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File #: 23-249    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Filed
File created: 4/27/2023 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: Final action: 5/8/2023
Title: Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Informational Item Presenter: Travis Easton, P.E., Public Works Director Gayle Sturdivant, P.E., City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director
Attachments: 1. PPRTA general info for distribution.pdf

 

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Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Informational Item

 

  Presenter: 

Travis Easton, P.E., Public Works Director
Gayle Sturdivant, P.E., City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director

 

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  Summary:

This is an informational item only to provide general background material on the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA)

 

  Background: 

The PPRTA was initially approved by the voters in 2004. PPRTA funding consists of a one-cent sales tax and is divided into three funding areas:  55% for capital projects, 35% for maintenance activities and 10% for transit operations.

  Previous Council Action:

Resolution 227-04 supporting the November 2, 2004 ballot issue to create the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA)

Resolution 109-12 endorsing the extension of the PPRTA Capital Program through  2024

Resolution 12-22 endorsing the extension of the PPRTA Capital Program through 2034

 

  Financial Implications:

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  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

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  Stakeholder Process:

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  Alternatives:

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Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

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Summary of Ordinance Language

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