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Home My WebLink About~Master - Human Services Contract for FY 2012/13 with HIRTA RESOLUTION NO. 12-581 RESOLUTION APPROVING HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HIRTA FOR FY 2012/13 FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) is the state-appointed regional agency for the transit district that includes Story County; and, WHEREAS, HIRTA had contracted with Heartland Senior Services to provide transit services in the county until July 1, 2012, when service was transferred back to HIRTA, and Heartland had received funds from ASSET to enhance the transit services and provide reduced rates to certain groups of riders; and, WHEREAS, many riders use this transit service to go to and from other human services agencies in the area; and, WHEREAS,because Heartland had indicated that service would be transferred to HIRTA, the ASSET funders allocated transportation funds,but did not award contracts for 2012/13,and the City allocated $37,957 for transportation services through ASSET; and, WHEREAS,ASSET staff agreed to make contract recommendations once HIRTA had one quarter's worth of ridership and cot information; and, WHEREAS, HIRTA has provided staff with information indicating that City rides cost $10.77, County rides are $15.04, and rides to Iowa City cost $120.01; and, WHEREAS,staff feels comfortable that these cost estimates are reasonable and is asking for the Council's approval to enter into a contract with HIRTA; and, WHEREAS, Council should note that, although the fiscal year started several months ago, HIRTA can be reimbursed for services that have already been delivered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Human Services Contract with HIRTA for FY 2012/13 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 13t' day of November, 2012. Diane Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Wacha Seconded by: Davis Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13`'day of November, 2012.