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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2024-45 (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION (PARATRANSIT) SERVICES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2029; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2024-45 to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to provide transportation services.
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EXPLANATION: The Interlocal Agreement for transportation services between Palm Beach County and Wellington for the provision of paratransit services is attached. In 1999, Palm Tran eliminated Fixed Route 45 which provided regular service and ADA-eligible paratransit service to Wellington. In response to the elimination of that route, the County agreed to provide paratransit services to Wellington residents who were ADA-eligible individuals but whose trips were not eligible for County ADA paratransit services due to the elimination of Route 45. Attached is a detailed breakdown of riders who have utilized this service entering and exiting Wellington between January 1, 2023, projected through December 31, 2024.
These services differ from those provided through Freebee in that transportation is provided to locations outside of Wellington and users must be ADA certified as per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The previous agreement which is set to expire on September 30, 2024, was for the sum of $68,907.11. The new agreement reflects a total cumulative increase of $6,392.89 over three (3) years and carries a sum of $70,975.00 for FY 25, $73,100.00 for FY26, $75,300.00 for FY27. Invoicing and reimbursement will continue to be done on an annual basis. The Agreement is effective October 1, 2024, and expires on September 30, 2027.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget in the sum of $70,975.00. Funding will also be included in subsequent Fiscal Year budgets for FY26 and FY27. in the amounts of $73,100.00 and $75,300.00 respectively. All funding is subject to budget approval.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2024-45 to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to provide transportation services.