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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Austin Transit Partnership for capital reimbursement of the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Projects for the Project Connect System Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action reimburses CapMetro for expenses incurred.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Projects significantly expand service options in portions of the CapMetro service area that have been traditionally underserved by rapid bus service and will allow for greater connectivity from east Austin to the larger CapMetro network.
BUSINESS CASE: This action allows for the continued funding by ATP of capital expenses related to the design and construction of the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Projects.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finance, Audit and Administration Committee on September 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2022, CapMetro and ATP entered into an interlocal agreement to provide capital funding for a significant piece of the CapMetro Components of Project Connect – the Expo Center and Pleasant Vally MetroRapid Projects. These bus rapid transit lines are primarily funded by Federal Transit Administration Small Starts Capital Improvement Grant funds, with ATP providing the local match in a total amount not to exceed $35,635,829.00. CapMetro initiated service on these lines in February 2025, and will launch full service in 2026. The parties exercised the sole extension option on the ILA in September 2024.This action will extend the ILA another year through Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for continued reimbursement of capital project expenses as they continue to roll in.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1571
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the commitment to build the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid bus rapid transit lines in accordance with the contract with the voters and Joint Powers Agreement between the City, CapMetro and ATP, and has committed funding for the projects in its current fiscal year budget and its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, CapMetro and ATP entered into an interlocal agreement (ILA) whereby ATP provides capital reimbursement of the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Project; and
WHEREAS, the CapMetro Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the need to amend the ILA to allow for continued reimbursement of capital costs for the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley lines by ATP.
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 amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) for the capital reimbursement of the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Projects for the Project Connect System Plan to extend the term of ILA through September 30, 2026.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross