Title
Primary Interlocal Agreement for Implementation and Fulfillment of the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements Act
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution approving and ratifying an interlocal agreement between the City of Charlotte and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority for their joint undertaking and implementation of requirements to fulfill obligations under the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements Act, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents and contracts, including for transfer and expenditure of funds necessary to implement and fulfill the city's obligations under the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements Act and the interlocal agreement.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney
Lina James, City Attorney's Office
Liz Babson, City Manager's Office
Shawn Heath, City Manager's Office
Explanation
* Effective July 1, 2026, the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (PAVE) Act requires the City of Charlotte to transfer its transit operations to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Because the parties recognize the benefits of a phased transition and share a desire for a smooth transition, the city will operate the transit system through the transition period, which is anticipated to extend through December 31, 2026.
* The Primary Interlocal Agreement is intended to address critical items that require mutual agreement to begin the initial phase of operations on July 1, 2026, and create a long-term plan for the transfer of assets and repayment of debts.
* The Primary Interlocal Agreement is divided into three phases:
* Phase One: Begins July 1, 2026, and is anticipated to end on December 31, 2026. During this phase, the city will continue to operate the transit system with the MPTA's governance and policy oversight. The MPTA will continue to establish the infrastructure, systems, and ...
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