AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2022-219R, approving the Public Transit Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System for the provision of public transit service and maintenance to the San Marcos urbanized area; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: September 20, 2022
Department: Public Works, Sabas Avila, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing & Contracting Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: 2,200,000.00
Account Number: 23006345.52450
Funds Available: 2,200,000.00
Account Name: LOCAL CITY ROUTE
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2021-180R, Approval of fiscal year 2022 Public Transit Interlocal Agreement
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Background Information:
The Public Transit System Interlocal provides essential transportation to the residents of the San Marcos urbanized area. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) provides transit service and maintenance under the agreement which includes local fixed route service, complementary paratransit service and express interurban service from San Marcos to Austin.
CARTS, in consultation with the City, has kept the sam...
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