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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning & Engagement Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning & Engagement Officer |
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Megan Waters, Community Engagement Director |
TITLE:
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R2025-05-01 - Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Salt Lake County for Contributions to the UTA TRAX Ambassador Program
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution R2025-05-01 to authorize the Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County to support the UTA TRAX Ambassador Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Utah Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Act, Utah Code § 11-13-101, et seq. enables components of government to execute a Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (“ILA”) so both entities may obtain mutual advantage and economies of scale, among other things. Salt Lake County has appropriated Transportation Funds to further regional transportation by financing all or a portion of the costs of transportation projects throughout the County in accordance with Utah Code § 59-12-2219 and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Salt Lake County and UTA desire to enter into this ILA providing for the transfer of up to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) of Transportation Funds to UTA to reimburse UTA for certain costs incurred by UTA to fund the TRAX Ambassador Program (the “Project”).
DISCUSSION:
Salt Lake County and UTA would like to enter into an agreement for Salt Lake County (UTA contract #25-P00455) to support operational expenses related to the UTA TRAX Ambassador Program. The TRAX Ambassador Program is an initiative designed to enhance rider experience and customer support, including improving perceptions of safety onboard the transit system. Staff provide wayfinding information, customer information, resources, referrals, and are trained in customer service, cultural sensitivity, ADA, de-escalation, boundaries, CPR/First Aid, and Narcan. Salt Lake County funds could support up to $50,000 in program expenses. The term of this agreement begins with the execution date and expires on June 30, 2028, or when all allowable funds have been disbursed.
ALTERNATIVES:
If not approved the funding will be declined.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$50,000 in funds received to support TRAX Ambassador Program
ATTACHMENTS:
• R2025-05-01 - Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Salt Lake County for Contributions to the UTA TRAX Ambassador Program, including Exhibit A - Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Salt Lake County