TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jay Reinstein, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Randy Hume, Transit Director
Tracey Broyles, Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: February 26, 2018
RE:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2018-16 to Update the Fee Schedule to Add Bus Pass Discounts for the Cumberland County NCWorks Career Center and to Set Rental Rates for the Community Room at the Transit Center
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for all residents.
Objective D: To develop and maintain public transportation investments with high quality transit and airport services.
Executive Summary:
Council is asked to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment (BOA) 2018-16 to authorize two updates of the fee schedule which is set with the annual operating budget ordinance.
* The first update would add authority for deeply discounted passes for the Cumberland County NCWorks Career Center. The proposed One Day Pass fee of $1 would provide a $2 discount from the regular fee. The proposed Rolling 30 Day Pass fee of $20 would provide a $20 discount from the regular fee.
* The second update would establish rental fees for use of the community room in the new downtown Transit Center. The proposed rental fees are consistent with currently approved fees for use of multipurpose rooms in recreation centers.
Background:
Annually with the adoption of the operating budget ordinance, the Council adopts the schedule which establishes fees for various city services, including transit fares. The current fee schedule for Transit is attached for reference purposes.
Council has currently authorized deep discounts on pass sales for the Fayetteville Police Department Homeless Prevention Project and Cumberland County Courts programs. These specific programs may purchase One Day Passes...
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