Staff Report

Town of Fountain Hills — Town Council (2026-05-19)

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ITEM 9.c. 
 
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 
 
STAFF REPORT 
 
Meeting Date: 
5/19/2026 
Meeting Type: 
Town Council Regular Meeting 
Submitting Department: 
Administration / Administrative Services 
Prepared by: 
David Trimble, Deputy Town Manager/Administrative Services 
Director 
Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5125 
Email: dtrimble@fountainhillsaz.gov 
 
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) 
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:  Regarding Resolution 2026-08, the 
Intergovernmental Agreement renewal with the Regional Public Transit Authority - Valley 
Metro, relating to transit services in Fountain Hills. 
 
Staff Summary (background) 
The action before the Town Council is approval of the FY 2027 Intergovernmental 
Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), also known as 
Valley Metro. Approval of the IGA keeps the annual agreement with Valley Metro in place 
and allows RideChoice to continue for eligible Fountain Hills residents during FY 2027. 
RideChoice is the Town’s only active transit program. No General Fund monies are currently 
budgeted for transit service. The program is funded through restricted regional transit sources 
and accumulated restricted transit fund balance. Based on current projections, existing 
restricted transit fund balances are sufficient to cover the projected FY 2026 and FY 2027 
funding gaps. Staff recommends approval of the FY 2027 IGA as presented. 
 
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle 
Transit Services 
 
Risk Analysis 
N/A 
 
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) 
N/A 
 
Staff Recommendation(s) 
Staff recommends approval of the FY 2027 IGA as presented. 
 
Suggested Motion 
Move to approve Resolution 2026-08 
 
FISCAL IMPACT 
Fiscal Impact: $0 General Fund 
Budget Reference: Fund 400 
Funding Source: Regional Restricted Transit Funds: Arizona Lottery Funds 
 
ATTACHMENTS 
1. 
FY_2027_Valley_Metro_IGA_Staff_Report_Final_pdf 
2. 
FY_2027_Transit Presentation for 05-19-2026 Council Meeting_pdf 
3. 
Original 2014-32 IGA with RPTA 
4. 
FY_2027_Resolution_2026-08_Valley Metro_IGA_5-19-2026_pdf