Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE TO OPERATE DIAL-A-RIDE (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
On January 20, 2015, the City Council approved the selection of Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (ASC) to operate the City's Dial-A-Ride program at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00 annually. The term was from July 10, 2015 through July 9, 2018, with the option of two, one-year extensions based on performance. Tonight, the City Council is asked to approve Amendment No. 1 that would extend the term from July 10, 2018, through July 9, 2020, and correct the annual cost language to reflect the do-not-exceed amount.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson's Dial-A-Ride (DAR) program provides reliable and affordable transportation via taxicabs and lift-equipped mini vans to Carson residents who are at least 60 years of age, or disabled adults who are at least 18 years of age or older. The service is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Eligible users can register for the program by providing proof of Carson residency and age. Existing participants are required to renew their membership biannually by providing proof of Carson residency.
Once an applicant pays a $10.00 registration card fee, participants receive a card in the mail which can be used like a debit card. DAR utilizes a card swipe or tap system as the means of paying for trips upon entry and exit of a taxicab. Program participants can purchase a maximum of twenty (20) one-way trips a month at a cost of $2.00 per trip. The maximum value of each trip cannot ...
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