SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during the Spring Break period of February 24 through April 30, 2017, with the City contributing a lump sum not to exceed $50,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In order to provide additional alternatives for traveling to Clearwater Beach during the 2017 Spring Break season, the City, PSTA and the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce propose utilizing the Coachman Park parking lots as Park and Ride lot for the a 66-day period commencing February 24, 2017 through April 30, 2017. Users would have the option of taking the Clearwater Ferry Taxi Service or the Jolley Trolley to and from the beach, instead of driving.
PSTA currently has an agreement with the Jolley Trolley to operate the Clearwater Beach Route, and intends to engage with the Jolley Trolley for this expanded service. The proposed agreement sets forth the City’s commitment to contribute a lump sum not to exceed $50,000 towards PSTA’s enhanced financial obligations under PSTA’s agreement with the Jolley Trolley to provide the Clearwater Beach Route during the Spring Break season.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase cost code 435-01333-581000, Payment to Agencies, by $50,000 to fund this contract. This increase will be funded with available Parking Fund operating revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A