HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-083 ECO Transit Updated Fares and Bus Pass Rates Commissioner 0A-1443iDu.X)- 11L_'-4 moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2017- Qty RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF UPDATED FARES AND BUS PASS RATES FOR ECO TRANSIT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-22 (the "Resolution") created by Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of development and oversight of the policies related to the operation and maintenance of a mass transportation system in Eagle County (the "Mass Transit System"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution, the County considers the implementation of all reasonable recommendations it receives from the Authority; and WHEREAS, operation of the Mass Transit System is primarily funded by sales-tax collections and fares; and WHEREAS, in 2004, 2009 and 2013 the Authority recommended, and the County implemented, a fare increase as necessary and in the public's best interest in order to ensure the continued operations of the Mass Transit System; and WHEREAS, The Authority recommended on November 8, 2017, that the County offer a reduced fare of $85 from $100 for the 30-day Regular Pass in order to provide more flexible fare options for the ridership of Eagle County; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to adopt the recommendations of the Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board hereby adopts the ECO Transit Fare and Buss Pass Rate Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit A. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ci 114 day of December, 2017. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF ofc. COLORADO, By and Through Its ? i1 • °� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION Kt ,..t: 2 ATTEST: * �`� l0-{.�tA11A 0 )9212-1 ►� Qt-oRto° By: /__ Clerk to the Board of i lian . . Ryan County Commissions h // / loili/ Kathy C /ndler-Henry , ��//miii�ssi•ner Co.nne McQuee ill Commissioner Commissioner - QILY „_u-'-' seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan 444 ` Commissioner Chandler-Henry Commissioner McQueeney _34-.1. This resolution passed by G vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado EXHIBIT A ECO TRANSIT FARE AND BUS PASS RATE SHEET Local Routes $4 cash fare $8 1-day pass $85 30-day pass $35 10-ride pass $289 4 month pass $433.50 6 month pass $867 annual pass Premium Routes - Leadville $7 cash fare $14 1-day pass $200 30-day pass $70 10-ride pass $700 4 month pass $1000 6 month pass $1800 annual pass Employer Pass Options 1 5% discount on 1-day, 10-ride and 30-day pass types listed above Youth and Senior Fares $25 per annual (365-day) pass issued or $1 per ride with proof of age (valid government issued ID with a date of birth) if required Para-Transit Fares Free with para-transit pass through qualification process *Effective December 1 , 2017, until further order of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners