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City accepts $50,006.38 in Smart transit credits to support Dial‑A‑Ride
Summary
City Manager Shipman presented a Smart contract that allocates $14,696 in municipal credits and $35,009.42 in community credits (total $50,006.38) for Dial‑A‑Ride; staff said funds are already reflected in the budget and likely support senior shopper service.
The commission approved a contract with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (Smart) that provides municipal and community credit funds to support the city’s Dial‑A‑Ride service.
"The FY 2027 contract provides $14,696 in municipal credit funds and $35,009.42 in community credit funds for a total award of $50,006.38," City Manager Shipman read into the record. He told the commission the funds will be used for van and bus operations under the agreement's terms and that the contract was reviewed by the city attorney.
A commissioner asked whether the specialized‑services funds support the senior shopper program; staff replied they believed that was the case. The commission approved the contract by roll call; staff confirmed the funding is already included in the FY2027 budget.
What happens next: the city will execute the contract and apply the credits to Dial‑A‑Ride operations; staff indicated they will confirm the specific line‑item uses for specialized‑services funds.
