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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-28 17-020 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 17-020 Date: November 28, 2016 Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System Responsible Department: Community Connector Commentary: This resolve would ratify the action of staff in signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS). BACTS is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Bangor area. BACTS provides transit planning, public participation support and technical support on many transit related issues for the Community Connector. BACTS and the City of Bangor have had a MOU for several years that helps to define the relationship the two parties have. The new MOU is for FY16, FY17 and FY18, to coincide with the timing of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) triennial review process for the Community Connector. This new version of the MOU is more extensive than in the past, doing more to outline the responsibilities of both parties. The MOU was modified to meet the FTA requirements, and we expect the future MOUs to look very similar to the one that has been developed this fall. This item was discussed at the Government Operations Committee meeting on November 21, 2016. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Resolve Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for x Passage First Reading Referral Department Head 1 City Manager Finance Director City Solicitor 17-020 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Assigned to Councilor Graham. CIThY OF BANGOR RESOLVE, Ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System WHEREAS, the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Bangor area; WHEREAS, BACTS provides transit planning, public participation support and technical support on many transit related issues for the Community Connector; WHEREAS, BACTS and the City of Bangor have had a Memorandum of Understanding for several years that helps to define the relationship the two parties have; and WHEREAS, a new Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed by BACTS and City staff, continuing the relationship between these two parties and doing more to outline their responsibilities, as well as meeting Federal Transit Administration requirements; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT The action of the Community Connector Superintendent of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System is hereby ratified. IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2016 CO 17-020 PASSED CITY CLERK