Agenda - Council - 03/08/2011 - Special B&C Interviews

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CC Regular Session Date: 03/08/2011 By: Len Linton Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Authorize Agreement for Fare Reimbursements Item #: 5. 4. Background: The City of Ramsey has successfully operated the Ramsey Star Express Commuter Coach service since January 2007. Ridership has increased almost every month that the service has operated. The Metropolitan Council collects the money from pre -paid fares ( tokens, stored value cards, stored ride cards, 31 day passes, metro passes, U-passes, etc) then redistributes a portion of the fares to the participating agencies based on established revenue sharing agreements. Cash fares are retained by the operating agency and are not subject to the sharing agreement. Fare reimbursement for the Ramsey Star Express was handled under the umbrella of the North Star Commuter Rail authority until the North Star bus service ended and the commuter rail service started. Approval of this agreement enable the city to submit a monthly invoice for reimbursement of the fares, these funds will be used to defray the cost of operating the bus service. The proposed agreement is attached to the case. Observations: The funding source for the Commuter Coach Service is the Landfill Trust Fund. Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing the Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Ramsey for Transit Convenience/ Prepaid Fare Reimbursements. Council Action: Motion authorizing the Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Ramsey for Transit Convenience/ Prepaid Fare Reimbursements. Fare Agreement Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Olson Brian Olson 03/02/2011 12:46 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 03/02/2011 04:01 PM Form Started By: Len Linton Started On: 03/02/2011 11:49 AM Final Approval Date: 03/02/2011