PRESENTER: Presenter
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
Sean Scott, AACOG Transportation Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Discuss and consider amending the Interlocal Agreement with the Alamo Area Council of Governments for demand response transit services and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract documents associated with this agreement.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On January 13, 2014, the New Braunfels City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) for demand response transit services for FY 2014. The City has continued to fund these services on an annual basis. The total cost to the City for the transit program for FY 2024 is $489,380 to be paid in four quarterly payments and is included in the FY 2024 General Fund budget.
The current Alamo Regional Transit (ART) services support quality of life for our residents who need public transit services. Without the City's continued support, these citizens may not have alternative access to transportation.
ISSUE:
Provide public transportation services to city residents
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City's required contribution is $489,380. Comal County contributes $70,000 towards this program as well; therefore, the net cost to the City of New Braunfels is $419,380.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval authorizing the City Manager to execute all renewal contract documents associated with this agreement, and for approval of the related expenditure in the amount of $489,380.