Subject
Subject:ubject:
Jolley Trolley Service Agreement with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc., Clearwater Downtown Development Board, City of Tarpon Springs, City of Dunedin and the City of Clearwater for the North County Coastal Route.
Recommended Action
Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Jolley Trolley Service Agreement with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc., Clearwater Downtown Development Board, City of Tarpon Springs, City of Dunedin, and the City of Clearwater for the North County Coastal Route, with effective date retroactive to October 1, 2015.
Body
Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
Summary:
This agreement provides funding for PSTA to supplement trolley fares paid by the public. The combined total funding by the partnering agencies also enables PSTA to continue fixed route trolley services between Clearwater Beach, downtown Clearwater and the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, with service stops in Dunedin and Palm Harbor. This agreement is presented for the contract period retroactive to October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
Background/Explanation:
The Jolley Trolley service enhances PSTA’s current transportation modes by providing fixed route services seven (7) days a week, as well as providing additional public transit options for both tourists and residents. The County has provided funding for this fixed route service since 2010.
Fiscal Impact:
The County’s portion of funding in the amount of $33,963 is provided through the Transportation Trust Fund. The distribution of funding by the parties for this one (1) year contract term is as follows:
|
Clearwater Downtown Development Board |
$9,220 |
Exhibit B |
|
City of Tarpon Springs |
$33,963 |
Exhibit C |
|
City of Dunedin |
$33,963 |
Exhibit D |
|
County |
$33,963 |
Exhibit E |
|
City of Clearwater |
$3,881 |
Exhibit F |
|
PSTA |
$122,752 |
Exhibit G |
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Ken Jacobs, Traffic Division Manager, Public Works
Partners:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc., Clearwater Downtown Development Board, City of Tarpon Springs, City of Dunedin, and the City of Clearwater