HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - TRANS VEHICLE EXCHANGE (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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SUBJECT:
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
September 12, 2006
TRANSIT VEHICLE EXCHANGE
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the vehicle exchange of a surplus Santa Clarita Transit bus for the Greater
Bridgeport Transit Authority bus trolley.
BACKGROUND
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA) had expressed an interest to the City of Santa
Clarita to exchange its rarely used bus trolley for a City surplus transit bus. As a result of this
proposal, Santa Clarita Transit staff completed a cost comparison analysis (attached) of the
vehicle exchange and found the trade to be fiscally advantageous.
In accordance with the FTA disposition guidelines contained in Circular 5010. 1 C2.c(2)(f),
federally funded buses may be transferred to another FTA eligible project such as GBTA. The
FTA has provided GBTA, and by extension, the City of Santa Clarita, with written approval to
allow the recommended action.
If approved by the Council, the newly acquired trolley would be used as a promotional tool for
the City to raise public awareness on the benefits of using public transportation and would
operate on a fare -free basis for a 12 -month period.
The trolley will operate on a regular scheduled weekday service, from approximately 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m., servicing the Valencia Industrial Center and the Town Center area or some other
pre -determined route. In addition to regular weekday service, the trolley would be used for high
profile/special events such as transporting judges for the Signal Holiday Light Tour, Santa Clarita
Transit Stuff -A -Bus campaign, Fourth of July Parade, Holiday shop and shuttles, and many other
community outreach efforts.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
The anticipated cost of this action is $5,200 for the physical exchange of the vehicles and
graphics design. The funds for this transaction are available in Account No. 2460-7332.
ATTACHMENTS
Trolley Photo
Santa Clarita Hometown Trolley Photo
Cost Comparison Analysis
Cost Comparison Analysis
Bridgeport Trolley
Santa Clarita Bus
Model Year
2001
2000
Original Cost
$294,829
$261,954
Life Expectancy
12 to 15 years
12 to 15 years
Current Miles on Vehicle
18,000
381,820
Condition of Vehicle
Excellent/Like New
Fair/Used
Size
35 foot
40 foot
Meets all FTA standards
Yes
Yes
NOTE: The Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
has conditionaUy approved the trade