To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent - Received Too Late For Review (TLFR)
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority, City of Arcata and the Humboldt County Association of Governments Regarding the Provision of Region-Wide Dial-A-Ride Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority, City of Arcata and the Humboldt County Association of Governments regarding the provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025;
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached agreement to the Department of Public Works for further processing; and
3. Grant a waiver from the provisions of the Nuclear Free Ordinance.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1007 - Improve the transportation network to be multi-model, safe, sustainable and equitable
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Association of Governments designated the Humboldt Transit Authority as the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency for Humboldt County, effective July 1, 2016. As the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency, Humboldt Transit Authority is responsible for administering a consolidated region-wide program to provide advance reservation, curb-to-curb transportation for qualified elderly and disabled persons in the Cities of Arcata and Eureka and unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. The Dial-A-Ride program currently serves approximately 1,500 registrants and provides approximately 18,000 rides per year. Such services are financed by Transit Development Act funds administered through the Humboldt County Association of Governments.
The attached agreement defines the roles, responsibilities, and commitments regarding the continued provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Accordingly, staff recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority, City of Arcata and the Humboldt County Association of Governments regarding the provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services. This item also requests a waiver from the provision of the Nuclear Free Ordinance.
This item comes to your board after the effective date due to needed review and approval of the agreement from multiple jurisdictions.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Fund 1150 Transportation Services
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY24-25 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$168,222 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$168,222 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY24-25 Projected* |
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General Fund |
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State/Federal Funds |
$168,222 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$168,222 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The attached agreement regarding the continued provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services for the County of Humboldt’s current cost share of $168,222. Expenditure appropriations related to the attached agreement have been included in the adopted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget for the Transportation Services Fund 1150-910.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
There is no impact to current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to not approve the attached agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority, City of Arcata and the Humboldt County Association of Governments regarding the provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services. However, this alternative is not recommended since it will not allow for the cost-efficient provision of region-wide Dial-A-Ride services.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement with the Humboldt Transit Authority, City of Arcata and the Humboldt County Association of Governments Regarding the Provision of Region-Wide Dial-A-Ride Services
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 6/27/17, 9/11/18,5/21/19, 6/2/21, 5/25/21, 6/7/22, 5/2/23
File No.: 18-1117, 19-673, 20-631, 21-626, 22-684, 23-546