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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. IS
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For meeting of 10/9/79
ITEM TITLE
Resolution r~~ Approving Agreement Between the
City of Chula Vista and Area Banks and Savings &
Loans
SUBMITTED BY
Development Services Administrator
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ITEM EXPLANATION
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The City Council appointed five members to the Mayor's
Committee on Transit Service for Elderly and Handicapped.
in June, 1979. This Committee has since been meeting every
two or three weeks to provide input to the proposed
operation of Chula Vista Handy trans scheduled to begin on
November 19, 1979.
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This committee has requested the Council to approve the
agreement between the City and area banks and savings &
loans regarding the sale of la-ride Handy trans ticket
booklets. Committee members agreed to a 75 cent one-way
trip fare proposed by staff. They also agreed to sell
Handy trans la-ride ticket booklets to eligible riders at
$5.75, which offers the user 10 rides for the price of 9.
The Committee advocated the sale of this booklet for the
convenience of passengers as well as the booklet being a
marketing tool to entice more eligible users on the proposed
system.
Agreement~
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EXHIBITS
Ordinance___ Plat____ Notification List____
JAB:nr/DP-014
Other
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached___ Submitted on
FINANCIAL IMPACT
It is anticipated that approximately 500 Handy trans la-ride
ticket booklets will be purchased during the first year of
system operation resulting in estimated revenues of $3375.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve resolution and authorize Mayor to execute City/Bank
and Savings & Loan contract regarding sale of Handy trans
10-ride ticket booklets.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Mayor's Committee on Transit Service for the Elderly and
Handicapped requested City execution of proposed contract
at i S tember 26 eting.
COUNCIL ACTION
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Agenda Item No. IS
For Meeting of 10/9/79
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Staff has contacted all lh banks and savings & loan
associations in the Chula Vista area. We received a
favorable response from all banks contacted although some
branch managers had to check with their regional
headquarters to receive approval to participate in the
proposed program.
Each area bank and savings & loan will be given an initial
two months supply of IO..ride ticket booklets. It is
estimated that this would amount to between 20-30 booklets.
They will then be issued an additional two months supply of
booklets only after receipt by City of payment for ticket
booklets sold the prior two months.
A bank or savings & loan may sell these booklets discount as
a marketing tool (e.g. 10 rides for the price of 7) but in
no case for more than $~.75 per booklet.
This program has worked quite successfully in the Cities of
EI Cajon and La Mesa where almost all banks and savings &
loans sell the IO-ride ticket booklets for the respective
Dial-A-Ride transit service operating in that city. The
banks and savings & loans operate under an unwritten
agreement whereby the institution is given a one or two
month supply of ticket booklets from the respective City and
then sells these booklets to the general public on a
consignment basis.
The lO...ride ticket booklets will be available not only at
area savings & loan associations but at City Hall, area
social service agencies, senior centers, and on all
Handy trans vehicles. Strict accountability will be required
of any institution/agency selling these booklets. The
Transit Division and Finance Department will be jointly
responsible for maintaining accountability and control of
all ticket booklets issued.
The drivers of the Handy trans vehicles will be responsible
for verifying certification of passengers using these ticket
booklets for rides on the system. Any discrepancy which the
Handy trans driver cannot adequately handle will be referred
to the Transit Coordinator's office.
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October 12~, 1979
File No. DP-014
See Attached List
PROPOSED SALE OF HANDYTRANS TICKET BOOKLETS
As discussed~during the September 18, 1979, meeting at the
Chamber of COffiQerce or during personal contact by my staff
assistant, Greg Alabado, the City of Chula Vista will launch
a new specialized transit service for the elderly and handi-
capped starting in mid-November. This service will be known
as Handy trans.
Based on the information you had furnished me and my
assistant concerning the terms under which your institution
would participate in the sale of ticket booklets, a simplified
agreement has been devised. The Chula Vista City Council on
October 9, 1979, approved the enclosed agreement with area
banks and Savings & Loan Associations in the Greater Chula
Vista Area with regard to Handy trans ticket sales. The
agreement, as written, specifies that program participants
agree to sell Handy trans lO-ride ticket booklets on a
consignment basis. The tellers need not require a Handy trans
ID card for purchase of ticket booklets.
It is requested that cash only be accepted as payment for
ticket booklets with the exception of the purchaser's check
being acceptable only if he/she has an account with your
Bank/Savings & Loan.
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It is hoped that the enclosed copy of the agreement will
meet with your approval and ease any administrative burden
relative to the sale of Handy trans ticket booklets. It is
requested that you sign and date the agreement and return
it to me as soon as possible. A staff member from my office
will personally contact you to deliver an estimated two months
supply (about 25) ticket booklets and an ad poster during the
week of October 29 or November 5.
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010 (714) 427-3300
Proposed Sale of
Handy trans Ticket Booklets
October 12, 1979
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Please contact me should you have any questions regarding
this program. Your cooperation in this community service
project is very much appreciated.
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Transit Coordinator
(575-5050)
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