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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-23 14-228 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 1*1 2282 Date: June 23, 2014 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Implementation of Certain Fare Increases for the Community Connector Public Transit System. Responsible Department: Executive — Community Connector Commentary: This Order would authorize implementation of certain fare increases for the Community Connector public transit system effective July 1, 2014. The new fare pricing would help offset increased operating costs and assist with stabilizing the subsidy contributed by system partners. It is anticipated that the revised fare structure will generate an estimated $26,300 in new fare revenue system wide. Bangor's share is estimated at $18,400. The last increase was approximately four years ago in 2010. The FTA required Public Comment period and Public Hearing have been held. This has been recommended for approval at a recent Council Budget Workshop and the revenue estimate is included in the FY 2015 Budget Resolve. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head 0 c,: V v (s,, p_ City Manager Finance Director icitor Assigned to Councilor Civiello CITY OF BANGOR 14-228 JUNE 23, 2014 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Implementation of Certain Fare Increases for Community Connector Public Transit System WHEREAS, the last general fare increase for the Community Connector occurred approximately four years ago in 2010; and WHEREAS, the proposed rate revisions will help offset increased operating costs and stabilize the subsidy increase contributed by System partners; and WHEREAS, the required Federal Transit Administration (FTA) comment period and public hearing process regarding the proposed increases have been completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT the following pricing schedule is hereby adopted: • Full cash fare: $1.50 (from $1.25) • One-half (1/2) price cash fare: $.75 (from $.60) • 5 -ride strip of tickets: $6.00 (from $5.00) • ADA Para transit: $3.00 (from $2.50) — One Way • All other transit fees remain unchanged BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the effective date of these increases shall be July 1, 2014. r IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2014 MOTION..MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED CITY CLERK