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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Round Rock authorizing Round Rock to be a direct recipient of a portion of CapMetro's FY2025 and FY2026 Federal Section 5307 Program funds.
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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: CapMetro is coordinating with non-members in the Austin urbanized area to meet transit needs in their communities and build a regional system. These efforts will result in a more robust transit network that can eventually be brought together through regional planning efforts.
BUSINESS CASE: As the Designated Recipient of the grant, CapMetro must concur with the use of federal funds allocated for the Austin urbanized area, which extends beyond the service area. CapMetro's goal is to collaborate with these local communities to meet their transit needs now and in the future. By receiving a formulated portion of 5307 funding, the City of Round Rock will be able to continue their on-demand service and fixed route service and plan for future transit needs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finance, Audit and Administration Committee on...
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