Title
Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Maintenance of the Amtrak Depot
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for maintenance of the Amtrak depot and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Continue to fund for maintenance of the Amtrak Depot.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8447
Presenter(s):
N/A - Consent Calendar
Background and Analysis:
Since its inception, the maintenance of the Centennial Station Amtrak Depot has been a collaborative effort among local jurisdictions. At the end of 2013, the Interlocal Agreement among the partners will expire.
Intercity Transit has requested a new 5-year agreement to support operations of the depot. Prior to proposing this contract, Intercity Transit staff worked with Amtrak to request operating support from Amtrak or permission to apply a surcharge to Amtrak ticket passengers to pay the cost of depot operations. Neither request was approved by Amtrak.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None
Options:
1. Direct the City Manager to execute the new Intergovernmental Agreement for maintenance of the Amtrak Depot.
2. Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the new agreement.
Financial Impact:
$11,938 from the General Fund (18% of the total estimated operating cost).