this time.
Service Standards and Guidelines - This policy provides a framework for the provision, design, and allocation of service, including providing information about how and why CapMetro makes changes to service, places bus stops, distributes stop amenities, and complies with applicable Title VI requirements. The CapMetro Planning Department is in the process of updating this policy. Staff anticipates final board action to adopt the updated policy in Spring 2023. No changes are being recommended at this time.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy - This policy defines strategies for developing transit in appropriate locations and on appropriate properties, and guidelines for joint development project selection. The Planning Department intends to conduct an in-depth review of this policy prior to the next TOD project. No changes are being recommended at this time.
Worker Safety Policy - This policy establishes guidelines for making decisions regarding the future development of TOD projects on land owned by CapMetro. The Planning Department intends to conduct an in-depth review of this policy prior to the next TOD project. No changes are being recommended at this time.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Chief of Staff/Legal
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2022-635
WHEREAS, it is prudent to periodically review and update policies adopted by the Board of Directors in order to ensure they continue to meet the needs of CapMetro; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors adopted revised Bylaws in 2017 that require policies adopted by the Board to be reviewed every five years; and
WHEREAS, the following policies have been identified for review in November 2022: Administrative Policy on Fare Evasion; Service Expansion Policy; Service Standards and Guidelines; Transit Oriented Development Policy; and Worker Safety Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the aforementioned policies have been reviewed and no changes are recommended at this time.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Leslie Pool