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Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager providing an update on the 2013 transit budget requiring an estimated 2% increase in local share contributions and authorization to schedule a public comment opportunity on the elimination of Saturday service on Routes 2 and 5.
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 09-19-12: Defer
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 10-17-12: The 2013 Transit Utility budget is recommended to the Common Council as submitted.
Fiscal Note: The 2013 City contribution is to remain stable with sale of surplus equipment accounting for any minor inflationary total budget increases. Transit Union members have agreed to an additional two-year freeze on pay and benefits.