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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2014-59 (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, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2014-59 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 out of and into Wellington between the months of January and December, 2014.
These services differ from those provided through Wellington's Senior Transportation Voucher program 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 agreement is for the sum of $40,000 for fiscal year 2014 and $53,200 for fiscal year 2015, with invoicing and reimbursement to be done on a quarterly basis. The FY15 sum reflects a 33% increase which is comparable to the across the board fare increase implemented this year by the County. The agreement is retroactive to October 1, 2013 and expires on September 30, 2015.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 budgets in the sum of $40,000 and $53,200, respectively.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2014-59 to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to provide transportation services.