ContractJoint Powers Authority Agreement • April 30th, 2024
Contract Type FiledApril 30th, 2024Agenda Item: 6.c. TO: Chair and Members of the Joint Powers Authority FROM: Habib F. Balian, Foothill Gold Line Chief Executive Officer DATE: May 9, 2024 SUBJECT: Reinstatement of JPA Annual Dues and Increase in Member Compensation RECOMMENDATION: That the Joint Powers Authority consider 1) reinstatement of JPA annual dues in the amount of $3,500 per member agency every two years and 2) an increase in member compensation to $150 per meeting. SUMMARY: The Joint Powers Authority Agreement, dated March 2004, established Annual Dues to be paid by each member annually. Annual Dues cover expenses including meeting fees and expense, insurance, and any necessary legal fees. The last time the JPA requested annual dues was June 2021. In April 2024, discussion of the Reinstatement of JPA Annual Dues led to a request of staff to review the compensation per member per meeting which is currently$100 per meeting. Per review of the Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority Joint Exercise of Power