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OCTAP Cooperative Agreement & Resolution May 7, 2019 Page 2 shortfall in funding for OCTAP administration. Subsequently, all OCTAP member agencies have been invoiced on a population -based cost sharing formula to cover this funding gap and continue the operation of OCTAP. With Governor Brown's signing of taxi regulation legislation AB 1069 (Chapter 753, Statutes of 2017) in October 2017, OCTAP, as it currently exists, could not continue past 2018. Following further discussions between OCTA, OCCMA, and OCTAP stakeholders, all OCTAP member agencies unanimously agreed to request that OCTA continue to administer OCTAP beginning January 1, 2019, for an initial term of two years (term may be extended upon agreement among the parties). Estimated costs for all participating agencies were also agreed upon using the same population -based cost sharing model (provided in Exhibit 2). OCTA staff has prepared a cooperative agreement (Exhibit 3) and is requesting its execution from member agencies. Upon approval, OCCMA and the City will work with OCTA to take steps necessary to continue to administer OCTAP. In the coming months, OCTA will work with member agencies and the taxi industry on what a newly structured OCTAP will look like, including attempting to level the playing field with TNCs and reduce outside costs to support OCTAP. Staff seeks City Council approval for the City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement No. C- 8-2015 with OCTA for a term of two years and adoption of the resolution (Exhibit 1) to reflect new OCTAP regulations. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 — Economic Development, Objective #1 (Implement a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to Ensure that Santa Ana is a City with a Vibrant Business Climate that is Accessible, User -Friendly, and Welcoming to All Residents and Visitors). FISCAL IMPACT Due to the prevalence of TNCs and the consequent decrease in revenue from reduced permit issuance, OCTAP costs to member agencies have increased. Based on its population, Santa Ana has a 10.08% funding share of the total cost for OCTA to administer the OCTAP program. However, as shown in Attachment A, estimated costs to the City are $9,920 in FY 18/19 (January -June), $23,880 in FY 19/20 (July -June), and $17,751 in FY 20/21 (July -December). Funds for the FY 18/19 contribution of $9,920 are available in the General Non -Departmental contract services account (no. 01105015-62300). The share is based on population and the costs are estimated and may be adjusted slightly. 55A-2