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Home My WebLink About04-9 Resolution No. 04-9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR GRANT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE SUPPORT OF PACE BUS ROUTE 554 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that David M.Dorgan,City Manager,be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Application to the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District on behalf of the City of Elgin for grant funds to assist in the support of Pace Bus Route 554, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: January 28, 2004 Adopted: January 28, 2004 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk r r3F��C City of Elgin Mayor Ed Schock Council Members Juan Figueroa Robert Gilliam Brenda Rodgers Thomas K.Sandor John Walters February 4, 2004 City Manager David M. Dorgan Mr. Robert Frantz, Chairman Northwest Mass Transit District P.O. Box N Bartlett, Illinois 60103 Dear Mr. Frantz: It is my pleasure to submit the City of Elgin's grant proposal for the continuation of Pace Route 554. As you know, Route 554 provides an important transit link between Elgin, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg, allowing residents to access employment opportunities and various destinations along this route. Elgin has appreciated your past support with this route and is pleased to have the opportunity to submit this request. We look forward to working with the District in 2004. Sincerely, • David M. Dorgan, City Manager 150 Dexter Court• Elgin, IL 60120-5555• Phone 847/931-6100• Fax 847/931-5610•TDD 847/931-5616 www.cityofelgin.org Cr Printed on recycled paper Resolution No. 04-9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR GRANT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE SUPPORT OF PACE BUS ROUTE 554 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that David M.Dorgan,City Manager,be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Application to the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District on behalf of the City of Elgin for grant funds to assist in the support of Pace Bus Route 554, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/Ed Schock Ed Schock,Mayor Presented: January 28,2004 Adopted: January 28, 2004 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk • REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT FROM CITY OF ELGIN NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 8150,BARTLETT,IL 60103 Telephone(630) 837-4877 Fax (630) 837-4878 APPLICATION FORM APPLICANT'S NAME: City of Elgin APPLICANT'S CONTACT PERSON: Janice Ward APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 APPLICANT'S CITY: Elgin TELEPHONE: (847)931-5911 FAX: (847)931-6075 E-MAIL: ward j@cityofelgin.org STATE THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT: The City of Elgin, in cooperation with the Villages of Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Schaumburg, is seeking funding to continue the operation of Pace Bus Route 554 for 2004. Route 554 provides a transit link between the Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Schaumburg, and improves access to employment centers and needed services. The City is requesting funding for a portion of the local share. The total route cost for 2004 is $163,282. Pace has agreed to fund 50% ($81,641) of the route cost. Revenue is estimated to total $21,768 with the local share totaling $59,873. Approximately half of the local share ($30,000)would be divided equally among the 4 jurisdictions, each paying $7,500. The NWSMTD would be subsidizing the remaining local share cost, up to $30,000. STATE THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST: Up to $30,000 CERTIFICATION: The applicant shall file a resolution by the proper authority indicating that this request is approved by the local authority. At the end of the project, another resolution, certifying that the project is completed and paid in full, shall be submitted to the NWSMTD. QUESTIONNAIRE FORM APPLICANT'S NAME: City of Elgin APPLICANT'S CONTACT PERSON: Janice Ward APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 APPLICANT'S CITY: Elgin TELEPHONE: (847)931-5911 FAX: (847)931-6075 E-MAIL: ward j@cityofelgin.org PROJECT NAME: Pace Bus Route 554 HOW DOES THIS PROJECT RELATE TO MASS TRANSIT? Pace Bus Route 554 operates between the Pace Transportation Center in Elgin and the NW Transportation Center in Schaumburg, offering access to employment centers and needed services. The route travels through Streamwood and Hoffman Estates, providing a key intermodal transportation link to Metra's Milwaukee Road service at the Chicago Street station. WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED TIME TABLE FOR THIS PROJECT? One year. WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED COST OF THIS PROJECT? Total route cost: $163,282. Local share: $59,873. Pace share: $81,641. Estimated revenue: $21,768. ARE THERE ANY FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM METRA, STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR THIS PROJECT? No HAVE YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS APPROVED THIS PROJECT? The Elgin City Council approved this funding request on January 14, 2004 and passed a resolution on January 28, 2004 authorizing the submission of this application. Concurrently, the Council authorized Elgin's financial contribution of$7,500 to the local share. OTHER PERTINENT DATA BY APPLICANT: Federal, state or Metra funds are not available to fund this Route. Without a local subsidy, Pace would eliminate this route. Received at the NWSMTD on: Reviewed by the NWSMTD Planning Committee on: Reviewed by the NWSMTD Board of Trustees on: Comments: Agenda Item No. City of Elgin R'1TEDFEBF �.. * *LL I G � ! I 00 , January 9, 2004 N � :� FINANCIALLY STABLE CITY GOVERNMENT EFFICIENT SERVICES, TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council ANC/OLIALITY INFRASTIX11JE FROM: David M. Dorgan, City Manager ,/�(,/ Janice Ward, Senior Planner VV�V SUBJECT: Approval to Submit a Funding Request to the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District and Approval of a Local Share Contribution for Pace Bus Route 554 . PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of City Council with information to 1) approve the submission of a grant application for Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District (NWSMTD) funds for Pace Bus Route 554 and 2) approve the City' s local share contribution of $7, 500 . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the submission of the funding request to the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District Board. It is also recommended that the City Council approve funding for Route 554 in an amount of $7, 500. BACKGROUND Route 554 began operating in 1996 to provide a transit link between Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Schaumburg. The route was part of Pace' s Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program and was funded through a federal grant . When federal funding was no longer available for this service, the four jurisdictions applied for grant funds from the NWSMTD. The NWSMTD agreed to subsidize the route in both 2002 and 2003. To continue the operation of Route 554 for 2004, a grant application has been prepared, in coordination with Hoffman Estates, Streamwood and Schaumburg, for submission to the NWSMTD Board. If approved by the Board, the four jurisdictions will Route 554 January 9, 2004 Page 2 pay $30, 000 ($7, 500 each) of the $59, 873 local share and the NWSMTD will pay the remaining local share, up to $30, 000. Ridership for this route has been increasing. In 2003, the average daily ridership was 114 riders per day-a 22 . 5% increase over 2002 ridership. Passenger counts in 2003 also indicated that 33%-40% of these passengers originated or ended their trip in Elgin. It is the intent of the participating communities and Pace to further increase ridership and farebox revenues, thereby reducing/eliminating the need to subsidize this route. Therefore, in 2004, route analyses will be conducted and marketing efforts will be intensified. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District, Villages of Schaumburg, Streamwood and Hoffman Estates, and Pace Suburban elp- Bus Service . IY114FINANCIAL IMPACT (--- The total 2004 cost for Route 554 is $163, 282 . Pace has agreed to fund 50% ($81, 641) of this cost . Fares from riders are estimated at $21, 768 with the resulting local share totaling $59, 873 . Approximately half of the local share ($30, 000) would be divided equally among the participating jurisdictions, each paying $7, 500 . The NWSMTD would subsidize the remaining local share cost, up to $30, 000 . The cost to the City of Elgin to support Route 554 for 2004 will not exceed $7, 500. The Riverboat Fund, account number 275-0000- 791. 80-43, has a balance of $30, 689. Sufficient funds are available for this expenditure. 1 .f. ' GAL IMPACT Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood have passed resolutions, each committing $7, 500 towards the local share. Route 554 January 9, 2004 Page 3 ALTERNATIVES 1. The City Council could approve the submission of the funding request to the NWSMTD Board and approve the City' s $7, 500 contribution towards the local share cost . 2. The City Council could disapprove the submission of the funding request to the NWSMTD Board and the financial contribution towards the local share cost, thereby electing not to participate in the continuation of Route 554 . Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. JAW t