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City of El Paso City of El Paso FY2010 City Manager’s Proposed Budget 7/15/2009 1

Sun Metro FY10 City Manager’s Proposed Budget Comparison by Character APPROPRIATIONS ADOPTED FY09 PROPOSED FY10 % CHANGE PERSONAL SERVICES $ 29,894,828 $ 32,454,557 8.56% CONTRACTUAL $ 4,364,746 $ 4,605,306 5.51% SERVICES MATERIALS AND 1 $ 15,408,684 $ 11,601,140 -24.71% SUPPLIES OPERATING $ 4,871,256 $ 4,856,289 -0.31% EXPENDITURES 2 NON-OPERATING $ 3,004,270 $ 985,274 -67.20% 3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 2,988,073 $ 1,860,190 -37.75% 4 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 1,084,219 $ 3,246,017 199.39% TOTAL BUDGET $ 61,616,076 $ 59,608,773 -3.26% LESS: $ (2,988,073) $ (1,860,190) -37.75% GRANT MATCH NET BUDGET $ 58,628,003 $ 57,748,583 -1.50% 7/15/2009 2

FY10 City Manager’s Proposed Comparison by Character APPROPRIATIONS ADOPTED ADJUSTED FY09 PROPOSED % FY09 FY10 CHANGE PROPOSED FY10/ ADOPTED FY09 PERSONAL SERVICES $ 29,894,828 $ 29,904,829 $ 32,454,557 8.56% CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 4,364,746 $ 4,459,000 $ 4,605,306 5.51% 1 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ 15,408,684 $ 13,915,293 $ 11,601,140 -24.71% OPERATING $ 4,871,256 $ 4,857,584 $ 4,856,289 -0.31% EXPENDITURES 2 NON-OPERATING $ 3,004,270 $ 3,004,270 $ 985,274 -67.20% 3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 2,988,073 $ 2,988,073 $ 1,860,190 -37.75% 4 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 1,084,219 $ 2,487,027 $ 3,246,017 199.39% TOTAL BUDGET $ 61,616,076 $ 61,616,076 $ 59,608,773 -3.26% LESS: $ (2,988,073) $ (2,988,073) $ (1,860,190) -37.75% GRANT MATCH NET BUDGET $ 58,628,003 $ 58,628,003 $ 57,748,583 -1.50% 7/15/2009 3

Sun Metro Specific Budget Highlights Variances/Changes from FY09 Adopted 1 24.71% reduction from $10.2 to $7.5M in fuel costs 2 67.20% reduction in non-operating expenses reflects interest expense only and no longer includes principal; reflects 40 – 2006 buses and $12M in new debt 3 37.75% decrease in local match required; ARRA is 100% money 4 199% increase in capital outlay is necessary for mid- life overhaul of 2004 New Flyers and installation of 25 AVL systems 3.26% overall reduction in Appropriations 7/15/2009 4

Sun Metro FY10 City Manager’s Proposed Budget Comparison by Character REVENUES ADOPTED FY09 PROPOSED FY10 % CHANGE SALES TAX $ 35,495,511 $ 34,863,219 -1.78% 5 FARES & FEES $ 9,207,316 $ 9,766,290 6.07% FTA SUBSIDY $ 12,579,667 $ 12,003,024 -4.58% 6 ADVERTISING $ 350,000 $ 200,000 -42.86% EXCISE TAX $ 2,325,293 $ 2,526,171 8.64% CREDIT 7 OTHER $ 146,325 $ 250,069 70.90% 8 FUND TRANSFER $ 1,511,964 $ - -100.00% TOTAL BUDGET $ 61,616,076 $ 59,608,773 -3.26% 7/15/2009 5

Sun Metro Specific Budget Highlights Variances/Changes from FY09 Adopted 5 6.07% increase in fare revenues projected with introduction of Day and Week passes 6 42.86% reduction in advertising revenues; may be further reduced if Ordinance prohibits external City advertising 7 70.90% increase in Other Revenues is attributable to Bus Bench franchise revenues, parking revenues, and concession revenues 8 100% decrease use of Fund Balance; no use of reserves anticipated 7/15/2009 6

Sun Metro FY10 City Manager’s Proposed Budget Comparison by Function Division/Program FY2009 FY2010 % Change Proposed FY10/ Adopted Proposed Adopted FY 09 Administration and 9 $ 12,457,969 $ 11,548,160 -7.30% Department Wide Costs 10 Bus Operations $ 31,721,575 $ 29,339,917 -7.51% Bus and Facility 11 $ 13,361,936 $ 15,628,723 16.96% Maintenance 12 Safety and Security $ 1,086,523 $ 1,231,783 13.37% 13 Capital Match $ 2,988,073 $ 1,860,190 -37.75% Total $ 61,616,076 $ 59,608,773 -3.26% 7/15/2009 7

Sun Metro Specific Budget Highlights Variances/Changes from FY09 Adopted 9 7.03% reduction reflects change in method of accounting for repayment of liabilities 10 7.51% reduction in fuel costs 11 16.96% increase in maintenance costs Janitorial services at new transfer centers • Maintenance for 200 additional bus shelters • Expiring warranty period on LNG fuel island at Depot • 12 13.37% increase in safety and security expenses Increased security services at new transfer centers • Additional training for coach operators • 13 37.75% decrease in local match; ARRA funds are 100% monies and do not require any local match 7/15/2009 8

Sun Metro FY10 City Manager’s Proposed Authorized Position Count FY2009 FY2010 % Change Adopted Proposed Coach Operators 14 413.66 431.66 4.35% Bus and Facilities Maintenance 140.00 141.00 0.71% Operations 58.00 59.00 1.72% Administration 15 44.80 49.30 10.04% Safety and Security 16 4.00 6.00 50.00% Planning 9.00 9.00 0.00% Total Authorized Positions 669.46 695.96 3.96% 7/15/2009 9

Sun Metro Specific Budget Highlights Variances/Changes from FY09 Adopted 14 4.35% addition of 18 coach operators to reduce overtime; estimated cost savings of $1M 15 10.04% addition increase in Administrative personnel Marketing Specialist • Construction Development Coordinator to monitor projects • and ARRA funding Transit Supervisor to monitor bus bench compliance • 16 50.00% increase in Safety & Security personnel reflects transfer of 2 Transit Supervisors from Operations to Safety for training and oversight 7/15/2009 10

Sun Metro Specific Budget Highlights Reason for Changes: Factors, Budgetary Impact � New contract for LNG renders average cost of $1.03/gallon � $15,092,084 in ARRA delays need for debt � Net savings from route efficiencies. Eliminate Route 64 and increase services on Routes 25 and 63 to cover service area � Reduce number of buses on SMART 101 and maintain 10 minute peak headway � Expand limited express service on Alameda 7/15/2009 11

Sun Metro Vision To make transit a more accessible, attractive, and viable travel option, and to make El Paso the least car dependent city in the nation; thereby, leading to economic development and improving the quality of life for our community. 7/15/2009 12

Sun Metro Strategy • For the last two years, Sun Metro’s strategy has been to improve and establish an effective and efficient public transit system built on the pillars of safety, reliability, and customer service. • Sun Metro’s new strategy will focus on making public transit accessible, attractive and viable as a travel option. 7/15/2009 13

Sun Metro Goals 1. Change the culture of thinking for all Sun Metro staff to one that is highly professional and courteous, befitting of the City of El Paso’s commitment to transit. 2. Improve safety and reliability and transit services offered. 3. Introduce new services, passenger amenities, and marketing programs to increase ridership and revenues. 4. Plan effectively to prepare Sun Metro for increased ridership and the introduction of the Rapid Transit Services (RTS) in 2012/2013. 7/15/2009 14

Sun Metro Objectives • Completion of the Downtown, Westside and Mission Valley Transfer Centers • Substantial completion of Glory Road Transfer Center • Implement new transit services to match infrastructure improvements including circulator, park n’ ride, and express routes • Purchase 8 new 35’ CNG buses 7/15/2009 15

Sun Metro Objectives (cont.) • Greatly improve passenger amenities – Approximately 200 new bus shelters – Upgrade all bus stops – Continued upgrade of passenger information systems including Google Transit – Renovate existing transfer facilities • Solidify planning and funding sources for: – A reliable CNG fuel source – Northeast and Far East Transfer Centers – New Ops/Admin/Maint facility 7/15/2009 16

Sun Metro Objectives (cont.) • No service reduction but efficiency adjustments • 8 hours internal training for all drivers (previously 1-2 hours annually) • Improvement of external and internal communications and marketing • Maintain and improve ridership above national trends (current national ridership for cities of similar size is -3%; El Paso is at +2%) 7/15/2009 17