STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 104 annual passes in support of the City’s clean air initiative - Not to exceed $78,480.00 - Financing: General Fund ($30,000.00) and Cost Consideration to Others ($48,480.00) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Annual Pass Program is designed to increase DART ridership through a reduced fare to program participants. Passes allow unlimited transportation for a full calendar year (7 days per week) on DART bus, rail and commuter rail routes. It is expected to increase the use of public transportation by City employees, thereby decreasing automobile emissions.
Increasing City employees’ use of mass transportation is part of the City's clean air strategies. The 2024 DART Pass Program will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
The DART Pass Program is open to active civilian and uniformed Dallas Fire-Rescue employees. Uniformed Police employees are eligible to ride free of charge on DART transportation routes. The City will purchase 104 annual bus passes which will be partially reimbursed by participating employees through payroll deductions beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The City’s subsidy will not exceed $30,000.00
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On November 28, 2018, the City Council authorized a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 289 annual passes in support of the City’s 2019 clean air initiative by Resolution No. 18-1129.
On December 11, 2019, the City Council authorized a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 300 annual passes in support of the City’s 2020 clean air initiative by Resolution No. 19-1709.
On February 1, 2021, the City Council authorized a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 143 annual passes in support of the City’ 2021 clean air initiative by Resolution No. 21-179.
On January 1, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 85 annual passes in support of the City’ 2021 clean air initiative by Resolution No. 22-5207.
On January 1, 2023, the City Council authorized a contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purchase of 85 annual passes in support of the City’ 2021 clean air initiative by Resolution No. 22-2678
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$30,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Cost Consideration to the City in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. This reflects the City’s subsidy for the annual passes.
Cost Consideration to Others in an amount not to exceed $48,480.00. This reflects reimbursement in form of payroll deductions by participating employees.
OWNER
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Nadine Lee, Chief Executive Director