Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Matthew Brown, BRATS Director of Transportation
Submitted by: Amanda Thweatt, Scheduler
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ITEM TITLE
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BRATS - Request for Baldwin Regional Area Transit System Transit Service from the Fairhope Health and Rehab Facility to the Grimes Fish Nursery in Stapleton, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the use of one (1) Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) bus for transporting approximately ten (10) individuals to the Grimes Fish Nursery in Stapleton, Alabama on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The cost of the transportation will be approximately $316.00 paid for by the Fairhope Health and Rehab Facility.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A.
Background: Mrs. Almore contacted Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) on Monday, September 30, 2019 requesting transportation for the Fairhope Health and Rehab Facility to attend a fishing event at the Grimes Fish Nursery in Stapleton, Alabama on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The cost of this transportation will be approximately $316.00 paid for by Fairhope Health and Rehab. This trip is permitted under the Federal charter regulations because it falls within the Program Purpose Exemption with the FTA regulations. BRATS has reviewed its staffing levels and will be able to accommodate the trip.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $316.00 - to be fully reimbursed by Fairhope Health and Rehab
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Event date of Saturday, October 19, 2019.
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, schedule, and bill for transit service.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A