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Approve a resolution appointing members to the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee as recommended by the Nominating Committee. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Austin Project Connect.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
December 14, 2023 - City Council appointed members to the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) as recommended by the Nominating Committee.
September 21, 2023 - City Council approved amendments to the CAC bylaws that updated the member appointment process along with other elements. The CapMetro Board and the Austin Transit Partnership Board approved the same amendments at their respective September meetings.
June 6, 2023 - City Council, the CapMetro Board, and the Austin Transit Partnership Board approved amendments to the Project Connect CAC bylaws to allow a member of the CAC to serve after the expiration of the member's term for up to six months if a replacement has not been appointed.
March 24, 2022 - City Council approved the Project Connect CAC Bylaws.
December 18, 2020 - City Council approved Resolution No. 20201218-004 and CapMetro Board approved Resolution No. AI-2020-1402 to jointly establish the CAC.
For More Information:
Liane Conte, Interim Mobility Officer, Austin Project Connect, 512-974-7922.
Additional Backup Information:
The Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was jointly established by the Austin City Council (Resolution No. 20201218-004) and CapMetro Board of Directors (Resolution No. AI-2020-1402) in December 2020 to assist the Austin Transit Partnership Board, City Council, and CapMetro Board in engaging the community and advising on anti-displacement and equity matters related to Project Connect. The resolution creating the CAC is reflected in the Joint Powers Agreement adopted by the three Project Connect partners, and in the CAC Bylaws, also adopted by all three parties. Amendments to the Bylaws...
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