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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - TWENTY FIVE CENT TRANS FARE (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: September 12, 2006 TWENTY -FIVE -CENT TRANSIT FARE DAY Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve a twenty -five -cent fare day for local and commuter bus services on October 5, 2006, in support of the region -wide Communities in Motion Day. BACKGROUND Annually, transit agencies across the country join together to promote public transportation within their communities. At tonight's meeting, the City Council supported this effort by proclaiming October 5 as a Communities in Motion Day. All regional transit systems, inclusive of the MTA, will be joining together to support a region -wide twenty -five -cent fare day. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT This action may result in an approximate loss of fare revenues in the amount of $7,500 from Local Farebox Revenue Account Nos. 801-6301 and Commuter Farebox Revenue Account Nos. 801-6307. Our current projected transit fund balance could absorb this loss. A ` r' PPROVED