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File #: 2021-1001    Version: 1 Name: CMTA ILA Amendment No 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Failed
File created: 9/17/2021 In control: City Manager Office
On agenda: 9/28/2021 Final action:
Title: Discuss and consider Amendment No. 1 to an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (CMTA).
Attachments: 1. Pflugerville Pickup ILA - Amendment 1, 2. Service Area Map, 3. Interlocal Agreement, 4. Pickup Pilot - Metrics

Title

Discuss and consider Amendment No. 1 to an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (CMTA).

 

Summary

The City of Pflugerville allocated funding in the FY21 and FY22 budgets for public transportation services. This funding was allocated for the implementation of a transit pilot program.  Staff began working with CMTA representatives to design a pilot that could reasonably gauge the viability of continued transit investment in Pflugerville in the future and that pilot program commenced on March 23, 2021. The local contribution rate required to fund these operations is 60%. The remaining 40% federal share is available through the use of 5307 funds through the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) which are attributed to Pflugerville's proportional share of the urbanized area population.   As of July 31, 2021, $139,086 ($83,452 Pflugerville Funding plus 55,634 Federal Funding) have been expended for the pilot program. 

 

The pilot covers a 3.3 square mile service area, which is generally located along the Pecan Street corridor. Please refer to the attached map.  The estimated budget for this pilot would cost a total of $500,392.  This estimate includes the required local match of $300,235 with the balance coming from federal 5307 funds in the amount of $200,157.  An additional $10,000 is committed for marketing and promotion efforts with support from CMTA. Included in the estimate is the cost to run the pilot for 12 months with two vehicles and an option for a third, should it be needed for peak hour demands within the 3.3. sq. mi. service area provided in the agreement. 

 

As a supplement to the ILA, a series of Pickup Pilot Metrics were developed that correlate to the Pflugerville Transit Development Plan (TDP) Goals. The metrics were adopted administratively via a memorandum of understanding between Capital Metro and the City. During implementation of the pilot, reports on these metrics are received monthly.

 

The Interlocal Agreement amendment approved by City Council on September 14th, was subsequently approved by Capital Metro Operations Committee on September 15th and approval by the Capital Metro Board is anticipated on September 27th. 

 

Prior City Council Action

August 25, 2020 CIty Council approved the funding allocation for this item through the adoption of the FY21 Budget.

July 28, 2020 City Council voted to include this item in the FY21 Budget.

The City Council discussed this matter on May 26, 2020 and June 9, 2020 and took no action.

August 14, 2018, City Council approved the TDP Addendum.

September 22, 2020, City Council disapproved the proposed Interlocal Agreement, requesting that it be revised to include specific metrics. 

November 10, 2020, City Council approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement with specific metrics

September 14, 2021, City Council approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement

 

Funding Expected: Revenue __  Expenditure _x_  N/A __ 

Budgeted Item: Yes _x_ No __  N/A __                     

Amount: _$310,325___

1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _x_                     

Legal Review Required: N/A ___ Required _X_ Date Completed: 8/6/2021

 

Supporting documents attached:

Plugerville Pilot ILA Amendment No. 1

Service Area Map

Interlocal Agreement

Pickup Pilot Metrics

 

Recommended Action

This item was approved on September 14th and no further action is required.