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Approval of the Capital Metro Board of Directors Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Internal/External Customer Service Excellence ☐ 2. Stakeholder Engagement
☒ 3. Financial and Environmental Sustainability ☐ 4. Staff Development ☐ 5. Agency Growth Management
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safety & Risk ☐1.2 Continuous improvement ☐ 1.3 Dynamic Change
☐1.4 Culture of Innovation ☐2.1 Be an Employer of Choice ☐2.2 Organization Development
☐2.3 Organization Culture ☐3.1 Resource optimization ☒3.2 Safety Culture
☐3.3 Environmental Leadership ☐4.1 Educate & Call to Action ☐4.2 Build Partnerships
☐4.3 Value of Transit ☐4.4 Project Connect
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter will provide the Capital Metro Board of Directors and participants on the Public Safety Advisory Committee with guidance needed to form and execute the responsibilities of the Public Safety Advisory Committee. The input provided by this committee will assist Capital Metro in achieving its overall goal of a safe and secure system for its customers and employees.
BUSINESS CASE: An advisory committee providing input and feedback to Capital Metro staff and the Board of Directors will provide valuable insight from stakeholders, the community and staff in developing policies and practices for the Public Safety Department.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by both board committees on October 13, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The safety and security of our customers and staff is our top priority. The customers, staff and community can provide valuable insight into their needs and challenges in utilizing the system and how the Public Safety Program can better meet their needs. In addition, the Capital Metro Board of Directors, has authorized the creation of a transit police department, as one part its Public Safety program. A significant step toward ensuring safety is allowing for public input through the formation of the Public Safety Advisory Committee. The committee, comprised of stakeholders, staff and members of various community-based agencies, will be appointed by the Capital Metro Board and will provide guidance on all facets of the Public Safety program and policies and will review program goals and data for ongoing improvements.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Office of Safety, Occupational Health and Accessible Services
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2021-224
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (Board) and Capital Metro management recognize the need to provide its customers, general public, employees, and service providers with the safest possible environment; and
WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges and affirms that the customers, staff and stakeholders who utilize the system are best suited to provide input and feedback on proposed policies and practices for the Public Safety program; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to establish an advisory committee under Texas Transportation Code, Section 451.109, with membership established by the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors approves the attached Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Eric Stratton