HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 6, 2006 E-09AGENDA ITEM E-4
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Special Transit Fares for the Pink October Fashion Show in
Accordance with Transit Fare Policy
MEETING DATE: September 6, 2006
PREPAiAED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve special transit fares for the Pink
October Fashion Show in accordance with the Transit Fare Policy.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the October 20, 2004 City Council Meeting, transit fares for both
Dial -A -Ride and Fixed Route were adopted effective January 1, 2005.
In addition to the fare increase, the City Council allowed for contract
pricing to non-profit organizations who administer transit grant
programs at a rate not to be reduced by more than 50% and subject to approval by City Council on a
case-by-case basis.
Staff has been approached by the sponsors of the local Pink October program to inquire if reduced rates
may be available. The fashion show consists of 21 cancer survivors who will model at an event
promoting cancer awareness and celebrating survivors. Staff has been requested to provide
transportation from Wine and Roses Country Inn to Downtown to deliver the models to a beauty salon to
prepare.
Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the transit services at the 2004 rates: $2 for
Dial -A -Ride.
FISCAL t1NPACT: The reduced fares will limit the amount of revenue the transit system
receives for this service. The amount can be accommodated with the
Transit fund. The reduction in fares would amount to a loss of $63 in
revenue.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: None required.
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Tiffani M. Fink, Transportation Manager
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Transportation Manager
APPROVED: aD
Blair King, City Manager
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