Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the agreement between Metro Transit and Dane County to
use State 85.20 transit funding received by Metro Transit for the provision of Group Access
Service located in the City of Madison. Dane County will provide approximately $180,134 of
Highway Department funds, and Metro Transit will provide approximately $154,356 of State
85.20 Operating Assistance funding. Funding for 2023 is included in Metro Transit’s Operating
Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
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 year 2023.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Madison and Dane County cooperate on the funding of several special
transportation programs, including Group Access Service for older adults and individuals with
disabilities for group transportation such as congregate meals, group shopping and adult
daycare, in the Metro Transit service area; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is eligible to receive Section 85.20 (§85.20 Wis. Stats.) urban
mass transit aids from the State of Wisconsin for eligible transit activities within the Metro
Transit service area; and,
WHEREAS, Dane County’s total anticipated net costs of the Group Access Service for 2023 is
$334,490 for service within the Metro Transit service area; and,
WHEREAS, Metro Transit will pass through to Dane County an amount not to exceed $154,356
of State Section 85.20 funds with the remaining coming directly to Dane County from Highway
Department funds;
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
of approximately $154,356 for the calendar year 2023.