AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-156R, approving a Public Transit System Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System ("CARTS") to provide public transit service and maintenance in the San Marcos urbanized area, with funding to CARTS in the amount of $2,489,447.00, of which $792,101.00 is to be paid by the city and the balance to be paid from federal and state sources; 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 1, 2026
Department: Public Works
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $2,486,747.00
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 23006345-52450
Funds Available: $2,486,747.00
Account Name: Local City Route
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2025-165R FY 2026 Public Transit System Interlocal Agreement approved September 2, 2025
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Mobility & Connectivity
Environmental Protection
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
N/A Arts and Culture - Choose an item.
N/A Economic Development - Choose an item.
N/A Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
N/A Housing + Neighborhoods - Choose an item.
N/A Land Use + Community Design and Character - Choose an item.
N/A Parks & Public Spaces + Health, Safety & Wellness - Choose an item.
N/A Transportation - TR-2: Create a multi-modal, well-connected, and efficient transportation network that minimizes congestion, energy use, and climate pollutants
N/A Core Services
N/A Not Applicable
Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos is the designated Direct Recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds for the San Marcos Urbanized Area. Aft...
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