SUBJECT
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Approve the third amendment to the contract with Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, Inc. for transportation to health care related services. (not to exceed $248,000 annually)
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DESCRIPTION
The County entered into a contract with Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, Inc. (VISTE) effective October 1, 2019 for transportation services to qualified elderly Polk County residents. VISTE transports the residents to medical and medical related appointments providing a service that allows the elderly residents to remain safely in their own homes. There is no charge to the clients for the service. VISTE drivers provide door-to-door, demand response transportation services Monday thru Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Currently, and as amended, the contract is effective from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2024. This third amendment will be effective October 1, 2024 and will increase funding from $186,000 annually to $248,000 annually. The third amendment will also increase the reimbursement rate from $15 to $20 per one-way trip and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2027.
This funding request was presented to and is recommended for approval by the Citizen’s HealthCare Oversight Committee (COC).
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the third amendment to the contract with VISTE for transportation to health care related services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted as part of the proposed FY 24/25 budget in the Indigent Health Care Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204