SUBJECT: Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services is for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The current grant for the additional day of service will expire September 30, 2022, so there is not an agreement for it going forward. The original agreement designates Monday and the enhancement agreement designated Wednesday. Since the City is only allocated one day per week for transportation, it will be Monday.
By participating in the program, qualifying residents of Saginaw are entitled to a one-way trip fare of $2.50. The annual cost for the City's participation is $1,795. There is no additional cost because funding has been granted to Trinity Metro by the Federal Transit Administration under Section 5310 of Title 49 of the United States Code. The goal of the Section 5310 program is to provide transportation for elderly and disabled persons residing in cities that do not have public transportation available to them.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact will be $1,795. Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the Community Services Budget, Senior Center Programs, Account No. 01-5235-0800.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the agreement. |