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Consideration of Next Steps Toward Establishing the Tehama County Transportation Commission (TCTC) as an Independent Agency - Deputy Director Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
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Informational Presentation for consideration of next steps toward establishing the Tehama County Transportation Commission (TCTC) as an independent agency and possible direction to staff.
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Financial Impact:
None at this time.
Background Information:
Discussion:
1. Business as Usual - Core Duties Unchanged
o TCTC will continue to deliver state- and federally required planning products.
o TCTC will continue to manage TRAX, ParaTRAX, and METS transit services.
o TCTC will continue to provide specialized support services, including GIS, emergency coordination, and 'Flood' department support.
Effect: The traveling public and community stakeholders will see no disruption to transportation services.
2. Administrative Framework - MOUs Needed
o Auditor (Payroll): Services already paid for; establish processing and formalize MOU.
o County Counsel: Services already paid for; formalize MOU.
o Personnel: Currently not regularly utilized; formal MOU needed and small revenue benefit to County.
o Public Works: Services already paid for; updated MOU for coordinated efforts.
Effect: Ensures continuity of administrative support while formalizing cost transparency.
3. Employee Impacts
o Minimal impacts: only change is removal of four employees from County health care group and establishing new carrier through outside party.
o Employee benefits options to be explored (County pool, RCTC model, CSDA options).
o Ongoing discussions with PERS to confirm seamless continuation of retirement benefits now that they sever small local agencies.
Effect: Retains existing staff, protects benefits, clarifies benefit administration.
4. Facilities & Operations
o TCTC/TRAX campus purchased with 100% transit/transportation funds and owned by Transit Board & TCTC.
o Building costs are al...
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