Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING A TRANSIT FARE PROMOTION
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria operates Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) to provide public transportation services to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) serves as a regional planning and coordinating agency for public transit throughout Santa Barbara County; and
WHEREAS, SBCAG has been awarded Low Carbon Transportation Opportunity Program (LCTOP) funds for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, SBCAG has developed a Fare Promotion Reimbursement Agreement to cooperatively provide reimbursement to participating transit providers for the fare revenue not collected during promotional "free ride" periods; and
WHEREAS, entering into this Agreement will allow SMRT to participate in these coordinated promotions, wh ich will increase ridership and raise awareness of transit services in the community, with no negative fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria has reviewed the proposed Transit Fare Promotion Reimbursement Agreement and finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to execute this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into the Transit Fare Promotion Reimbursement Agreement with the SBCAG; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to administer administrative and immaterial changes should they be needed during the life of the Agreement.
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 16th day of September 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager