HomeMy WebLinkAbout8174RESOLUTION NO. 8174
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO INCREASE PASSENGER
FARES
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Transportation Company, a wholly -owned municipal corporation
of the City of Pueblo has not had a fare increase since September 1, 1982; and
WHEREAS, McDonald Transit evaluated the Pueblo Transportation Company fare structure
in 1996 and recommended raising fares; and
WHEREAS, operating funds are derived from a 50/50 match between the Federal Transit
Administration and the City of Pueblo, with revenue received offsetting the City's match; and
WHEREAS, alternate sources of revenue must be obtained for the continuation of
transportation service and to offset the costs associated with the new Downtown Transit Center; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held June 10, 1997 with 31 citizens in attendance who
responded positively to the fare increases; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION -L
The following fares shall become effective August 1, 1997:
Adult...................... ............................... .750
Students* ............... ............................... .50¢
Elderly & Disabled ............................... .35¢
Children ( 0- 6)** .... ............................... Free
Citi -Lift - one way fare ........................ $1.50
Adult Monthly Pass .............................. $20.00
Citi -Lift Monthly Pass .......................... $20.00
Student Monthly Pass* ............ I............ $15.00
Elderly & Disabled ............................... $10.00
* Age 6 thru 18
** When accompanied by an adult
This Resolution shall become effective August 1, 1997 upon approval and passage.
INTRODUCED J u 1 y 14 , 1997
BY Charles Jones
Council Person
APPROVED: '
President f City/Council
ATTEST:
City Clerk