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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Bob Murphy
DATE: October 25, 2005
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with
Michael Fajans and Associates for an amount not to exceed $191,060.00, subject to City
Attorney approval. This expenditure is currently budgeted in Account No. 2460-8110,
BACKGROUND
Since its inception in July 1992, Santa Clarita Transit has been one of the fastest-growing public
transportation providers in Los Angeles County. Santa Clarita Transit provides fixed -route local
and commuter express bus service, as well as dial -a -ride paratransit services.
This project will update the long-range transit needs study (completed January 1997) that will
project future service requirements. Development patterns within the Santa Clarita Valley
require plans for alternative transit delivery systems and services.
The Transportation Development Plan (TDP) Update is intended to project future service needs
and identify a corresponding financial plan necessary to meet such needs. The TDP will
encompass a ten-year period, covering Santa Clarita Transit's fiscal years 2006 to 2015, and will
evaluate service needs on a regional basis. Rapidly developing Santa Clarita Valley communities
in unincorporated areas will also be included. The TDP will provide the mechanism for Santa
Clarita Transit's ongoing planning activities and act as the document by which the City can
communicate its service plans and financial needs to the various funding jurisdictions.
To continue the success which Santa Clarita Transit has experienced thus far, service must keep
pace with employment and population growth. Such an expansion program will help achieve the
goal of offering residents alternative mobility choices.
Seven proposals were submitted. Five firms were interviewed. Michael Fajans and Associates
are recommended, based upon depth of understanding of the project and previous experience.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL R"ACT
Funds for this expenditure are currently budgeted in account number 2460-8110.