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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with Central Texas Council of Governments for reimbursement of costs associated with the Elderly Transportation Program.
SUMMARY
DATE: June 20, 2017
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Leslie K. Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement with Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) for reimbursement of Transportation Services
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Elderly Transportation Program (ETP) funded by Community Development Block Grant and the General Fund provides eligible Killeen residents, 62 years of age or older, with transportation services in the form of taxi service or transportation services through the HOP. The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas (AAACT) is offering to provide the City reimbursement of $6.30 per medical ride taken via taxi for those who are currently receiving services under the ETP. Staff estimates an average of twenty (20) medical trips taken per month that would be partially reimbursed by AAACT.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
No other alternatives were considered in reimbursing for the medical rides taken by participates in the ETP. AAACT is offering the reimbursement as a way for the City to stretch the ETP dollars, enabling more persons to utilize the program.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Texas Government Code Chapter 791 requires the Interlocal Agreement be approved by City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
In the current fiscal year, the Elderly Transportation Program is authorized $2,160.00 in expenditures under the Area Agency on Aging Transportation Program to supplement the program. Future year funding is subject to the allocation of federal funds associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program and allocations approved by City Council for the Elderly Transportation Program in the General Fund.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Recurring expenditures are based on the conditions of the Interlocal Agreement and are subject to federal funding of the Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas and Community Development Block Grant program.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
This is a budgeted expenditure in the 2016-17 Community Development Department with the line item associated under AAA Transportation Program.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement with the Central Texas Council of Governments for the provision and reimbursement of transportation services.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
City Attorney
Purchasing
Finance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement