The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About31916 / 82-09June 3, 1982 il 9 RESOLUTION PIIRPOSE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH OSAKOSH CAR AND RIDE SERVICE, INC. INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the at- tached agreement with Oshkosh Car and Ride Service, Inc. to provide ta�ci.cab transportation to physically handicapped citizens of Oshkosh under 60 years of age, at a reduced rate of cost to them. BE iT FiTi2T'nEA RESOL4n� that moaies �c� cui.^, purpesa a:e hereb} agp:o- priated from 1482 Co�unity Development Block Grant Funds. Account N�er 321-961 Handicapped Taxi Service. S,. -,; ,.,,. - .:io'..:�._'Ii:.. -j' ---.,.�_.--------- APPi?0'I�,D � ...r �y / AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT between CITY OF OSHKOSH and OSHKOSH CAR AND RIDE SERVICE, INC. This AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT made and entered into this day of ___ , 1982, by and between the CITY OF OSHKOSH, hereinafter referred to as "City", party of the first part, and OSHKOSH CAR AND RIDE SERVICE, INC., a not-£or-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CARS", party of the second part, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City wishes to make transportation services available, specifically taxicab transportation, to physically handi- capped citizens of Oshkosh under 60 years of age, at a reduced rate of cost to them; and WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Car and Ride Service, Inc. is a not- for-profit corporation formed for the purpose of assisting the trans- portation needs of the physically handicapped of Oshkosh under 60 years of age; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants of the parties hereto, it is agreed as follows: 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND BOUNDARIES a. It is agreed that CARS shall set up a service whereby a transportation provider will provide transportation, within specified boundaries of the City o£ Oshkosh, at a reduced rate of cost to the physically handicapped persons under age 60 in the community. � � � b. That CARS under this service, will arrange for the trans- portation of physically handicapped persons under age 60, only within the following bonndaries and area5 of the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin: That area in the City of Oshkosh bounded by Cliff View Drive and Murdock Avenue on the Northeasti; Libbey Avenue (extended) (2400 block) on the North; Algoma Boulevard-Congress Avenue-Rainbow Drive-North Eagle Street-Oshkosh Avenue-State Trunk Highway "21" on the Northwest; Koeller Street on the West; Crystal Springs Avenue (extended)-Knapp Street on the Southwest; 20th Avenue-MOntana Street-25th Avenue (ex- tended) on the South; included within boundaries are the Lake Aire Shopping Center, Wittman Field Terminal, and the Post Office. c. That the presentation of $1.20 plus one CARS ticket will entitle any physically handicapped person under the age of 60 to one trip within said area. d. That additional riders picked up at one place and discharged together contribute 45 cents each without using a ticket. e. That any physically handicapped person under age 60 who de- sires transportation within the corporate limits of the City of Oshkosh, but outside of the boundaries described in paraqraph b., shall be en- titled, upon presentation of a CARS ticket, to a 65 cents reduction in the normal fare for his or her specific destination. 2. PURCHASE, 5ALE, AND USE OF CARS TICKETS a. CARS patrons must purchase cars tickets from authorized distribution sites; such sites to be determined by CARS. b. That the Program Directar of CARS will coordinate, direct and supervise the distribution, sale and inventory of said tickets. c. That the CARS service shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -2- -� � d. That CARS shall require drivers to assist in loading and unloadinq of wheelchairs and other equipment needed by the phys- ically handicapped. 3. BUDGET, COSTS AND COMPENSATION FOR CARS SERVICE a. The City has been allotted monies for the institu- tion of said transportation system through Community Development Block Grant Funds. b. Directly after the execution of this agreement the City shall pay to CARS the lump sum of $3,000.00. c. CARS shall use these funds only for initial start-up money and to reimburse the transportation provider for the reduction in fare caused by the proqram at a rate of $.65 per trip. d. CARS shall once a year (between June lst and June 30th) submit a financial report to the Grants' Coordinator of the City of Oshkosh. e. Should the Grants' Coordinator determine the cost of the initial start-up and the cost of reimbursement for trips pro- vided is less than the $3,OOA.00, CARS shall refund to the City the portion of the lump sum that remains. 4. DURATION OF CONTRACT a. This contract will remain in effect and bind said parties to its conditions and covenants from July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983. b. After the initial period, the agreement shall remain 3 (b in effect while the funds referred to in Section and any addi- tional funds remain available. - 3- �9 c. The City reserves the right to cancel this agreement upon thirty (30) days notice. 5. INSURANCE: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY a. CARS agrees to and does hereby hold the City harm- less and does hereby indemnify the City against any claim or demands of any person arising by reason of CARS' operation of said system. b. CARS shall carry or require the transportation pro- vider to carry the required workmen's compensation insurance; property � damage insurance of not less than $25,000.00 coverage per occurrence and bodily injury liability insurance of $150,000.00 coverage per occurrence. c. CARS shall require that any claims arising from said operation sh.all be handled by CARS or its insurance carrier or trans- portation provider and its insurance carrier and said parties shall defend the City in any litigation arisinq from such claims, and pay any judgments obtained in any such litigation. 6. PERMITS AND LICENSES CARS shall require any transportation provider to obtain and pay for required permits and licenses in its operation of the service. 7. EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT During the term of this agreement CARS shall serve as tkre exclusive agent for the City in the operation of the service and the City shall not, during the term of this agreement, enter into an agreement with any other organization for the operation of a similar -4- ,. � service ancl the City shall not enter into a like agreement with any other person for a similar service during the term o£ this agreement. 9. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACT Whenever either CARS or the City are unable to meet their full responsibilities under the terms of this Contract, adjustments to this Agreement may be mutually agreed upon. In the Presence of: CITY OF OSHKOSH APPROVED: Tom W. Ahrens Asst. City Attorney By: William D. Frueh, City Manager And: Converse C. Marks, City Clerk OSHKOSH CAR AND RIDE SERVICE, INC. By: Carol Magnuson, President And: -5- Terri Hanson, Secretary rn a �.- m +� � �, - �� N U v •.� tr� � � � � � � � O 'd A� a R� � � o ro +� u � m O U .� J� .0 � N � O ox • Ul .� U N N � M O H +� a 0 ro ¢ 0 H q O .,� � O � ti N N � 6 � m .� H z� � U N m rn - ' x � � �+ ��' � � ri �'.. U =� % �� .ri h U