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Council approves $1,000 donation to Millard Resource Center for volunteer rideshare program
Summary
Fillmore City Council voted unanimously to donate $1,000 to the Millard Resource Center to help start a volunteer rideshare program intended to provide transportation to elderly residents and families without reliable transport; the program will use screened volunteers with background checks.
Deyanira Diaz, director of the Millard Resource Center, described a proposed volunteer rideshare program intended to provide transportation for elderly residents and families that lack reliable options. Ms. Diaz said volunteers would undergo a rigorous screening process including background checks. She asked the council for a $1,000 startup donation to help launch the program. Councilmember Eugene R. Larsen moved to approve the $1,000 donation and Councilmember Amber Rausch seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Council members expressed support for improving transportation access for vulnerable residents. The donation is intended as a startup contribution to cover initial costs; the minutes do not specify an ongoing funding commitment or a detailed budget for program operations.
