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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #4 to Agreement #A-14096 with Monterey Salinas Transit, extending the term to June 30, 2025 to allow the Aging and Adult Services Branch to continue to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement as long as they do not encompass payment 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 or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #4 to Agreement #A-14096 with Monterey Salinas Transit, extending the term to June 30, 2025 to allow the Aging and Adult Services Branch to continue to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement as long as they do not encompass payment or significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement allows the Department of Social Services Aging and Adult Services Branch to distribute taxi vouchers to eligible seniors in Monterey County. Funding for this program comes from Measure Q, a countywide sales tax for public transit, approved by Monterey County voters on November 4, 2014. The money raised through Measure Q is to be used only for services and equipment that support transportation programs for veterans, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Using funds raised through Measure Q, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) offers a taxi voucher program to assist seniors and veterans in accessing important locations within their community.
To receive the senior voucher, seniors may visit the Aging and Adult Services offices located at 730 La Guardia Street, in Salinas, CA. A se...
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