Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/18/2023
Item Status: New
From: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
Submitted by: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request from United Way of Baldwin County for Transit Services for Agency Tour within Baldwin County
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the request from United Way of Baldwin County to utilize two (2) Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) buses for transporting approximately 40 individuals on an agency tour within Baldwin County on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at an estimated cost of $599.40 to be paid by United Way of Baldwin County.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: July 5, 2022 - BCC approved BRATS to provide transit service for a United Way Agency tour on July 26, 2022.
August 27, 2019 - BCC approved BRATS to provide transit service for a United Way Agency tour on September 25, 2019.
Background: Staff received a request dated May 25, 2023, from Lana Mummah with United Way of Baldwin County, Inc., requesting transportation service for an agency tour within Baldwin County on Wednesday, August 3, 2023. The tour of qualifying human service organizations will include ARC of Baldwin County, CARE House, Alabama Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, Family Promise of Baldwin County, Baldwin Youth Services, Ecumenical Ministries, and United Way of Baldwin County Office.
The estimated cost of $599.40 for two (2) buses is to be paid by United Way of Baldwin County. This service is exempt from charter regulations because it: 1) is outside the MPO Urbanized area, and 2) benefits human service organizations for elderly, disabled, or low-income. BRATS has reviewed its staffing levels and will be able to accommodate the request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $599.40
Budget line item(s) to be used: Farebox Revenue 143.47700
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: Tour Date: August 3, 2023.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: BRATS staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): BRATS staff will coordinate transportation with United Way of Baldwin County and will invoice for transit services.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A