Res 2019-182/approving a Public Transit System Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (“CARTS”) for CARTS to provide transit services on behalf of the City in the San Marcos urbanized area, with local funding participation

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reduction that is consistent with Federal requirements shall be open for consideration by the City Council. CARTS shall comply with the City's policy for implementing any major service reduction and will assist City staff in identifying potential sei vice modifications. It is recognized that it is the goal of the City and CARTS to move as many demand response customers as is practicable to fixed route service. 6. Fares The City shall recommend fare policy/increases for consideration by the City Council. In providing services under this Agreement CARTS shall comply with the City's established fare policy. 7. Vehicles CARTS will use vehicles identified, procured and assigned for the San Marcos Urbanized program. Such vehicles shall be maintained in good working order and in a clean and sanitary condition. CARTS may use other non -conforming buses or vehicles in providing System services only in a temporary back-up capacity when the other vehicles are unavailable due to repair or maintenance requirements. 8. Shelters, Signage and Transfer Center CARTS shall continue to operate its Multi -Modal Bus Terminal within the City that serves as a centralized hub for the Urban Fixed Route Service, as well as, CARTS Regional Services. The City has a network of shelters and bus stops for the System. The City may change, add and/or delete bus stops or shelter locations as necessary to meet route changes and/or service requirements in the operation of the System. The City will provide prompt notification to CARTS of any such changes. The City will provide equipment, labor and materials necessary for the installation and maintenance of transit system signage, shelters, trash cans and benches. The City will be responsible for providing signs, poles, shelters, trash cans or benches. 9. System and Program Administration. The City is solely responsible for the administration of the System and the Urbanized Area Formula Program for San Marcos Urbanized Area including compliance with FTA Circulars 9030.1E and 5010.1E including Certifications and Assurances, Master Agreement, Transit Award Management System (TrAMS), Electronic Clearing House Operation (ECHO) and National Transit Database (NTD). CARTS will assist the City in collation and usage of operational data.