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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - LACO PUBLIC TRANS AGMT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: July 8, 2008 Jeff O'Keefe 169 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/09 Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services in unincorporated areas in an amount not to exceed $2,445,000. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. In return, the County provides funds for service in the unincorporated areas. The Agreement is renewed annually. This funding covers jurisdictional shares of operations and administration as' follows: • 18 percent of local bus service costs • 26 percent of commuter express bus service costs • 15 percent of paratransit (Dial -A -Ride) service costs • Bus procurement costs are shared by the County using the above allocations • 15 percent administrative overhead fee APPROVED ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The County maximum contribution is $2,445,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. The contract expenditure and revenue have been incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget.