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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.I.
For Meeting of: November 16, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund Paratransit Services (Dial A Ride)
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager

Gregory Story, Assistant Transit Manager - (509) 576-6422

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

Grant Agreement PTD0478 with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is to fund Paratransit (Dial A Ride) services for a two-year period (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023). The Dial-A-Ride paratransit service started in 1992 in accordance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The service is currently operated by Medstar Transportation.

 

The Paratransit Special Needs Formula Grant is included in this Grant Agreement to provide financial support for the Dial-A-Ride program and is made up of State of Washington formula grant funds in the amount of $251,478. The total amount for Grant Agreement PTD00478 is $251,478 and is attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution WSDOT Grant Agreement - Dial A Ride10/28/2021Resolution
WSDOT Paratransit Grant Contract PTD047810/15/2021Contract