Agenda Date: 05/15/2018
Subject:
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A resolution approving a fourth amendment to the agreement for RTD funding of local transportation services
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Presented By:
Wendy Heffner, City Clerk
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support an amendment to the 2014 agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD), regarding funding for the Shopping Cart?
BACKGROUND:
Since 1992, RTD has provided funding for the Shopping Cart transportation program. This is a fixed route service for Littleton residents age 55 and older and operates six days a week.
The most recent agreement between the city and RTD expired December 31, 2017. The funding agreement dated March 18, 2014 provides that an amendment may be used to account for changes in funding, see revised Exhibit B.
In 2013, the Littleton Transportation Network (LTN) was created. The LTN board members are: and Susan Thornton, Linda Hailey, Hugh Hillary, and Corey Reitz (South Metro Housing Options). The staff liaisons are City Clerk Wendy Heffner (chair) and Transportation Coordinator Wendy Shea-Tamag.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
LTN pursues additional revenue through fundraising and advertising. LTN has developed a marketing plan for the Shopping Cart which was approved by RTD. It includes updating the website, filming a PSA for channel 8, seeking advertisements on the buses, as well as planning and scheduling the 6th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser (date to be determined).
OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES:
Approve this resolution and continue using RTD funding for the Shopping Cart program.
Do not approve this resolution and create a funding gap for the Shopping Cart program.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The 2018 Shopping Cart budget is $42,430. RTD provides $31,478 of the budget.
A three percent increase in funding was approved by RTD for 2018, increasing the yearly payment from $30,661 to $31,478.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends council approve the resolution and agreement with RTD providing funding for the S...
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