TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents with Administrative Services Co-Op to operate a Job Access and Reverse Commute program in the amount of $87,500; and to execute any needed subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Pacific Gateway recently received a grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to operate a Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program. This program aims to augment supportive services available to Pacific Gateway customers by providing taxicab transportation for approximately 175 job-seeking and newly employed, welfare recipient and low-income individuals. The project will enable individuals to arrive and return from JARC-eligible activities, such as job interviews, job training and employment, at times when regular forms of transportation are not available, or when unexpected circumstances make regular transportation impossible to utilize.
On January 4, 2011, City Council authorized execution of documents to receive grant funding from LACMTA. However, request for authorization to execute a related agreement with the project partner, Administrative Services Co-Op (ASC), was omitted. ASC is the privately owned operator of Long Beach Yellow Cab and other affiliated taxicab providers in the region.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on June 27, 2011 and by Budget Management Officer, Victoria Bell on June 29, 2011.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 19, 2011 in order to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are currently appropriated in the Community Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Community Development (CD). There is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of this recommendation will result in job training, skills enhancement and employment opportunities for approximately 175 job seekers.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation...
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