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This past Monday, a task for four, which includes Council Person Lou Waters and Appointed Council Person Steve Solomon, presented their recommendation that Coyote Run be turned over to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) starting in 2013. Though the meeting was held on short notice to get public input, it was clear to all that this decision has been made.
One thing we did note was that there was no discussion of the financial implications of this decision for the Town of Oro Valley. Generally, all financial aspects of the transaction must be analyzed and considered before making this decision.
So, our friend John Musolf sent of a quick message to Council Person Waters:
"Dear Lou:
I attended the Coyote Run Service Update on Monday, October 24, 2011. What I heard and saw was that the Town of Oro Valley will continue to support Coyote Run until June 2013. Then the Transit Task Force is recommending a Proposed Transportation Regional Solution for continuing Coyote Run Service.
You most certainly must have prepared a financial due diligence, which would include an analysis of what monies will be exchanged for the capital assets (buses, bus shelters/land and easements), personal property (furniture, fixtures, computers, printers, phone, copiers, and related equipment, etc.). What will happen to the current Coyote Run employees in June 2013? What will happen to the pensions of current Coyote Run employees in June 2013?"
Here's the response:
""such" information will be available when details of an Intergovernmental Agreement have been designed."
Not only do we find this response to be terse, we also find that it is insufficient.
Apparently, according to the response of Council Person Waters, the task force has not done its financial due dilligence even though it has made its decision.
So, let me get this right: The decision to not fund Coyote Run is a financial decision; but the decision to turn it over to the RTA is not?
Be sure to keep an eye on this one folks: Follow the money.
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1 comment:
After attending this meeting, it seems to me in 2013, Coyote Run would be up for bid, and the Council would not match the highest bid. Thus, Coyote Run would merely become another RTA bus.
When approved, were not RTA's funds to provide for improved roads and bridges? What happens to Coyote Run service to the elderly and disabled if the money is spent before 2025?
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