HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of CyRide contract for Dial-A-Ride Services RESOLUTION NO. 11-337
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CYRIDE CONTRACT FOR
DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires transit systems receiving
federal funding to have complementary Paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) service to meet Americans with
Disabilities Act ADA requirements;( ) and,d,
WHEREAS, since CyRide receives substantial federal funding, it must comply with these
regulations as well, and for the last six years, CyRide has chosen to provide for these services
contractually, thus allowing for a quality service at a lower price to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, last year, the Council approved a five-year contract with Heartland Senior
Services(HSS)for the provision ofDial-A-Ride service,and this contract includes annual renewals;
and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2011/12 budget year will be the second year of this contract, and
therefore, requires City Council approval; and,
WHEREAS,the annual increase in cost per ride and cost per hour is 4%,and approximately
$150,000 is included in the CyRide budget to cover the costs for Dial-A-Ride services; and,
WHEREAS, the actual costs for services are reimbursed to HSS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal ofthe contract for Dial-A-Ride Services with Heartland Senior Services for FY 2011/12
at a cost of$11.60 per person during weekday,daytime service,and$39.00 per evening and weekend
service hours, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12' day of July, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Maycd
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman, Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t' day of July, 2011.