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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2022-250
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING C ONTRACT A MENDMENT N O. 3 FOR
P LYMOUTH M ETROLINK O PERATIONS WITH F IRST T RANSIT
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth operates Plymouth Metrolink through a contract for service
with First Transit; and
WHEREAS, the contract was awarded in December of 2016 with an approved four-year
extension in December of 2020; and
WHEREAS, the contract has minimum bus driver rates set and allows for an annual review of
these between the contractor and the City; and
WHEREAS, there is difficulty in the region hiring qualified bus drivers, and Plymouth Metrolink
wages are below the regional average; and
WHEREAS, Plymouth Metrolink desires to increase the driver wages within the contract to
remain competitive in the market and maintain the existing level of service being provided; and
WHEREAS, Plymouth Metrolink desires to reinstate missed route compensation into the
contract and expand to on-demand service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that Contract Amendment No. 3 with First Transit is approved and the Mayor and City
Manager are authorized to execute the amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding will be from the Transit Fund.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 25th day of October, 2022.