REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: GREGORY BARFIELD, Director Department of Transportation THROUGH: DREW WILSON, Planning Manager Department of Transportation/Planning Division BY: JEFF LONG, Senior Regional Planner Department of Transportation/Planning Division SUBJECT ..Title Authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two optional one-year extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and Fresno Pacific University (FPU), to provide transit services for FPU students, faculty, and staff on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a total compensation not to exceed $7,000 annually ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two optional one-year extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and Fresno Pacific University (FPU), to provide transit services for FPU students, faculty, and staff on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a total compensation not to exceed $7,000 annually. FAX additionally recommends that this revenue agreement be executed by the Department of Transportation, FAX Director or his designee. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Through its automated fare collection equipment, FAX can accept different types of fare media, including agency-issued magnetic stripe identification cards. These cards can be used by Fresno Pacific University students, faculty, and staff to swipe their ID cards at the farebox for fare payment. FAX will bill the university for all rides provided at a rate of $0.75 per ride, with a maximum of $22.00 per month per rider, subsidizing the cost for students, faculty, and staff. The FPU agreement is for one year and can be renewed for up to two one-year extensions. A Title VI Fare Equity Analysis for Student Fares was approved by City Council on December 1, 2022, with the Budget Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule, finds no disparate impact on minority populations or disproportionate burden on low-income populations. BACKGROUND In 2013, FAX installed SPX Genfare Odyssey Fareboxes capable of accepting various new fare media, including magnetic stripe cards, which are used on various ID cards. The Fresno Pacific University campus is served by FAX Routes 26, and 41. The ID based program allows students, faculty, and staff from FPU to swipe their ID cards at the farebox for payment. FAX will bill the university monthly for all rides provided at a rate of $0.75 per ride, up to a maximum of $22.00 per month. This rate is in line with new Student Pass fare in the Master Fee Schedule, approved by the City Council on December 1, 2022, as part of the Budget Resolution. The Title VI Fare Equity Analysis completed for the student fare found no disparate impact on minority populations or disproportionate burden on low-income populations. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved as to form the proposed agreements. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 the approval of this agreement does not qualify as a project as defined by the CEQA requirements. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference was not considered since City is not purchasing goods or services. FISCAL IMPACT This agreement will have no impact to the general fund. Attachment: Agreement between FPU and City of Fresno through FAX