Res 2013-137/Approving an interlocal agreement between the City and CARTS

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a Comprehensive Public Transit Plan, Finance and Implementation Strategy, a Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Program, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and a Complementary ADA Paratransit Plan in accordance with all federal requirements applicable to CARTS as a direct recipient of FTA Section 5307 funds and an FTA grantee or sub - grantee of FTA Section 5310 and FTA Section 5339 funds. In addition, CARTS will participate in reviewing plans for development projects, which may increase transit use, and meetings with Texas State University to coordinate ongoing operations between the System and the Bobcat Tram System. The Comprehensive Public Transit Plan and Finance and Implementation Strategy will have a five -year planning horizon and include, but not be limited to, transit system expansion and optimization, major capital projects including transit vehicles, facilities and intelligent transportation systems, coordination with Texas State University Bobcat Tram System including operations and facilities, system -wide ADA accessibility, budgets and schedules. 4. Funding for Services a. Payments by the City. In addition to the appropriation of FTA Section 5307 funds and the award of state urbanized area funds, the City will pay CARTS an amount equal to $300,000.00 (the "funds ") during the term of this Agreement towards the cost of planning, operating and maintaining the System. Amounts paid by the City in any subsequent years shall be as provided under the terms of such written agreement. The cost of operating the System includes Planning Expenses, Capital Expenses, Operating Expenses and Project Administrative Expenses (eligible expenses) as those terms are described in FTA Circular 9030.1 D, Urbanized Area Formula Program, dated August 27, 2012 or successor provision. Payments to CARTS will be made on a monthly basis upon submission by CARTS to the City of an invoice for 1/12`" of the funds on or before the 15th day of each month accompanied by a report of the previous month's eligible expenses attributable to the operation and administration of the System to which such payment will be applied. b. Payments by CARTS. CARTS will reimburse the City for eligible expenses as described in FTA Circular 9030.113, Urbanized Area Formula Program, dated August 27, 2012 or successor provision. The City and CARTS will develop a mutually agreeable process for reimbursement, including timing of submissions, required accompanying information and timing of payment. c. Annual Budget. CARTS, in consultation with designated City staff, will participate in the City's annual budget process. d. Prompt Payment. In accordance with Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code except as provided in Section 2251.002, payment to CARTS will be made within thirty (30) days of the date City receives goods under this Agreement, the date the performance of the services under this Agreement are completed or the date City receives a correct invoice for the goods or services, whichever is later. CARTS may charge interest on an overdue payment at the "rate in effect" on September 1 of the fiscal year in which the payment becomes overdue, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 2251.025(b). ►)