To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Derrick Britton, Director of Veterans Services
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Mass Transportation Authority, in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, to provide for Genesee County's Vets to Wellness Program; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2930-689.00-913.005
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a contract between Genesee County and the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA), in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, to provide Vets to Wellness rides for Genesee County veterans; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2930-689-00-913.005.
BACKGROUND:
Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the public transit operator serving Flint, Michigan and surrounding Genesee County. Genesee County has partnered with MTA for their Vets to Wellness rides for the past years, with much success.
DISCUSSION:
Transportation is a key component of the daily activities of life, especially when transitioning from military to civilian lifestyles, and is necessary when finding and maintaining housing, employment, and medical care. Through the Vets to Wellness program, MTA has addressed the challenges of coordinating and providing easily accessible and reliable transportation to the Genesee County Veteran population.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The FY25 approved budgeted amount of $160,000,000. GL Number 2930-689.00-913.005.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Vets to Wellness, Genesee County's partnership with MTA, is an innovative mobility initiative that was designed to improve access and increase transportation options for veterans in Genesee County using a highly coordinated, regionally based approach. It provides the convenience and personalization of ride-hailing services. The program has worked to eliminate the silos that exist in both transportation and soci...
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