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Ferry Update

Ferry Update. October 29, 2014. Background. 01/23/11 - $3 Surcharge Adopted - Brenner, Larson, and Weimer opposed 01/11/11 – Task Force Selected – Kathy Berg, Jim Dickinson, Pat Dunn, Diane Harper, Chandler Johnson, Barbara Ryan, Riley Starks

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Ferry Update

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  1. Ferry Update October 29, 2014

  2. Background • 01/23/11 - $3 Surcharge Adopted - Brenner, Larson, and Weimer opposed • 01/11/11 – Task Force Selected – Kathy Berg, Jim Dickinson, Pat Dunn, Diane Harper, Chandler Johnson, Barbara Ryan, Riley Starks • 08/01/11 – Task Force Presented 66 Recommendations • 11/15/11 – 35-Year Gooseberry Point Lease Signed • 04/16/12 – Gooseberry Point Security & Parking Not Renewed • 04/26/12 - Kids under 18 Free • 05/08/12 – LIFAC Established • 05/28/13 – Plattsburgh Reviewed

  3. Background (cont.) • 06/30/13 – Needs-Based Position recommended • Retain senior/disabled property tax qualification • Contract with Opportunity Council and apply HUD very-low income test to households • Create new fare level, 10-ride Needs-based passenger/pedestrian for $37 • NOTE: #1 and #2 Adopted by County Council and implemented 10/01/13 • 10/08/13 – Non-payment Penalty Fee defeated • 01/01/14 – Credit Cards accepted onboard • 01/25/14 – Disabled Parking during Dry Dock reviewed • 03/27/14 – Free Passage for Adult for School Kids recommendedNOTE: Recommendation did not specifically include 6th graders under age 12 • 5/12/14 – Widened Dolphin Replacements recommended

  4. Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee • 7 Members, at least 4 but no more than 5 are residents or property owners on Lummi Island. • Provides review and recommendations to the Whatcom County Council and Executive on issues that affect the ongoing operations and infrastructure of ferry service to Lummi Island. • 3 year terms, 2 term limit, 1 year separation required. • Committee meets at least quarterly.

  5. LIFAC Members • Bob Busch - 3-year term expires 1/31/2016 • Mike McKenzie - 3-year term expires 1/31/2016 • Chuck Antholt - 2-year term expires 1/31/2015 • Stu Clark - 2-year term expires 1/31/2015 • CrisColburn - 2-year term expires 1/31/2015 • Byron Moye - Partial term expires 1/31/2016 • Greg Brown - 3-year term expires 1/31/2016

  6. PLIC Board Members • Rhayma Blake – 2010 • Dave Wing – 2011 • Mike Kmiecik – 2012 • Mary Ross – 2012 • Janet Lutz-Smith – 2013 • Jansen Pierce - 2013 • Each director shall hold office for a period of two years or until a successor is elected. Each director shall serve no more than three successive terms. 5-9 Directors.

  7. 2013 Financial “snap shot” • Operating Revenues: • Fares $1,475,990 • Ferry Deficit Reimbursement $ 134,374 • Interest and other income $ 5,659 • Road Fund (45%) $1,134,729 • TOTAL 2013 REVENUE $2,750,752 • Operating Expenditures$2,521,621 • Net Operating Gain $ 229,131 • Ferry Fund Balance $1,527,128 (vs. $658,286 1/1/2011)

  8. Ferry Ridership

  9. YTD 2014 vs. 2013

  10. LIFAC Fare Proposal Reduce ferry fares by 25%-30% in three categories: • 25-ride Passenger from $115 to $81 or $3.24 per RT.  • 25-ride Vehicle from $235 to $163 or $6.52 per RT.  • 10-ride Vehicle from $102 to $78 or $7.80 per RT. 

  11. LIFAC Proposal

  12. LIFAC Proposal

  13. 2013 Ticket Sales • 160,433 Total Tickets Sold • Provide Relief on 59% of Tickets Purchased • More, if Cheaper Alternatives Now Purchased

  14. Option #1 Go for it!

  15. Option #2 Tweak it • Lower Sr./Needs-based Raise suggested multi-ride fares • Add 1 Free Adult Passenger Fare for escort of School Kids • Lower Age Requirement for Kids from 12 to 11 years old • Adjust Vehicle/Passenger Ratio • 2002-2006 - 4.0 • 2012-2014 – 1.9 ($13/$7) • Include a recommendation for annual review process

  16. Task Force Recommendation

  17. Task Force Recommendation

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