Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of La Porte
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte for the provision of Fixed Route Bus Service within the City in Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 6, 2023, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved the Interlocal Agreement between the Harris County Community Services Department (formerly CEDD) and the City of La Porte, Texas to provide local bus services for the City of La Porte. The local bus service is funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Urban Formula Grants administered by the Community Services Department and local matching funds provided by the City of La Porte.
On July 9, 2024, the La Porte City Council approved the Interlocal agreement to continue bus service for another year through July 2025. The City of La Porte will provide $85,000 in local match funds for this service.
Expected Impact:
Fixed Route Bus Service in La Porte will provide more than 8,850 Unlinked passenger trips from August 2024 through July 2025.
Alternative Options:
Failure to approve this interlocal agreement will result in cancellation of Bus Service and deny transit dependent residents affordable public transportation.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
6/6/2023
#136
Approved
Location:
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