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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: August 20, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Elliot Kampert
SUBJECT: Request for Public Hearing on Okaloosa County Transit WAVE Proposed
Rate Increase/Route Reductions
DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Department of Growth Management requests the Board
discuss potential changes to public transit routes and fares, and, based on the discussion,
schedule a public hearing to consider public input regarding proposed revisions of the fare
structure and for the elimination of routes for the Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) WAVE public
transit service.
BACKGROUND: During the initial review of the public transportation budget, the Board
requested additional information regarding potential fare increases as well as general information
pertaining to public transit, particularly the fixed route (WAVE) system. The attached
spreadsheet illustrates the potential impact of two fare increase scenarios in regard to both
revenue and ridership. It is important to note that the fare increase scenarios are based on a
reduction in routes necessitated by funding availability, specifically that routes 11 and 12
(Crestview) and 33 (Destin) would be eliminated. Staff requests that the Board consider this
information and provide direction to staff so that the final transit budget may be prepared. If it is
determined that routes and fares must be changed, the Okaloosa County Public Transit Fare and
Route Modification Policy requires the County hold a public hearing to hear comments on
proposed rate or route changes prior to adoption. It is recommended that this hearing be held
prior to the final budget hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Growth Management recommends that the
Board discuss the potential changes to routes and fares, and direct staff accordingly. If it is
determined that routes and fares will change, staff requests that the Board schedule a public
hearing during its regular meeting of September 3, 2013 (6:30 PM Crestview Courthouse), and
authorize staff to run the necessary advertisement.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator