1 00:00:33,733 --> 00:00:35,733 >> Transportation Committee. 2 00:00:39,404 --> 00:00:41,804 Please call the roll. 3 00:00:42,204 --> 00:00:44,204 >> Thank you. 4 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:49,590 [Roll call] 5 00:01:03,524 --> 00:01:04,399 >> We have two items. 6 00:01:04,399 --> 00:01:08,810 The first item is a resolution to transfer $6,325,000 from 7 00:01:08,810 --> 00:01:13,610 the general Obligation Fund appropriations And CIP project 8 00:01:15,874 --> 00:01:17,874 GA 03028. 9 00:01:18,610 --> 00:01:20,610 Innovation Corridor. 10 00:01:20,876 --> 00:01:22,876 BRT contract Construction. 11 00:01:23,943 --> 00:01:26,770 To other costs and vehicles cap. 12 00:01:26,770 --> 00:01:29,729 District six super district eight, sponsored 13 00:01:29,729 --> 00:01:32,882 by the administration can I get a motion? 14 00:01:32,882 --> 00:01:33,694 Second? 15 00:01:33,694 --> 00:01:37,894 I've got a motion and a second. 16 00:01:38,498 --> 00:01:40,498 Chair lady? 17 00:01:41,570 --> 00:01:43,570 Okay. 18 00:01:45,530 --> 00:01:47,843 I've got our trustees down here. 19 00:01:47,843 --> 00:01:52,930 I'm going to turn it over to you, Mr. Holmes. 20 00:01:52,930 --> 00:01:54,930 >> Thank you, Councilman. 21 00:02:03,770 --> 00:02:05,103 >> Councilman Warren, I got you. 22 00:02:05,103 --> 00:02:07,103 You're here. 23 00:02:08,210 --> 00:02:09,850 >> Thank you, Councilman. 24 00:02:09,850 --> 00:02:13,746 Granted for the transfer that we're asking for 25 00:02:13,746 --> 00:02:16,826 goes directly to the bus purchases that we mentioned. 26 00:02:16,826 --> 00:02:19,442 It goes directly to the bus purchases 27 00:02:19,442 --> 00:02:22,420 that were mentioned during our last meeting with council. 28 00:02:22,420 --> 00:02:25,922 As council knows, we have taken on an ambitious project 29 00:02:25,922 --> 00:02:28,735 of replacing our working fleet within the next 12 months. 30 00:02:28,735 --> 00:02:30,402 The funds that you see being transferred 31 00:02:30,402 --> 00:02:33,362 are going to be allocated for that purpose. 32 00:02:33,362 --> 00:02:35,794 We have already received 12 of the busses, 33 00:02:35,794 --> 00:02:37,644 so we're paying for those and then we 34 00:02:37,644 --> 00:02:43,390 have the other 44 that are set to be delivered in the next 12 35 00:02:43,390 --> 00:02:43,890 months. 36 00:02:43,890 --> 00:02:46,500 These funds will cover our portion 37 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:48,830 of the cost for those busses. 38 00:02:48,830 --> 00:02:51,754 Largely it's being paid for by federal grant dollars. 39 00:02:51,754 --> 00:02:53,830 And this would be the city's contribution 40 00:02:53,830 --> 00:02:56,230 that we're asking for. 41 00:03:01,621 --> 00:03:02,954 >> Real quick, thank you, chair. 42 00:03:02,954 --> 00:03:06,250 Mr. Holmes, I know you've gone over this before. 43 00:03:06,250 --> 00:03:10,650 What is the average cost of a diesel bus today? 44 00:03:10,650 --> 00:03:12,650 >> Approximately 815 to $20,000. 45 00:03:13,266 --> 00:03:17,223 It'll get you the bus, get you the technology 46 00:03:17,223 --> 00:03:19,770 for the bus to start. 47 00:03:19,770 --> 00:03:20,322 >> Got it. 48 00:03:20,322 --> 00:03:22,322 Thank you. 49 00:03:26,423 --> 00:03:30,156 >> With that, how long does it take these busses? 