Indigo Board of Directors Meeting – April 16, 2026

The Indigo Board of Directors convened on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:15 AM (afternoon session) with a quorum present. Director Fagan participated virtually, requiring roll‑call votes on all actions. The meeting included awards and recognitions, committee reports, approval of March 19, 2026 minutes, nine action items (A1–A9), and two information items (I1–I2). All votes were unanimous.

Awards and Recognitions

• President and CEO Jennifer Pierce recognized March 2026 safe drivers, including Calvin Cargyle (21 years safe driving, 32 years of service) and announced Nikia Ann King as April Operations Employee of the Month for earning a six‑year safe driving certificate and demonstrating commitment to safety and excellence.

Committee Reports

• Without objection, the board entered into the record the Service Committee report from its April 9, 2026 meeting and the Governance and Audit Committee report from its April 9, 2026 meeting.

Action Items

• A1: Approval of March 19, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes – Approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.
• A2: CMC Contract for East Campus Garage – Awarded a construction manager as constructor (CMC) contract to Shield Sexton for pre‑construction services at a flat fee of $98,490 (corrected from a typo). The contract covers pre‑construction through 30% design; a construction guaranteed maximum price amendment is expected in March/April 2027. DBE participation will be established at that time. Unanimously approved.
• A3: BRT Shelter Cleaning & Maintenance Contract Amendment – Approved an amendment for Shuck Corporation to apply wood treatment (cleaning, brightening, and oil treatment) to ePay wood panels on all 34 Red Line stations at a cost of $135,000. The work will create a maintenance baseline and future plan. Unanimously approved.
• A4: Utility Reimbursement Agreement for Washington Street BRT Station – Authorized a reimbursement agreement with Citizens Energy Group for up to $95,600 to relocate utilities conflicting with the BRT station project. Unanimously approved.
• A5: New Indigo Foundation Board Member – Approved the appointment of Darrell Lockett to replace Gene Castor (Anthem/Elevance). Unanimously approved.
• A6: Amendment to 2018 Service Standards – Approved updates to the federally required service standards, including revised on‑time performance targets, off‑peak standards, adjusted productivity baselines post‑COVID, reference to the Transit Operations Performance Report, and a new community route definition to guide coverage route decisions. Unanimously approved.
• A7: Amendment to Legal Services Contract with Hoover Hull Turner LLP – Approved a one‑year extension (through May 1, 2027) on the same terms and rates, with total spend of just over $19,000 over two years. Unanimously approved.
• A8: Bus Camera Equipment Contract – Approved a three‑year contract with IDIS Americas for bus camera equipment and accessories not to exceed $124,385. This is a fiscally responsible alternative to replacing the entire system. New camera systems for additional fleets will be handled separately. Unanimously approved.
• A9: Contract for 1501 Women’s Locker Room Renovation – Approved a contract with Shuck Corporation for $216,390 to renovate the women’s locker room at 1501 West Washington Street, serving female mechanics (currently four) and other staff. The renovation will address wear and tear, improve ADA accessibility, and update the space. Unanimously approved.

Information Items

• I1: Finance Report – Interim CFO Justin Burkko reported that fare revenue was 7.77% over budget for March and 1.9% over budget year‑to‑date; tax collections were on track, with an expected supplemental income tax distribution of ~$9 million after June. Personal services were 15.5% under budget YTD; materials and supplies 19% under budget in March due to favorable fuel pricing. Overall expenses were 17.59% under budget YTD.
• I2: Flowbird Contract Extension – Staff executed Change Order 16 to extend the Flowbird fare collection contract through December 31, 2026, to allow parallel operation with the new Masabi system (go‑live July 1, 2026). This allows riders to spend down existing balances and provides a safety net during transition. A communication plan for riders with remaining balances is being developed.

Key Outcomes

• All nine action items were approved unanimously by roll‑call vote.
• The board accepted the committee reports and information items as presented.
• No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned after the information items.