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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-16 Staff Report - Prop A MOUCONSENT ITEM E-16 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: ROBERT DELGADILLO, P.E., INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: AUGUST 19, 2019 SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACTMA) FOR SUB- REGIONAL PARATRANSIT SERVICES UNDER THE PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 BACKGROUND: Since 1978, the City of Azusa has provided transportation services to Azusa residents. Azusa Transit also provides dial-a-ride services to the unincorporated Los Angeles County area adjacent to Azusa through an agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Based on the agreement to provide paratransit services to portions of unincorporated LA County, the City is eligible for funding from the Sub-Regional Paratransit Incentive Grant Program established by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The program is funded through Proposition A Discretionary Funds and has been used to supplement Proposition A and C Local Return Funds used for the operation of Azusa Transit. This program incentivizes established local paratransit operations to provide services to surrounding areas that are underserved or that cannot support a standalone service. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following action: 1)Approve the Memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the continued participation in the Metro Sub-Regional Paratransit Incentive Program APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 8/19/2019 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACTMA) FOR SUB-REGIONAL PARATRANSIT SERVICES UNDER THE PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD JULY1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 August 19, 2019 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Under the Sub-Regional Paratransit Services Incentive Program, Metro will provide annual reimbursement to the City for service to the LA County unincorporated area utilizing proceeds from Proposition A. The actual reimbursement received is a function based upon the available discretionary funding and the City’s performance of services and adherence to the program guidelines. For the fiscal year 2015-2016, the City’s funding has been calculated as $42,896. The attached MOU is for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022. Staff will submit the needed applications and forms on an annual basis to continue receiving these critical funds. FISCAL IMPACT: These supplemental proceeds are critical to the operation of Azusa Transit as they will provide an additional $42,896 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The proposed recommendation is a reimbursable grant and has no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Robert Delgadilo, P.E. Sergio Gonzalez Interim Director of Public City Manager Works/City Engineer Attachment: 1) Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding Attachment 1