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, 2020 through September 30, 2021 and Interlocal Agreement for Section 5310 Enhancement Program
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services and the proposed Interlocal Agreement for Section 5310 Enhancement Program are for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The proposed agreements are basically the same as the current agreements with no increase in cost to participants or the City. The City is allocated two days per week for transportation. The original agreement designates Monday and the enhancement agreement designates Wednesday. 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 for the Enhancement Program 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. 01-5235-08.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of both agreements. |