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U [](j@f13'[JDO~'[J!JJf13 @@@@OW@@ Executive Committee I Capital Budget Committee Agenda Item #4 NCDA Agenda Item #2b MEMORANDUM DATE: August 27, 2004 TO: Executive Committee 1 Capital Budget Committee Northstar Corridor Develop Authority FROM: Staff RE: Northstar Commuter Bus Agreements At its last meeting, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) agreed to continue operations of the Northstar Commuter Bus for one year, from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. The NCDA also approved an increase to fares from Elk River to $4.50 and an additional $100,000 to the NCDA 2005 budget to be allocated 1/3 to the NCDA, 1/3 to Anoka County and 1/3 to.,/\nr.k""County. :JY\ -E'r v v" f''''! In order to continue the bus service for another year, it is recommended that the NCDA enter into or amend the following agreements: 1. An amendment to the agreement (2003-0199) between Laidlaw Transit Service, Inc., (the commuter bus service provider), Mn/DOT, and the NCDA for operating services October 1, 2004 through September 30,2005, not to exceed $1,188,374. 2. An amendment to Mn/DOT Grant Agreement #85651 for federal funds for coach lease in the amount of $380,765. 3. An amendment to the agreement (2003-0184) for transit convenience fares reimbursement with the Metropolitan Council to provide to the NCDA reimbursement for Northstar Commuter Bus fares collected by Metropolitan Council as part of the regional transit system. 4. An amendment to the agreement between the NCDA and Anoka County to provide contract management services, relating to Laidlaw Transit Service, Inc.'s operation of the Northstar Commuter Bus system, for one additional year. 5. A grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for an amount not to exceed $78,000 in federal and regional funding. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100]" Avenue. Anoka. Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www.northstartrain.org