STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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8/27/2024
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Date:August 27, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From:George N. Harris II, Senior Director/Treasurer – Admin Services Subject:Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated JPA between the City of Lancaster, Palmdale, and County of Los Angeles for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA).
Recommendations:
1) Approve the third amendment to the agreement between the City of Lancaster, the City of Palmdale, and the County of Los Angeles for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) transit service agreement.
2) Appropriate $480,000 to account 21819000.5710 for FY 24/25 budget year. 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute the agreement amendment and all future amendments in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
$480,000 to account 21819000.5710 for FY 24/25.
Background:
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is a public entity established on April 1, 1992, pursuant to Section 6506 of the Government Code of the State of California. AVTA was formed under a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA). Its members consist of the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale. The JPA members jointly contribute capital and operating funding to AVTA each year to assist in providing transit services to the Antelope Valley Area.
AVTA is governed by a six-member Board of Directors with governance responsibilities over all activities related to AVTA. The Board is comprised of two directors from each participating 1 7
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jurisdiction and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The Executive Director/CEO manages day-to-day operations and implements Board policy in accordance with the duties specified in the applicable sections of the Government Code of the State of California and the JPA.
AVTA was formed to provide and administer public transportation services for the citizens of Lancaster, Palmdale, and certain unincorporated sections of the County of Los Angeles in the Antelope Valley. The Greater Antelope Valley area encompasses over 3,000 square miles, includes both Northern Los Angeles County and Eastern Kern County, and is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The Antelope Valley provides a thriving environment for economic growth and offers a wide range of benefits to businesses seeking to relocate or expand their operations.
The third amendment to the contract redefines the AVTA allocation formula for operation cost for each jurisdiction based on population. This results in an increase in cost for FY 24/25 of $479,399.
Each year moving forward, the impact will vary based on the agreed-upon methodology. The City of Palmdale and the City of Lancaster will contribute equally based on the higher allocation of the cost allocation methodology.
Attachment:
Third Amendment to JPA Agreement for AVTA.