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CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT - AMENDMENT ONE
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRETT ATENCIO THOMAS, ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR, (714) 754-5275
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment One to the Contractor Services Agreement (CSA) with Circuit Transit, Inc. for the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $650,000 annually, for a term of two (2) years.
2. Authorize an increase of appropriation of the Clean Mobility - On Demand Transit Services from $500,000 to $650,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement and future amendments to the agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
The CMO Voucher Pilot Program is a statewide initiative that provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission car sharing, carpooling/vanpooling, innovative transit services, and on-demand ride share services in California's historically underserved communities. The CMO program goals are:
* Increase clean mobility options for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
* Provide community driven mobility solutions throughout the State.
* Improve access to clean mobility options that are safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable.
* Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and criteria pollutants.
City staff submitted a grant application in August 2023 in cooperation with Circuit Transit Inc. for CMO funds to create and implement an on-demand community shuttle pilot program. On October 9, 2023, the CMO program administrator notified the City of their intent to award CMO funds in the amount of $1,500,000 for a three-year grant period ($500,000 per year for three years). On January 16, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 to approve participation in the CMO p...
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