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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JULY 7, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR <br />TRANSPORTATION SERVICES <br />FOR THE SENIOR CENTERS <br />(SPEC. NO. 04-056) <br />CI MANAG <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with JFK Transportation to provide transportation <br />services for the Senior Centers for a one-year period in an annual amount <br />not to exceed $35,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) provides a full scope <br />of senior services, including health and fitness classes, volunteer <br />opportunities, medical and legal consultations, and home delivered and on- <br />site meal programs. Additionally, PRCSA arranges daily transportation <br />services between Senior's homes and the City's Senior Centers, including <br />daily shopping trips and monthly excursions to local venues. The vehicles <br />make approximately 2,000 round trips a month and are specially designed to <br />accommodate individuals with disabilities. <br />On June 7, 2004, the City Council awarded a contract to JFK Transportation, <br />a Santa Ana vendor, for a two-year period with provision for three, one- <br />year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew the contract with a 15 <br />percent price increase, due to the rising costs of fuel and insurance. <br />Staff verified that the increase is consistent with the market and the <br />vendor continues to offer a competitive price for the service. Staff <br />recommends the final renewal of the contract. <br />220-1 <br />