Title
Enter into Agreement with Valley Metro Rail for Operational Costs for Light Rail Services (Ordinance S-44521)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (METRO) for the Phoenix share of costs in operation of the Light Rail service, and for the Phoenix share of agency operating costs; and authorizing the City Controller to disburse funds in an amount not to exceed $33,515,000.
Report
Summary
The operations and maintenance budget includes: transportation contractors, propulsion power, vehicle maintenance, systems and facilities maintenance/materials/supplies, METRO staff costs, safety consultants, regional customer service, utilities, general and administration costs, and liability insurance.
Financial Impact
The Phoenix share of METRO's agency operating cost is $982,000 and operation costs are estimated at $32,533,000 for FY 2018-19. Funds are available in the Public Transit Department's proposed operating budget using Transit 2050 funds.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Transit Department.