AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff update on the transit partnership with Texas State University.
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Meeting date: October 7, 2026
Department: Public Works – Transit
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $0.00
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): N/A
Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council Received a presentation June 6, 2023 during a work session. August 15, 2023 approval of Resolution 2023-137R allowing Texas State University to become a subrecipient of federal funds.
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Background Information:
This presentation provides an update to the City Council on ongoing negotiations with Texas State University to share federal grant funds that support community transit improvements. Staff will review the history of this effort, outline the contributions of both parties, summarize recent agreements on major components, and present proposed next steps for the partnership.
The City and Texas State University have worked for many years to better coordinate the two transit systems serving San Marcos. In 2018, City Council formally e...
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