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Committee forwards amendment to on‑demand transit contract with Oats for full council approval
Summary
The committee agreed to forward an amendment to the city's transportation service agreement with Oats that raises the hourly rate to $70 and permits annual administrative increases up to 3% without returning to council.
The Public Works Committee voted to send an amendment to the city's transportation service agreement with Oats to full City Council. The amendment increases the hourly rate paid to the vendor from $68 to $70 per service hour (about a 3% increase) and authorizes administrative approval of subsequent increases up to 3% annually without returning to council.
Susan Berry, city traffic engineer, told the committee the original rider last year increased the per-trip passenger fare from $1.50 to $3; this year’s change affects the hourly rate the city pays the provider, not the rider fare. Berry said the 3% administrative allowance is intended to address modest annual inflation; any request above 3% would require council approval.
A committee member moved the amendment to full council and Council member Rader seconded. The roll call recorded Chair Pryor: Aye; Council member Carlisle: Aye; Council member Rader: Aye. The motion passed in committee and will be considered by full council.
Staff described Oats as the city's on‑demand transit provider operating within Lee's Summit city limits. The amendment does not change eligibility or service area; it adjusts the city's payment rate and the administrative approval threshold for modest annual increases.
