HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-03 - AGENDA REPORTS - BUS STOP SHELTERS/BENCHES (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Weste and City Councilmember
FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: July 3, 2001
SUBJECT: BUS STOP SHELTERS AND BE CHES UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council authorize staff to pursue renewal of the existing bus shelter and bench contracts;
and direct the City Manager to return to the City Council for authorization to initiate the
Request for Proposals process for enhanced bus shelter and bench amenities.
BACKGROUND
In 1995, the City of Santa Clarita entered into two revenue -neutral contracts to install and
maintain bus benches and shelters within the City limits. Eller Media owns and maintains the
shelters in the City, and Coast United Advertising owns and maintains the benches. Each
company has advertising and non -advertising locations, and the companies also provide public
service message space that is administered by the City.
The firms earn revenue by selling advertising space, and in return, provide the capital costs,
installation, and maintenance for their respective bench/shelter locations. The current
agreements provide approximately 65 shelters, 254 benches, and 50 trashcans to a system of
about 650 bus stop locations.
The initial contracts covered a five-year period with four one-year contract extensions. The City
has exercised two of those extensions. The current contract extension will expire in
January 2002. If the City does not wish to renew one or both contracts, the respective
contractor(s) must be notified by October 1, 2001. The contractor then has 90 days to remove
the benches and/or shelters from the City.
Each contractor has acted in good faith to maintain, clean, and replace damaged shelters and
benches. Apart from maintaining the status quo, the City could pursue other arrangements at
this point in time.
Conclusion/Discussion
Santa Clarita Transit boarded nearly three million passengers last year. Based upon ridership
trends over the past ten years, that number will continue to increase. The City currently does
not have a system in place to address bus stop maintenance issues systemwide. The current
Agenda Item
BUS STOP SHELTERS AND BENCHES UPDATE
July 3, 2001
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contracts for bench and shelter maintenance satisfy existing needs at current locations.
Continuing the contracts as they are written will provide basic service to major bus stops along
the core segments of the transit system. Alternatives must be explored if bus stop amenities
are to be increased.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
No alternative actions have been identified.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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