Department
Senior Services
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fulton County, Georgia, on behalf of its Department of Senior Services, and Grady Health Systems. The MOU establishes a partnership to expend funds from the Federal Transportation Administration Grant that was awarded to the Department of Senior Services to provide Uber/Lyft services to seniors challenged with disabilities. Effective upon execution through January 31, 2022. Supported through grant funding. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Health and Human Services
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Summary & BACKGROUND First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)The Department of Senior Services recommends approval for the memorandum of Understanding with Grady Health Systems. The memorandum of understanding allows the program to expand and include seniors with disabilities that have no other transportation options to get to their medical appointment. The funding allows for the Department to cover registration fees of $15.00 and trip charges with the exception of the $1.00 cost share. Grady Health Systems is one of the largest hospitals that provide support to low income seniors and seniors with disabilities. Grady will be one of the referred agencies besides Parkinson Foundation and Center for the Visually Impaired that provide referrals for seniors with disabilities to register with the program and be provided transportation support. It is the goal of the program to see health improvement from this vital need.
Scope of Work: Alternative Senior Transportation Services (ASTS) will provides three (3) primary services to enhance existing transportation options for low-income seniors and seniors with disabilities; (1) training on the use of Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s), two (2) service registration and ride booking assistance, and three (3) supplementation of the cost of TNC rider fares and service registration fees. Fulton County
Fulton County Department of Senior Services was awarded $243,778 from the Federal Transportation Administration - Human Services Coordination Research Program to enhance the Senior Alternative Transportation Services program operating expenses.
Community Impact:
Department Recommendation: The Department of Senior Services recommends approval.
Project Implications: The project allows for Fulton County to offer Uber/Lyft services to seniors aged 60 and above with disabilities that need medical care from Grady Health Systems.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues or concerns
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues or concerns.