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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-12; City Council; 3784-A; Sale of Passes for North County Transit DistrictCITY OF CARLSBAD AGENDA BILL NO. Ii Initial: DATE: nrtohPDept.Hd. ��„•_-1 A 76 C. Atty. DEPARTMENT: FINANCE C. Mgr. Subject: SALE OF PASSES FOR NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT. Statement of the Matter NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT HAS REQUESTED THE CITY OF CARLSBAD PARTICIPATE IN THE SALE OF THE ECONOPASS PROGRAM. IN AN EFFORT TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY THE CASHIER COULD SELL THESE PASSES. AT PRESENT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHER LICENSES, ETC. EXHIBIT LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT. RECOMMENDATION RECOMMEND COUNCIL PASS MINUTE MOTION APPROVING SALE OF NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT ECONOPASSES. COUNCIL ACTION: 10-12-76 Approval was given for the distribution and sale's of North C.ourity Transit District Econopass tickets by the City staff, as requested by the Transit District. 61' 8 cr OCT 976 r"„ OFC�AR4S';!D asee October 1 1976 Honorable Mayor Robert C. Frazee: Your North County Transit District has a new monthly Econo- pass program which will greatly assist the citizens of your city. The program is set up for three g'.'oups. All offer unlimited rides per month for the following groups: A. Econopass - For regular patrons, $10 a month. B. Studentpass - For full-time college students (minimum 12 units) and below for $8 per month. C. Helperpass - For senior citizens and the handicapped for $5 a month. Seniors are 60 years of age or older. Handicapped must have a written statement from a doctor or applicable agency. This is a good program, but we need your help. We would like you to sell these passes for us. Our accounting regulations are simple and, after all, we are here to serve the people. This is another piece of information you should know. This month and this month only, all passes will be sold at one-half price. By the way, we need Co move fast so there will be some- body contacting you seeking your assistance and aiding you in setting up the program. This is a public service venture that is topical, worthwhile and will benefit both our agencies. This joint activity has worked very well in the South County as well as other parts of the county. Thank you in advance for your aid. cer y, n J ti Execu iv Director JJJ:nl CC: City Manager