File #: CM-19-039    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Council Motion Status: Passed
File created: 12/10/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/13/2020 Final action: 1/13/2020
Title: Trial period - Free Transit for Seniors Notice given by: Councillor Watkins
Attachments: 1. Admin Backgrounder - Trial Period - Free Transit for Seniors

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Trial period - Free Transit for Seniors

Notice given by: Councillor Watkins

 

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PURPOSE OF REPORT

 

On December 10, 2019 Councillor Watkins provided notice in accordance with Section 23 of Procedure Bylaw 3/2018 of his intention to make the proposed motion below.

 

In order for Council to debate the motion, it must be formally moved.

 

PROPOSED MOTION(S):

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That St. Albert citizens 65 years and older be provided free transit for a trial period of one year. At the end of the one-year period the trial should be assessed based on items such as cost to the municipality, ridership numbers etc. Furthermore, the estimated cost of $44,700 be funded from the Stabilization fund.

 

 

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Report Date:  January 13, 2020

Author:  Dianne Mason

Committee/Department:  Legal and Legislative Services

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer:  Kerry Hilts

Chief Administrative Officer:  Kevin Scoble