HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19651: CONTRACT WITH GREYHOND BUS LINES, INC., PA TRANSIT TO SERVE AS BUS STATION AND TICKET AGENT P.R. No. 19651
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREYHOUND BUS
LINES, INC., AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR
TRANSIT TO SERVE AS ITS BUS STATION AND TICKET
AGENT.
WHEREAS,it is the desire of the City Council to attract new business into the downtown
area of Port Arthur, Texas, and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2017, the Federal Transit Administration has
authorized the use of the Port Arthur's Transit Bus Terminal by Greyhound Bus Lines due to the
closure of their previous operating facility in Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS,this modification is in compliance with all Federal Transit Administration's
(FTA) guidelines and regulations; and
WHEREAS,the proposed compensation schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit"A.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT,the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager
to enter into an a agreement with Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc.,to allow the Port Arthur Transit to
serve as its local terminal and ticket agent. A copy of the proposed agreement is attached hereto
as Exhibit"B".
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
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READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of January A.D. 2017 at a
Regular Meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Freeman,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
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APPROVED A TO FORM:
G
Va'Tizeno, AMY' •rney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
Ronald K. McElhose, Transit General Manager
EXHIBIT A
PERCENTAGE TYPE OF SERVICE PERCENTAGE TYPE OF SERVICE
AND/OR FLAT FEE AND/OR FLAT FEE
10% Tickets/Prepaid Ticket Order Sales 15% Outbound Express
10% Commutation Tickets 10% Inbound Express
4% Will Call Ticket to be printed by the 15% Excess Baggage
Contractor
$3.00 Prepaid Ticket Order Honored Fee $6.00 Pick-Up and Delivery Standard
(Flat rate)
10% Charters $12.00 Pick-Up and Delivery Priority
20% Phone Cards $2.00 Student Advantage Cards
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EXHIBIT "B"
WILL BE PRESENTED
AT OR BEFORE THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING