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Report regarding a resolution approving Budget Amendment 22.006 appropriating $100,000 in the Public Works Department operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project. (Marissa Garren, Department of Public Works)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving budget amendment 22.006 appropriating $100,000 in the Public Works Department operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco applied for the City/County Association Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) Lifeline Transportation Program Cycle 6 in March 2021 for funding towards marketing enhancements of the Free South City Shuttle Program. On April 8, 2021, C/CAG’s Board of Directors approved $100,000 for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project. Pursuant to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1), the San Mateo County Transit District (SMCTD) is obligated to contribute 80 percent of the total project expenditures up to $80,000. The City will contribute $20,000 from the City’s Measure A funds. Project expenses will be submitted to C/CAG on a quarterly basis along with a progress report of the project and supporting documentation of the reported expenses, which will then be submitted to the Transit District for processing of the reimbursement.
This project expands current promotion of the Free South City Shuttle, including increased multilingual outreach to city residents and a video or commercial of the program. The goal being increased ridership of the existing shuttle’s service; thereby positioning the City for future funding opportunities to improve existing services and expand the program to additional neighborhoods.
FISCAL IMPACT
The projected not-to-exceed cost for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project for fiscal year 2021-22 is estimated to be $100,000. San Mateo County District funds will cover up to $80,000 and the proposed City match is $20,000 from the City’s local Measure A fund.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The Free South City Shuttle Program supports Priority Area 2: Quality of Life of the South San Francisco Strategic Plan by providing access to multi-modal transportation options.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution approving Budget Amendment 22.006 appropriating $100,000 in the Public Works operating budget in Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project.
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1) Memorandum of Understanding - SMCTD & City of South San Francisco