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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 2, 2008 E-12AGENDA ITEM E-12 &M CITY OF LODI NV COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Special Fares for Salvation Army Use of Transit Services in Accordance with Transit Fare Policyfor Fiscal Year 2008109 MEETING DATE: July 2,2008 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving special fares for the Salvation Army's use of transit services in accordancewith the Transit Fare Policyfor Fiscal Year 2008109. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the October 20, 2004 City Council meeting, transit fare increases for 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 which administer transit grant programs, at a rate reduction not to exceed 50%. All requestsfor reduced fares are to be reviewed by the City Council on a case-by-case basis. Staff has been approached by the staff at the Salvation Army to inquire if reduced rates may be available. The program coordinators contacted City staff due to the limited funding available to transport their program participants to different destinations in town. It is anticipated that the reduction would only apply to Fixed Route and would not include Dial -A -Ride services. The Salvation Army would purchase reduced fare tickets and distribute them to their program participantsto use. Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the Salvation Army to utilize the transit services at the reduced rate of $.50 for Fixed Route that is a 50% reduction of the regularfare. FISCAL IMPACT: The reduced fares will limit the amount of revenue the transit system receives for this service. The amount is anticipated to be less than $500 and can be accommodated within the Transit fund. FUNDING AVAILABLE: None required F. Wally S&idelin Public Works Director Prepared by Tiffani M. Fink, Transportation Manager FWSITMFIpmf cc: Transportation Manager APPROVED: lair King, City Manager KIWPITRANSITICSalvationArmySpecialFares doc 612512008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING REDUCED FIXED ROUTE FARES FOR THE SALVATION ARMY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby authorize the sale of fixed route tickets to the Salvation Army at the reduced rate of $.50 per passengerfor fiscal year 2008-09. Dated: July 2, 2008 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-128 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 2, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None 4ANDIJOHL City Clerk 2008-128