Fiscal Note
This agreement would allow Dane County to take advantage of State 85.20 transit funding received by Madison Metro for provision of the portion of Group Access Services located in Madison. Dane County will provide $167,166 of Highway Department funds and Metro will provide $ 134,734 of State 85.20 Operating Assistance funding. Funding for 2006 is included in the Transit Utility's Operating Budget. Future year funding will be included in Metro Operating Budgets, subject to Common Council approval as part of the budget process. No impact on cost controls.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County to provide Group Access Service for the City of Madison for the calendar years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Madison and Dane County cooperate on the funding of several special transportation programs in the Metro service area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is eligible to receive Section 85.20 urban mass transit aids from the State of Wisconsin for eligible transit activities within the Madison service area; and
WHEREAS, Dane County's total anticipated cost of Group Access Service for 2006 is $301,900 for service within the Metro service area; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit will pass through to Dane County $134,734 of State Section 85.20 funds and the remaining coming directly to Dane County from Highway Department funds; and
WHEREAS, annual renewals of the Contract shall require written notification of the agreed upon yearly budget adjustment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with Dane County to provide for a pass-through of Section 85.20 funds.