Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Baytown
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 for approval of amendment no. 17 to the interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown to extend the term through July 8, 2025 for the provision of Fixed Route Bus Service and passenger shelter trash removal within the City in Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 18, 2023, Harris County Commissioners Court approved Amendment Sixteen (16) to the Interlocal Agreement between the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (formerly CSD) and the City of Baytown, Texas to provide local bus services for the City of Baytown. 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 Baytown.
On September 12, 2024, the Baytown City Council approved Amendment Seventeen (17) to continue bus service and provide passenger shelter trash removal for another year through July 8, 2025. The City of Baytown will provide $410,000 in local match funds for this service.
Expected Impact:
Fixed Route Bus Service in Baytown will provide more than 89,000 Unlinked passenger trips from July 2024 through June 2025.
Alternative Options:
Failure to approve Amendment 17 to this interlocal agreement will result in cancellation of Bus Service and deny transit dependent residents affordable public transportation.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
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