Agenda 04-26-22; 4-b - Durham & Orange Transit Plan Governance Study

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2 from all three parties to the existing governance framework attended a joint workshop in early March 2022. This workshop focused on critical elements that informed the foundation of what a new ILA could offer to all parties. Discussion focused on multiple alternatives of critical elements that comprise the following four areas: Membership, Voting Structures, Financial Planning, and Program & Plan Development. Initial outcomes of this workshop indicated: • Formalizing greater involvement from multiple jurisdictions and entities at the Staff Working Group (SWG) level and associated representative voting structures (the SWG is the technical recommending body for plan implementation elements). • Clearly defining roles & responsibilities for each signatory to the updated interlocal agreement. • Solidifying the County's role in annual work program/budget development with the tax district administrator. • Defining terminology and language consistently to ensure clarity and transparency for all parties who will use this updated governance framework for plan implementation in the future. • While referencing State Statutes, the updated ILA and supporting documentation will further define equity as it relates to utilization of tax revenues throughout the county, as well as accounting for regional transit needs. During the spring of 2022, staff and agency management reconvened for a second workshop (See Attachment 1) to discuss outstanding elements and also reviewed draft governance framework alternatives through an updated ILA between the County, DCHC MPO, and GoTriangle, as well as draft supportive policies and procedures (updated SWG Bylaws, Financial Policies, as well as incorporating plan implementation administration/management elements throughout). County staff working on this study anticipate that draft alternatives can be formed into a final set of recommendations that may be presented to the BOCC in June 2022. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This study is being conducted in a partnership with Durham County. Orange County is contributing $52,833.84. This money is being reimbursed from the Article 43 Transit tax revenues. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services and supports these Goals. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact is applicable to this item: • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION