Title
Regional Express Bus Service Agreement Renewal with Union County
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution ratifying the Interlocal Agreement with Union County for Regional Express Bus Services, for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to four, one-year terms and to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which the agreement was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Jason Lawrence, CATS
Pamela White, CATS
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) currently operates regional express bus services to Union County (adjacent to Council District 5).
§ The current interlocal agreement with Union County expires October 1, 2023.
§ As part of the Metropolitan Transit Commission adopted policies, Union County will reimburse the city for 50 percent of net costs for regional express bus services between their respective jurisdiction and Uptown Charlotte.
§ The total estimated year one contract cost of the bus service is $187,766. Annual renewals will be adjusted for inflation and/or service level changes.
§ Benefits of the Regional Express Shuttle and Bus Services include:
– Maintaining mobility for residents of Charlotte and the respective jurisdictions,
– Helping Charlotte meet air quality attainment goals, and
– Reducing the number of vehicles trips within Mecklenburg County on an annual basis.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is an Interlocal Agreement contract and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget
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