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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: October 15, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Elliot Kampert
SUBJECT: Crestview Transit Update
DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Crestview City Council will discuss whether and to what
extent the City wishes to participate in the funding of Routes 11 and 12 during a workshop to be
held on October 14, 2013. It is anticipated that the Council will then provide direction during its
regular meeting which will follow the workshop later the same day (October 14).
BACKGROUND: Due to budgetary constraints, Okaloosa County Transit Routes 11 and 12
that serve the Crestview area will be discontinued as of November 4, 2013. During the County's
final budget hearing, the Board of County Commissioners offered that, if the City of Crestview
would provide 50% of the required local match, these routes could be restored. Since as of this
writing neither the workshop nor Council meeting have occurred, this agenda summary cannot
advise the BCC regarding the City's actions. However, based on the discussions that occurred
during a public workshop held on October 8 hosted by the City, potential options may include
the City providing 50% of the amount needed to maintain both routes, or the City may request
consolidation of the routes and provide 50% of the funds needed for a single route. The City
may develop additional options unknown at this time. It is important to note that, if the City's
request results in alteration of the routes, a 60 day notification may be needed to allow riders to
adjust to the changes. If this is the case, the City would also be required to fund 50% of the 60
day cost.
RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the Board consider the options as may be
presented by the City of Crestview following their workshop and meeting of October 14, and
provide direction to staff accordingly.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator