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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 17, 2000 Action Agenda Item No. g-~ SUBJECT: Orange Public Transportation Agreement Renewals ,with Participating Agencies DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) - Na ATTACHMENT(S): Sample Agreements- Vehicle Lease Driver Assignment INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry M. Passmore, ext. 2009 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To request approval of annual Orange Public Transportation (OPT) agreements for (1) Vehicle lease with OPC Mental Health, Orange Enterprises, Wake Opportunities Head Start, Orange County Schools, Cedar Grove Day Care, and Triangle Sportsplex; (2) Driver assignment with OPC Mental Health, Orange Enterprises, Wake Opportunities Head Start, Orange County Schools, and Triangle Sportsplex. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Transportation Development Plan, updated in 1995, outlines the types of client transportation to be provided and the human services agencies that will participate in the coordinated transportation system. The annual renewal Agreements specify the vehicle assignments, the per-mile reimbursement rate, and the driver cost-per-hour. The Board of County Commissioners approved the current rate schedule as follows: 6 -14 passenger van $ .40 per mile 18-32 passenger bus $ .45 per mile Driver lease $17.00 per hour These revenues were included in the Department's approved FY00-01 budget. The Agreements also clarify the benefits and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the provision of transportation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds generated from these contracts were included in the current fiscal year OPT revenue projections and cover the operating expenses for providing the transportation service to these agencies. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY00-01 OPT Agreements for vehicle lease and driver assignments with the human services agencies listed above.