Resolution authorizing the 28E Agreement with the Southwest Iowa Planning Council/Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (“SWIPCO”)/(“SWITA”) to provide paratransit service under the City’s Special Transit Service (“STS”).

The City’s Special Transit Service is a complementary paratransit service to the fixed route bus service mandated by the Americans with Disabilities

Act (“ADA”).

SWIPCO/SWITA provides public transit services for Southwest Iowa, focuses solely on public transit and more fully understands the City’s requirements for service.  SWIPCO/SWITA is a state designated regional transit agency.

SWIPCO/SWITA has provided STS service since June 1, 2017 and has met the City’s requirements for service.

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Public Transit (Iowa DOT) concurs that the City and SWIPCO/SWITA may enter into a 28E Agreement as both are recognized as state designated transit agencies and is acceptable under Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) regulations.

A 28E Agreement with SWIPCO/SWITA continues the opportunity to work in cooperation with regional agencies in the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA), which is a consideration when applying for public transit federal funding.

This agreement is for a five-year period beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 and provides for a monthly flat-fee payment of $24,826.42 from

the City to SWIPCO/SWITA.  This amount includes fuel and routine maintenance.  Per the 28E Agreement, the annual service fee will be reviewed annually by SWIPCO/SWITA and City personnel, resulting in a mutually agreed upon contract addendum if needed.

The attached document adheres to ADA, FTA, Iowa DOT and City policies and procedures.

Approval of this resolution.