Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorize for the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service (NPS) to continue in-park Sequoia Shuttle service, in conjunction with the City of Visalia's Gateway Sequoia Shuttle service, for an annual contract amount received of $1,784,123, to be adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and any requested service adjustments and related costs.
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Deadline for Action: 5/25/2023 - To account for preparation costs for 2023 season
Submitting Department: Administration - Transit
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Caleb Bowman, Transit Management Analyst, Caleb.Bowman@visalia.city, (559)713-4794
Angelina DeRossett, Transit Manager, Angelina.DeRossett@visalia.city, (559) 713-4591
Nick Mascia, Assistant City Manager, Nick.Mascia@visalia.city, (559) 713-4323
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service (NPS) to continue annual operational services of the Sequoia Shuttle within the park for an annual amount of $1,784,123 paid to the City. This fee will be adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and any requested service adjustments and related costs.
Summary:
The attached agreement covers the operation of the Sequoia Shuttle within the Sequoia National Park by the City of Visalia on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS). The Transit Division provides this service and works with Transdev, who has acquired First Transit in March 2023, the City's transit operations contractor, operating under a Cooperative Agreement with the NPS. Under the authority of this agreement, the City and NPS will work together annually to develop each season's service plan and make small adjustments to services as needed and agreed upon by both parties. There will only be minor adjustments to the routes...
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