Item:
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Approval of the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program Q2 Amendment in the Amount of $3,861,058
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program Q2 Amendment. The Board received a presentation on the Amendment at the November 4, 2024 BOCC Work Session.
As part of the appropriations process for the Durham County Transit Plan, an annual Work Program is developed which includes a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Transit Plan Governance Interlocal Agreement (“ILA”) determines the process by which the annual budget is developed and approved and requires approval by the Durham Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) and the GoTriangle Board of Trustees.
The Staff Working Group (“SWG”) recommended approval of an amendment to the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program at their meeting held on October 16, 2024. The BOCC is requested to adopt the amendment. A memo from the Staff Working Group Administrator describing the amendment is attached. A summary of the amendment is as follows:
1. Transit Construction Project Manager - Increases budget by $3,509
2. Transit Construction Team Leader - Increases budget by $15,973
3. Transit Construction Engineer - Increases budget by $5,187
4. Transit Project Implementation Staff - Increases budget by $75,000
5. Transportation Plan Management - Increases budget by $60,542
6. BRT Small Starts Study and Application - Net impact to budget is $0
7. Durham Station Improvements - Increases budget by $3,563,764
8. PHEV Operations Support Vehicles - Increases budget by $50,000
9. Durham Transit Tracker - Increases budget by $87,083
10. Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan - Net impact to budget is $0
Total Impact to FY25 Work Program budget - Increases by $3,861,058
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Regional Leadership Enhance Access to Different Types of Transportation in the Region.
Resource Persons: Ellen Beckmann, AICP, Transportation Director; Brandi Minor, CLGFO, Senior Administrative Officer
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program Q2 Amendment.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________