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File #: AI-2023-826   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/31/2023 In control: Board of Directors
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/6/2023
Title: Authorize execution of an amendment and supplement to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Austin, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Austin Transit Partnership to specify party roles and responsibilities related to the implementation and financing of Project Connect.
Attachments: 1. Supplemental Agreement to Joint Powers Agreement_6.2.23_final

SUBJECT:
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Authorize execution of an amendment and supplement to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Austin, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Austin Transit Partnership to specify party roles and responsibilities related to the implementation and financing of Project Connect.
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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 Joint Powers Agreement supports efficient, thoughtful implementation of the Project Connect partners, on behalf of our community.

BUSINESS CASE: A supplemental amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) is necessary to advance the Project Connect program and further define the City, CapMetro and ATP roles and responsibilities related to Project Connect and the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on June 6, 2023 during a joint meeting of the Austin City Council, CapMetro Board and Austin Transit Partnership Board.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A supplemental amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) is necessary to advance the Project Connect program and further define the City, CapMetro and ATP roles and responsibilities related to Project Connect and the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan. The ...

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