50 00:03:30,156 --> 00:03:32,444 >> It typically takes anywhere between 8 to 12 months 51 00:03:32,444 --> 00:03:35,290 for the busses to be delivered from the point of order. 52 00:03:35,290 --> 00:03:38,697 We've been fortunate, the 12 busses we ordered from Gillig 53 00:03:38,697 --> 00:03:42,550 two months ago are now slated for March delivery. 54 00:03:42,550 --> 00:03:46,150 But overall, it's about 8 to 12 months. 55 00:03:46,890 --> 00:03:48,890 >> Thank you. 56 00:04:27,102 --> 00:04:29,102 [silence] 57 00:05:03,647 --> 00:05:05,647 >> So moved. 58 00:05:09,620 --> 00:05:10,104 >> Thank you, Councilman. 59 00:05:10,104 --> 00:05:12,300 This is similarly to services. 60 00:05:12,300 --> 00:05:14,796 The 165,000 goes directly to our rails. 61 00:05:14,796 --> 00:05:16,562 As you all know, we're working diligently 62 00:05:16,562 --> 00:05:19,210 to try to get our trolleys back up. 63 00:05:19,210 --> 00:05:21,118 The funds will go to supporting that effort 64 00:05:21,118 --> 00:05:23,490 and making sure our rails are in good repair. 65 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,207 The second one goes to what I think 66 00:05:25,207 --> 00:05:27,270 is one of our best performance programs. 67 00:05:27,270 --> 00:05:29,670 Which is matter plus. 68 00:05:29,710 --> 00:05:33,570 We help individuals who are disabled or may need assistance. 69 00:05:33,570 --> 00:05:38,250 So by allocating 600 000, we project will be able to purchase 70 00:05:38,250 --> 00:05:40,160 new transit vehicles. 71 00:05:40,160 --> 00:05:43,410 Which will allow us to carry 35% more 72 00:05:43,410 --> 00:05:46,450 passengers and more rides within a calendar year period 73 00:05:46,450 --> 00:05:47,740 great service. 74 00:05:47,740 --> 00:05:50,186 The service is already going really well. 75 00:05:50,186 --> 00:05:53,180 4.7 out of five approval rating from our passengers. 76 00:05:53,180 --> 00:05:58,418 This is something that is worth investment and expanding. 77 00:06:00,876 --> 00:06:02,151 >> Any questions, Council? 78 00:06:02,151 --> 00:06:04,990 Let the record also show that Councilwoman White 79 00:06:04,990 --> 00:06:06,990 has joined us. 80 00:06:10,900 --> 00:06:12,900 Everybody in favor? 81 00:06:14,900 --> 00:06:16,490 The ayes have it. 82 00:06:17,650 --> 00:06:24,250 Did you have anything you wanted to say at this time? 83 00:06:33,130 --> 00:06:36,154 I want to thank you for coming back. 84 00:06:36,154 --> 00:06:41,366 We've come a little closer, we've still got a lot of work 85 00:06:41,366 --> 00:06:41,866 to do. 86 00:06:41,866 --> 00:06:46,378 We're trying to make sure that our service gets 87 00:06:46,378 --> 00:06:49,236 better and better by the day. 88 00:06:49,236 --> 00:06:50,760 We have improved. 89 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:52,450 We've gone through changes. 90 00:06:52,450 --> 00:06:54,500 It's a new day. 91 00:06:54,500 --> 00:06:55,802 We don't want to go through changes, 92 00:06:55,802 --> 00:06:57,450 we want to move forward. 93 00:06:57,450 --> 00:07:01,500 I appreciate you all very much. 94 00:07:01,583 --> 00:07:03,583 >> Thank you, Councilman. 95 00:07:04,130 --> 00:07:06,130 >> All right. 96 00:07:10,610 --> 00:07:15,946 If there's no further business, this committee is adjourned. 97 00:07:15,946 --> 00:07:20,605 And we're going to do planning and zoning. 98 00:07:20,605 --> 00:07:22,605 In two minutes.