10.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 06/21/2016
- From:
- Brandi Suda, Finance Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement: Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) to provide public transportation services within the City.
Executive Summary:
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) is the transit agency in northern Arizona operating the Mountain Line, Mountain Lift and Mountain Link systems in Flagstaff. NAIPTA also coordinates with Campus Shuttle Service at Northern Arizona University. Established in 2001, NAIPTA has grown into a system that employs more than 75 people and transports nearly 2 million riders a year.
The proposed intergovernmental agreement allows for the continuation of public transportation services including fixed route transit services and paratransit services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the NAIPTA Flagstaff Regional Five Year and Long Range Transit Plan with the City's Transit Tax funding.
The proposed intergovernmental agreement allows for the continuation of public transportation services including fixed route transit services and paratransit services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the NAIPTA Flagstaff Regional Five Year and Long Range Transit Plan with the City's Transit Tax funding.
Financial Impact:
In 2008, city voters approved a dedicated Transaction Privilege Tax (“Transit Tax”) of 0.295% for purposes of providing public transportation services.
The FY2017 Mountain Line and Mountain Lift expenditures budget is $15,275,750 of which $6,217,185 is provided through the Transit Tax. An additional $7,593,485 is provided through Federal Transit Administration and Arizona Department of Transportation grants, and the remaining balance of $1,465,081 comes from fares, Northern Arizona University, and other miscellaneous revenues.
The FY2017 Mountain Line and Mountain Lift expenditures budget is $15,275,750 of which $6,217,185 is provided through the Transit Tax. An additional $7,593,485 is provided through Federal Transit Administration and Arizona Department of Transportation grants, and the remaining balance of $1,465,081 comes from fares, Northern Arizona University, and other miscellaneous revenues.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
6) Provide a well-managed transportation system
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable
REGIONAL PLAN:
T.1. Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
T.2. Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
6) Provide a well-managed transportation system
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable
REGIONAL PLAN:
T.1. Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
T.2. Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes. Council approved the previous Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement with NAIPTA on June 20, 2006 with an effective date of July 1, 2006. The Amended Master Intergovernmental agreement for the continuation of NAIPTA was approved by Council on May 7, 2013 with an effective date of June 30, 2013.
Options and Alternatives:
1. Approve the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement as presented.
2. Proposed changes to the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement.
3. Reject the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement.
2. Proposed changes to the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement.
3. Reject the Transit Service Intergovernmental Agreement.
Background/History:
In May 2000, City of Flagstaff voters approved a transaction privilege tax dedicated to providing transit services in our community for a ten year period at a rate of 0.25% (“Transit Tax”). In May 2008, City of Flagstaff voters approved an extension of the 2000 Transit Tax for a 20 year term and increased the rate to 0.295%.
In addition, The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) was formed under A.R.S Title 26, Chapter 28 via a Master Intergovernmental Agreement in March 2006. NAIPTA was formed to provide a regional approach to public transportation, to establish a shared governance structure, and to transfer liability for transit operations from the Counties and Cities to an entity whose sole function is the planning and delivery of public transportation services. The Master IGA was amended and restated in May 2013. Member agency signatories to the NAIPTA Master IGA are the Coconino County, City of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University and Coconino County Community College District.
Under the terms of the Master IGA signed by NAIPTA member agencies, Service IGAs will be used to define the specific services that each member chooses to purchase from NAIPTA. By approving the Transit Services IGA with NAIPTA, these services will continue uninterrupted. Furthermore, NAIPTA annual budget request from the City will be approved through the City's annual budget process.
City staff and NAIPTA staff worked together on the revisions and updates to the Service IGA. Some key revisions include:
In addition, The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) was formed under A.R.S Title 26, Chapter 28 via a Master Intergovernmental Agreement in March 2006. NAIPTA was formed to provide a regional approach to public transportation, to establish a shared governance structure, and to transfer liability for transit operations from the Counties and Cities to an entity whose sole function is the planning and delivery of public transportation services. The Master IGA was amended and restated in May 2013. Member agency signatories to the NAIPTA Master IGA are the Coconino County, City of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University and Coconino County Community College District.
Under the terms of the Master IGA signed by NAIPTA member agencies, Service IGAs will be used to define the specific services that each member chooses to purchase from NAIPTA. By approving the Transit Services IGA with NAIPTA, these services will continue uninterrupted. Furthermore, NAIPTA annual budget request from the City will be approved through the City's annual budget process.
City staff and NAIPTA staff worked together on the revisions and updates to the Service IGA. Some key revisions include:
- Section 2.4 was added regarding transit stops
- Section 1.1.6 was added on snow plowing coordination
- Sections 3.1 & 3.3 were updated for compensation timing
Key Considerations:
The community has come to rely on the provision of transit services in the community, and it is important to continue these services to provide transportation alternatives to Flagstaff residents.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
The primary community benefit with regard to the approval of this IGA is the continuation of the Mountain Line and Mountain Lift transportation services for residents of Flagstaff.
Community Involvement:
Inform