DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Housing & Community Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract For Transportation Services With Uber Technologies, Inc.
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, at the September 19, 2023, Community Services Committee of the Whole, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners recommended continuing the Jail Transportation Program funded by Community Services BIP funds; and
WHEREAS, executing a contract with Uber Technologies, Inc. will allow Dakota County additional options when booking rideshare services for the Jail Transportation Program as well as for transportation for other Dakota County Community Service Programs; and
WHEREAS, contracting with Uber Technologies, Inc. will provide additional flexibility, additional driver availability, lower ride costs and diversity in the organizations providing transportation services for county clients.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute a contract with Uber Technologies, Inc., for the period upon date of execution and shall continue for a period of twelve months, with automatic renewals thereafter for additional twelve-month terms unless notice is provided 60 days prior to the end of the current term, with an annual not to exceed amount of $120,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend said contract, consistent with the amount budgeted, to alter the contract amount, consistent with County contracting policies, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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