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TransportationCommission | 2013-01-23 | 11 | in place to accept and process money. The returns would not be very high given the costs involved in getting the system started. Commissioner Bellows replied you have to do it at some point. Staff Payne said they were not expecting to charge passengers, but the idea is on the table and they may consider it at some point. Commissioner Bellows reiterated Staff Payne's comments by stating the shuttle has extra capacity at this time and so why not let other people ride too. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if the shuttle shared stops with Alameda County Transportation District (AC Transit). Staff Payne explained that yes, in some cases, they do. Commissioner Schatmeier believed including benches at the stops should be a priority for City staff. Additionally, he stated that staff should bid for specific Paratransit-related features and staff should examine the cost of owning the vehicle. Staff Payne replied they wanted to own their vehicle because there is $160,000 coming into the coffers while $170,000 or more is spent each year. The City was requested to spend down reserves faster and that is why they initiated the shuttle service in the first place. If the City had their own vehicle, the operating cost per hour would be less and would reduce the overall expenditures. Furthermore, the Parks and Recreational Department owns their vehicles. A City- owned Alameda Paratransit Shuttle vehicle could be used for Parks and Recreation programs and other City purposes. They are in the process of issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Alameda Paratransit Shuttle and a low floor, alternative fuel vehicle is within the proposal. Commissioner Schatmeier stated the bidders should present staff with a price for both vehicles and staff could then compare the price difference. Commissioner Bertken asked staff to describe the dark circle on Clinton and Grand on the map within the staff report. Staff Payne said that may have been a Google Map error and she is not sure why that it is there. Commissioner Vargas asked a fiscal and operational question about the purchase of the shuttle. He felt the idea of owning or leasing versus hiring would create a fiscal commitment because the operator would become a City employee and would burden the City's payroll. Staff Payne replied that there are different ways to hire drivers for the shuttle routes. The Parks and Recreation Department has a part-time City employee. Alternatively, there are agencies out there that provide drivers. Staff Payne explained that every year staff applies for pass through monies to the Alameda Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2013-01-23.pdf |