Department
Senior Services
Requested Action
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County, through its Department of Senior Services, and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (SCF) to guide and direct their affiliation and working relationship to provide access to quality mobility services offered through Senior Services’ Alternative Senior Transportation Services for eligible seniors at SCF. Effective upon Board approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action
West Code of Georgia 36-10-1: All official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons On behalf of the county shall be in writing and entered on its minutes
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
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District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background
Scope of Work: Senior Alternative Transportation Services provides three primary services to enhance existing transportation options for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities: 1) training on the use of Transportation Network Companies (TNC) services, 2) service registration and ride booking assistance, and 3) supplementation of the cost of TNC rider fares and service registration fees. The Fulton County Department of Senior Services was awarded a grant from the Federal Transit Administration - Human Services Coordination Research Program to enhance and supplement the Senior Alternative Transportation Services program operating expenses. This MOU guides and directs the affiliation and working relationship between the Department of Senior Services and Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. and achieves the goal to provide access to quality mobility services offered through Senior Services’ Alternative Senior Transportation Services for eligible seniors at SCF.
Community Impact: Seniors with disabilities can access the alternative transportation service.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval.
Project Implications: The project allows for the Department of Senior Services to offer Uber/Lyft services to seniors aged 60 and above with disabilities. The MOU also allows for the Department to collect data and track health outcomes for seniors that are referred for transportation services.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department concerns.
Contact Information
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Ladisa Onyiliogwu, Director, Department of Senior Services, 404-281-4042
Contract Attached
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Yes
Exhibits Attached
MOU between Fulton County and SCF