Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cities of Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, and Tumwater, the Port of Olympia, Thurston County, and Intercity Transit to Contribute Costs Toward the Maintenance of the Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement for the City's portion of costs to maintain the Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal agreement contributing costs toward the maintenance of the Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot.
Staff Contact:
Annaliese Harksen, Deputy City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The cities of Olympia, Yelm, Tumwater, and Lacey, along with the Port of Olympia and Thurston County and Intercity Transit have historically contributed to the costs for Intercity Transit to maintain basic passenger services and amenities at the Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot located at 6600 Yelm Highway. The Centennial Station/Amtrak Depot is of mutual benefit to our respective jurisdictions as it provides necessary passenger rail transportation services.
Funds pay for Intercity Transit to maintain and operate the facilities. Operations and maintenance funding includes janitorial and landscaping services, major maintenance, utility fees, a right-of-way lease, and insurance.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
2. Modify the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
Financial Impact:
Approximately $20,000 - $30,000 per year.
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