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Extension to the City of Gainesville’s Funding Agreement with ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc. for an On-Demand Transportation Pilot Program for Seniors (B)
This item is a request to extend the agreement between the City of Gainesville and ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc. for the period of February 1 through June 30, 2016 for the On-Demand Senior Transportation Pilot Program.
Explanation
The original contract for the On-Demand Senior Transportation Pilot Program was for the period October 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Without the City Commission’s approval of the extension, the pilot program will cease on January 31st. ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc., is requesting that the City extend the length of the agreement because of the lateness in the start-up and the training time necessary to implement the program. The program was slow in getting started; however, seniors have familiarized themselves with the Uber application and have begun to use the program more frequently; ridership more than doubled in December. The City of Gainesville has an agreement with ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc., for the transportation pilot program, and ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc., has a separate contract with Uber to provide the transportation services to seniors living in the 400 Building and Turkey Creek Forest Community.
Commissioner Wells has requested an update on the status of the Senior On-Demand Transportation Pilot Program at an upcoming Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee meeting. The item is being scheduled to be discussed by this committee.
Fiscal Note
There is currently $13,000 remaining out of the $15,000 in the contract for the pilot program. No additional dollars are anticipated to implement this contract extension.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the extension of the On-Demand Senior Transportation Pilot Program agreement between the City of Gainesville and ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc. to June 30, 2016 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract amendment, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.