Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) to provide for a public transportation system.
Summary
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kent Cagle, City Manager
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement with Hill Country Transit District
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, authorizes local governments to contract for governmental functions and services to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas that operates the public transit system known as the HOP. In recent years, the number of routes provided by The HOP have been reduced due to budget constraints. The City of Killeen does not operate its own public transportation system. The cities of Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Killeen formed into an integral geographic part of the federally established Killeen Urbanized-Zone-Area (UZA) for federal formula funding purposes.
The purpose of the interlocal agreement is to provide for a public transportation system to be operated and managed by the Hill Country Transit District within the Killeen UZA for the local government.
The City Council approved funding for the Hill Country Transit District in the FY 2024 Adopted Budget.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not authorize entering into an ILA with Hill Country Transit District.
2. Authorize entering into the ILA with Hill Country Transit District as written.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative two is recommended allowing for the Hill Country Transit District to provide public transportation services to the Killeen UZA.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City of Killeen's Financial Management Policy recognizes City Council's ability to approve interlocal agreements authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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