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TO: |
Transit Commission |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Viola Miller, Chief Financial Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Monica Howe, Fares Director |
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TITLE:
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Fare Agreement: 2026-2027 Ski Bus Pass Agreement (SMHG Management LLC/Powder Mountain)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Service or Fare Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute the 2026-2027 Ski Bus Pass Agreement with SMHG Management LLC/Powder Mountain.
BACKGROUND:
The Utah Public Transit District Act section 17B-2-811.1(7) outlines the Executive Director's duty to present proposed fare contracts to the Transit Commission. As directed in statute, staff will provide information about the benefits and impacts of reduced-fare, ticket-as-fare, and other fare event contracts. These contracts are subject to approval by the Transit Commission.
SMHG Management LLC/Powder Mountain (“Powder Mountain”) operates a ski resort situated in Ogden Valley and wishes to participate in UTA’s pass program. Utah Transit Authority (“UTA”) has partnered with Powder Mountain in the past and both parties desire to enter into another agreement for the 2026-2027 ski season.
DISCUSSION:
Under this agreement, Powder Mountain will pay for each trip taken by its authorized users using the base one-way ski fare, discounted twenty percent (20%) and trip count will be determined by UTA’s automatic passenger counter (“APC”) data from route 674. The estimated value of this contract is $70,000 based on last year’s ridership, but may vary depending on upcoming ridership.
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name |
SMHG Management LLC/Powder Mountain Ski Area |
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Contract Number |
26-F28527 |
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Contract Start/End Dates |
Beginning to end of UTA Ski Season (approximately December 6 to April 11) |
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Total Contract Value |
Approximately $70,000, depending on ridership |
ALTERNATIVES
Do not enter into an agreement with Power Mountain.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated revenue from Powder Mountain for the 2026-2027 Ski Season is $70,000, depending on ridership.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Fare Agreement: 2026-2027 Ski Bus Agreement (SMHG Management LLC/Powder Mountain)