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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08847 ORDINANCE NO. 8847 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The following rates and charges for transportation services are herby fixed and established effective April 1, 2015: Current Proposed Adult $1.10 $1.25 Student $0.85 $1.00 Elderly/Disabled $0.55 $0.65 Citi-Lift $2.20 $2.50 Adult 35-Day Pass $38.50 $44.00 Student 35-Day Pass $30.25 $34.50 Elderly/Disabled 35-Day Pass $22.00 $25.00 Adult 22-Ride Pass $18.15 $21.00 Student 22-Ride Pass $13.75 $16.00 Elderly/Disabled 22-Ride Pass $9.35 $11.00 Citi-Lift Monthly Pass $44.00 $50.00 SECTION 2. The officers and the staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance which are necessary or appropriate to implement this Ordinance. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage. INTRODUCED: _ February 23, 2015 BY: Chris Nicoll PASSED AND APPROVED: March 9, 2015 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-1 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 23, 2015 TO: Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Brenda Broyles, Director, Pueblo Transit Department SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015 SUMMARY: This Ordinance would increase fares effective April 1, 2015, for the continuation of current transportation services and to offset any sudden costs such as increases in the cost of diesel fuel for buses or general vehicle maintenance. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: In October 2012, Pueblo Transit proposed a fare increase of $0.25. At that time, City Council Members approved a fare increase of $0.10 and recommended that future fare increases be evaluated and approved in small increments. BACKGROUND: There has not been a fare increase for public transportation services since October 2012. Since that time, there have been decreases in annual revenue miles and revenue hours with decreased hours of operation for the fixed route on Saturdays. 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 IMPLICATIONS: If the proposed fares are approved, additional fare box revenues of approximately $40,000 are anticipated. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Transit Board of Directors recommends approval of this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Members of the City’s ADA/Transit Advisory Committee and the Transit Citizen Advisory Committee support these fare increase proposals. They suggest that Pueblo Transit increases its marketing program to increase community exposure of services, and they also recommend that Pueblo Transit conducts periodic rider satisfaction surveys. ALTERNATIVES: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance.