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Fountain approves 10-year transit IGSA with Fort Carson; Fort will fund vehicles and operations
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental support agreement with Fort Carson to have Fountain Transit provide on‑post transit services (circulator and on‑demand). Fort Carson will fund vehicles, equipment and staff; the service will connect to regional transfer points.
The Fountain City Council voted unanimously Sept. 23 to approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a 10-year intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) with Fort Carson that will let Fountain Transit provide on‑post transit services funded by the installation.
"This IGSA would enable the city of Fountain to provide on demand and circulator route transit services on post on Fort Carson," said John Trilch, introducing the item and Fort Carsons strategic community liaison, Dave Chikminian, who attended the meeting. Trilch said approval would allow the city to establish an additional division of Fountain Transit and expand vehicles, equipment and personnel to operate seven days a week, year round.
Why it matters: The agreement will increase transportation options for soldiers and family members who have limited mobility options on post and will connect Fort Carson riders to Fountains commercial areas and regional transit at the South Academy Highlands transfer stop and Pikes Peak State College transfer point.
Trilch said the IGSA was negotiated over more than a year and relies on federal authorization for intergovernmental support. He described the IGSA as funded by Fort Carson, with the post providing the funds in advance to cover vehicle acquisition, equipment and personnel costs. "All of the costs that are associated with this IGSA will be fully paid for by Fort Carson," Trilch said.
Council members asked about jobs and hiring. City staff said the service will create both full- and part-time positions; the city expects up to 23 positions at full build out, phased in over time, including drivers, dispatchers, administrative staff and an IGSA manager. Staff said most driver roles will not require a commercial driver's license, but all personnel who must access the military installation will be subject to Fort Carsons personnel and background requirements.
The council voted 6-0 to approve the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. Mayor Thompson and the council said they plan a public signing ceremony once Fort Carson and higher headquarters finalize scheduling.
Ending: City staff will begin recruiting and buying equipment after signatures are exchanged; Trilch and Fort Carson representatives said they would return to a future council meeting for a public ceremony marking the partnership.
