TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Vangie Garcia |
Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
LaNaya Taylor |
Program Administrator |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Redmond Community Van Agreement
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Community Van Program provides vans for Redmond Community members to use for prescheduled trips as either driver or passenger. King County Metro will hire Hopelink to act as the Community Transportation Coordinator that will do all outreach, recruiting, and events related to Community Van. There is no monetary exchange or liability between the City and King County Metro. The City will help to provide/locate parking and signage for the vans, serve as a liaison between King County Metro and elected officials, as well as keep the community informed about the program through website and printed materials.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Transportation Master Plan Update, light rail accessibility, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Strategy T1.1 Implement Growth and Transportation Efficiency Center program, T1.2 Commuter Mobility Partnerships, and T1.3 Multimodal transit/facilities, Community Strategic Plan DEI-“establish and support strategic practices that increase our city’s ability to provide excellent services; encourage cross-cultural interactions; and strengthens our relationship with our diverse communities, and Environmental Sustainability-“Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and enhance health and resilience of Redmond’s resources.”
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This program can help to fill in the gaps in areas of Redmond where transit service is unable to meet the needs of community members.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this contract. Staff working on the community van program are funded through the adopted budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000034-Mobility of People and Goods
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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9/5/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Approval of this program will provide more affordable transportation options for people in Redmond.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Agreement
Attachment B - Community Van Information