HomeMy WebLinkAbout08503ORDINANCE NO. 8503
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CITI-LIFT RATES
AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES BASED ON GROSS MONTHLY
HOUSEHOLD INCOME, EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
WHEREAS, the City’s mass transportation system is operated by Pueblo Transit as an
agency and instrumentality of the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, Pueblo Transit evaluated the fare structure of the transportation system and
recommended raising fares and eliminating income-based fares for the use of Citi-Lift monthly
passes; and
WHEREAS, transportation system 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 of Pueblo’s match; and
WHEREAS, additional sources of revenue must be obtained for the continuation of
transportation service and to offset the costs associated with the increased demand in
paratransit services and fuel increases; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held after public notices on July 19, 2012 and July 20,
2012, with 85 citizens and representatives from local organizations in attendance who provided
valuable input to the proposed service reductions and fare increases; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The following rates and charges for Citi-Lift transportation services are hereby rescinded
effective September 1, 2012:
Citi-Lift Monthly Passes Current Fare Structure
Gross Monthly Income Current Fare
< $600 /month $20.00
$601- $1,250 /month $30.00
> $1,250 /month $40.00
SECTION 2.
Citi-Lift monthly pass fares shall be as established in Ordinance No. 8502.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: August 13, 2012
BY: Sandy Daff
COUNCIL PERSON
PASSED AND APPROVED: September 24, 2012
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
DATE: August 13, 2012AGENDA ITEM # S-2
DEPARTMENT:
PUEBLO TRANSIT
BRENDA BROYLES
DIRECTOR OF TRANSIT
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CITI-LIFT RATES AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES BASED ON GROSS MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME, EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
ISSUE
Should City Council rescind the Citi-Lift fares based on monthly household income criteria,
effective September 1, 2012, to offset costs associated with fuel price increases?
RECOMMENDATION
The Board of Directors of Pueblo Transit recommends approvalof theOrdinance.
BACKGROUND
There has not been a fare increase for public transportation services since January 2005.
Since that date transportation ridership has increased 7%. There have also been increases in
annual revenue miles and revenue hours with extended service on the Mall and the Highland
Park routes and the addition on one hour of extended service to the Highway 50 West route.
There has also been a significant increase in monthly paratransit trips (MV contracted “Citi-Lift”).
The average number of monthly Citi-Lift trips is 3,957. Fuel costs have increased by 75%.
The average cost to provide one ride on a city bus is $3.59. The average cost to provide one
Citi-Lift ride is $15.24.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If the across the board proposed transit fares increase of 25% is approved we anticipate an
additional fare box revenue of approximately $140,000 next year.