To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Derrick Britton, Director of Veterans Services
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RE: Approval of Professional Services Contract between Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority, not to exceed $120,000.00, during FY26
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of Professional Services Contract between Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority, not to exceed $120,000 during FY26; the amount paid from GL Number 2930-689.00-913.005.
BACKGROUND:
Mass Transportation Authority is the public transit operator serving Flint, Michigan and surrounding Genesee County.
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 since 2018.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The FY26 budgeted amount of $120,000, which is less than previous years.
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 social/government services and utilized technology to improve the rider's experience while creating efficiencies in the transportation network. Vets to Wellness offers a simplified and high-quality personalized transportation service, resources, and care that matches veterans' needs.
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