2016/08/24 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 6 PROJECT TITLE: Public Hearing, 2016-2021 Briefing COUNCIL BILL Everett Transit Proposed Action Originating Department Trans. Services Development Plan and 2015 Consent Contact Person Tom Hingson Annual Report Action Phone Number 425-257-8939 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF August 24,2016 Second Reading Third Reading X Public Hearing Budget Advisory Initialed by: Department Head CAA s, Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval Transportation Advisory 2016-2021 Everett Transportation Services Committee review Transit Development August 18, 2016 Plan and 2015 Annual Report Amount Budgeted -0- Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): Budget Remaining -0- Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: RCW 35.58.2795 requires that each public transit provider in Washington State prepare an annual Transit Development Plan (TDP)to be submitted by September 1st each year to the State Department of Transportation, and to provide a public hearing for the annual update. The 2016-2021 TDP summarizes 2015 performance and operations,including revenue hours, revenue miles and fleet composition. It also contains operating and financial projections for 2016-2021. The plan reflects a conservative approach regarding future service adjustments and plans for a new Operations Base. Additionally,the plan anticipates Everett Transit receiving grant funds that will allow it to make needed upgrades to its fleet of buses and paratransit vans, as well as enable it to preserve and maintain its facilities (Everett Station). The elements within the TDP are also contained in the Everett Transit Comprehensive Plan Update adopted by the City Council on October 7, 2015. Therefore, Council acceptance,not adoption, is required for the TDP. RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): Conduct a Public Hearing for the 2016-2021 EverettTransit Development Plan and 2015 Annual Report.