SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a two-year funding agreement in the amount of $649,988.30 between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City of Clearwater for Jolley Trolley beach route service and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 20, 2016, the City entered into the Clearwater Beach Route Funding Agreement for the Jolley Trolley with PSTA, which was subsequently amended and renewed on October 1, 2017 and October 1, 2019. The agreement was renewed in previous fiscal years to extend this agreement and continue funding the beach route of the Jolley Trolley through fiscal year 2024.
The City would like to extend this agreement to continue funding the beach route of the Jolley Trolley for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The amount for fiscal year 2025 is $320,191.29, which is 3% higher than the amount paid in fiscal year 2024. The amount for fiscal year 2026 is $329,797.01, which is 3% higher than the amount for fiscal year 2025. The route provides Jolley Trolley service from downtown Clearwater to Island Estates, Clearwater Beach north to Kipling Plaza, through South Beach to Bay Park in Sand Key.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Public Works - Parking cost code 4351333-581000, Payment to Agencies, to fund this contract. The Parking division of Public Works is funded by the Parking Fund, an enterprise fund of the City.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
4.4 Develop accessible and active transportation networks that enhance pedestrian safety and reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions.
