HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/19/2007 - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA) ITEM NUMBER: 16
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: June 19, 2007
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Darin Atteberry
SUBJECT
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is for Council to formally decide whether to participate in further
discussions and negotiations on the proposed Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and in
preparation of a draft agreement to be presented to voters within the RTA boundaries.
A citizens steering committee has developed a proposed package to be presented to regional voters
in November, 2007.
Fort Collins participated in a regional partnership roundtable meeting on May 30 at the Larimer
County Events Center. The steering committee proposal was presented and comments and feedback
were solicited from participating municipalities and counties. Fort Collins chose not to take a formal
position at this meeting as Council had yet to discuss the issue.
The steering committee proposal and a minority opinion proposal were then brought before the City
Council on June 5 for discussion. Following Council discussion at the work session, the majority
indicated they did not want to pursue further participation in the RTA at this time.
This item will allow for additional Council discussion,public input and a formal motion and vote
as to whether the City should continue participating in the RTA discussions at the present time.