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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign a no cost Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey-Salinas Transit District to allow Aging and Adult Services Branch to continue to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not encompass payments or significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign a no cost Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey-Salinas Transit District to allow Aging and Adult Services Branch to continue to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not encompass payments or significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY:
This agreement allows Department of Social Services (DSS) Aging and Adult Services Branch to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors. Taxi voucher will be provided to DSS by Monterey Salinas Transit District.
DISCUSSION:
To receive the taxi vouchers, seniors may visit the DSS Aging and Adult Services office located at 730 La Guardia Street, Salinas, CA. A senior qualified to receive the vouchers is a resident of Salinas who has provided evidence that they are 65 years of age or older. A qualified senior may contact one of the participating taxicab companies to schedule a ride. By presenting the voucher and paying a $3.00 co-pay, a qualified senior can travel the equivalent of up to a meter reading o...
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