Title
CATS Shuttle Bus Service Agreement
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution ratifying an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County to provide shuttle service to the public swimming beach at Ramsey Creek Park, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to two, one-year terms and to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which the agreement was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Jason Lawrence, CATS
Pamela White, CATS
Explanation
§ On May 28, 2016, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation opened its first public swimming beach since the 1970s.The swimming beach is located in Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius.
§ To mitigate neighborhood traffic issues, Mecklenburg County approached CATS to provide a fare-free shuttle service. Mecklenburg County agreed to fund 100 percent of the operating costs.
§ As the area has recovered from the pandemic, the current shuttle service recorded Memorial Day weekend ridership at over 2,100 riders.
§ CATS seeks to enter into an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County to provide the shuttle service for the for the season this year. The interlocal agreement also includes up to two annual renewals for service.
§ The shuttle will operate starting Memorial Day weekend and continue to operate every 15 minutes (between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) on weekends and holidays up to and including Labor Day, which will be the last day that the shuttle service will run each year.
§ Buses will pick-up riders from the CATS Cornelius Park and Ride and drop-off near the swimming beach in Ramsey Creek Park.
§ The seasonal operating cost for service is $14,703.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is an interlocal agreement and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion policy)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Revenue will be deposited into CATS Operating Budget
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Resolution