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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Human Services Agency
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DATE:
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June 15, 2004
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 29, 2004
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Maureen D. Borland, Director, Human Services Agency
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Glen H. Brooks Jr., Director, Central Region
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SUBJECT:
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Second Amendment to the Agreement with SamTrans
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Recommendation
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to the Agreement with SamTrans, to increase the funds by $20,783, for a total obligation of $118,010, and extending the term to June 30, 2005.
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Background
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On June 1, 2001, the County Manager’s Office authorized the execution of an Agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and SamTrans, for a total obligation of $60,000, to provide transportation to East Palo Alto residents. This shuttle made stops at the Caltrain station and the Peninsula Works One-Stop Center in Menlo Park. On June 30, 2003, a First Amendment to the Agreement was approved to expand current shuttle service to include scheduled stops at:
The First Amendment to the Agreement also added $37,227, for a total obligation of $97,227, and extended the term to June 30, 2004.
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Discussion
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This Second Amendment to the Agreement extends the term and increases the amount to allow SamTrans to continue shuttle services. This service is an essential resource for low-income families in the East Palo Alto area. Ridership started with approximately 1,623 monthly participants for FY 2001-02 and increased in the first year to 1,976 riders per month in FY 2002-03, with an total annual increase of 4,235 riders. This current year ridership is expected to increase.
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Vision Alignment
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The Second Amendment with SamTrans keeps the commitment of: Redesigning our urban environment to increase vitality, expand variety and reduce congestion and goal number 10: Public transportation choices that are convenient, affordable, accessible and safe. The Agreement with SamTrans contributes to this commitment and goal by providing a safe mode of transportation to the community and accessibility to programs and services.
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Fiscal Impact
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This Second Amendment adds $20,783, for a total obligation of $118,010, and extends the term for one year to June 30, 2005, and is funded with the LIFT (Low Income Flexible Transportation) grant, which is included in the Recommended Level Budget for FY 2004-05. There is no Net County Cost.
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