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January 10, 2018 <br /> Everett Transit Fare Policy and participation in the Puget Sound <br /> Regional ORCA Fare Program. <br /> Presented by Tom Hingson, Transportation Services <br /> Council Member Murphy requested information on revenue generated from <br /> ORCA fares and the cost of participation in the ORCA fare program be <br /> provided to Council. <br /> Tom Hingson stated he will provide this information to the Council. <br /> Discussion took place regarding cost of participation in the ORCA program, <br /> the cost of ORCA upgrades implementation, the need for a fares revenue <br /> goal for Everett Transit, Everett's share of ORCA operating costs, the need <br /> to stay in the ORCA system, consideration of alternatives to paratransit <br /> services, a fare-free option, fare increases, and financial projections on <br /> different fare increase scenarios. <br /> PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: <br /> COUNCIL BILL 2018-01 <br /> SECOND READING: <br /> AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled, <br /> "Pigeon Creek / Burlington Northern Sante Fe Pedestrian <br /> Overcrossing," Fund 303, Program 080, as established by Ordinance <br /> No. 3081-08 <br /> CONSENT ITEMS: <br /> Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member <br /> Moore, to approve the following consent items: <br /> RESOLUTION - CLAIMS <br /> To adopt Resolution No. 7202 acknowledging the payment of audited <br /> and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of <br /> 19 <br />