A Resolution Authorizing THE ADOPTION OF THE METRA BUDGET UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT (TIA) \n \n OF 2012 whereas, on July 31, 2012, the voters of Columbus and the River Valley region voted to \n \n approve a one percent sales tax increase for the purpose of funding new \n \n transportation projects in this area; and,
whereas, the project "Intercity Express Bus Park and Ride Service" to help improve the \n \n transit service in our community, was one of the projects approved by the \n \n voters; and,
WHEREAS, a feasibility study has been performed and the budget for implementing \n \n this project was presented to Council on August 25, 2015;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the proposed implementation budget of $22,400,000 as mandated by the TIA \n \n referendum, be adopted as presented with the following items being funded: \n \n Fixed Route Costs (Buses, Drivers Salaries) $12,447,973 \n \n Dial-a-Ride Costs ( Buses, Drivers Salaries) $ 3,566,940 \n \n Staffing $ 1,975,363 \n \n Fuel/Maintenance $ 3,450,000 \n \n Amenities (Shelters, ADA Ramps, etc.) $ 664,224 \n \n Consultant Fees $ 295,500 \n \n TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION COSTS $22,400,000 \n \n Funding for this program shall come from the TIA funds, and progress on the \n \n project shall be reviewed annually as part of the overall City budget review \n \n process.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the _________ day of _____________ and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
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