Agenda Date: 02/02/2016
Subject:
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Resolution approving a Second Amendment to Funding Agreement for RTD Funding of Local Transportation Services
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Presented By: |
Wendy Heffner, City Clerk |
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support approval of the 2016 amendment to the 2014 Funding Agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD), which provides funding for the Shopping Cart service?
BACKGROUND:
Since 1992, RTD has provided funding for the Shopping Cart transportation program. The current agreement expired December 31, 2015. The Funding Agreement for RTD Funding of Local Transportation Services (Littleton Shopping Cart) dated March 18, 2014 provides that an amendment may be used to account for changes in the RTD funding by a written agreement, see revised Exhibit B
In 2013, the Littleton Transportation Network (LTN) was created. . The LTN board members are: Tex Elam (chair), Susan Thornton, Linda Hailey, Hugh Hillary, and Deputy City Manager Mike Braaten. City Clerk Wendy Heffner and Transportation Coordinator Wendy Shea-Tamag are staff liaisons.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
LTN continues to look for additional revenue through fundraising and advertising. LTN has developed a marketing plan, approved by RTD, for the Shopping Cart service, which includes updating the website, filming a PSA for channel 8, and posting advertisements on the buses, as well as planning and scheduling the 4th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
A three percent increase in funding was approved by RTD for 2016. The yearly payment will increase from $29,375 to $30,256.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
. Staff recommends council approve the resolution and agreement with RTD in order to provide funding for this valuable program in 2016.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve the resolution approving a Second Amendment to Funding Agreement for RTD Funding of Local Transportation Services.