Item:
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Approval of the FY25 Durham Transit Plan Q4 Work Program Amendment in the amount of $158,000.00.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 12, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve an amendment to the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program.
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 FY5 Durham Transit Work Program at their meeting held on April 14, 2025. The BOCC is requested to adopt the amendment. A memo from the Staff Working Group Administrator is attached and describing the amendment. A summary of the amendment is as follows:
1. Amendment for Low Income Fare Pass (Transit Assistance Program)
a. Net Increase to FY25 Work Program is $118,000
b. Decrease Youth GoPass by $14,000
c. Decrease Fare Collection Improvements by $14,000
d. Increase Low Income Fare Pass by $146,000
2. Amendment for Paratransit Expansion
a. Increases FY25 Work Program by $40,000
The total increase to the FY25 Durham Transit Work Program is $158,000.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Regional Leadership.
Resource Persons: Brandi Minor, CLGFO, Senior Administrative Officer
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the FY25 Durham Transit Plan Q4 Work Program Amendment.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________