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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute Amendment No. 7 to Contracted Services Supplement No. 5 to the Master Regional Mobility Agreement with Capital Area Rural Transportation Services (CARTS) for the provision of Route 990 - Manor Express for fiscal year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $191,398.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Operating Budget
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The CapMetro/CARTS partnership enables the provision of services to the larger region, including areas not currently in the CapMetro service area.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro receives transit services at a reasonable price under this agreement. CARTS already operates services in the rural areas surrounding CapMetro's service area, making them a logical partner for providing services that extend beyond the CapMetro service area.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on September 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CapMetro and CARTS partner to operate transit services on the borders of CapMetro's service area and in communities located within the Austin urbanized area but outside of the CapMetro service area. The parties utilize a Master Regional Mobility Agreement (RMA) for the purposes of outlining terms and conditions which apply to all services. Addenda to the agreement outline each of the services provided and the fees paid for that service.
Supplement No. 4 to the Master Regional Mobility Agreement allows for the provision of transit service to the Manor area via Route 990 - Manor Express. CARTS provides the vehicle, fuel, operations and maintenance for this service and CapMetro reimburses CARTS for its costs....
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