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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Authorization to Hire a Transit Supervisor for Dial -A -Ride
MEETING DATE: May 4, 1994
PREPARED BY: Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize hiring a Transit
Supervisor on a contractual basis to oversee the
day-to-day operations of the Dial -A -Ride program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In September, 1992, it became necessary for the City to
assume the management and operation of Dial -A -Ride.
Duties were restructured and Janet Keeter,
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, was
assigned. on a half-time basis, to coordinate the
Dial -A -Ride operation. Since that time, Me. Keeter has
devoted increasingly more time to economic development at the City Council s
direction. It has become more apparent that a full-time supervisor is necessary
to oversee the day-to-day operation and to ensure that the City stays in full
compliance with transit regulations.
The Transit Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate
Dial -A -Ride staff is available when needed; train drivers regarding vehicle
operation, safety and public relations; resolve problem issues with staff
members; schedule staff for duty; respond to citizen complaints; monitor
performance; oversee equipment maintenance; collect performance data; manage
records for the California Highway Patrol; generate Section 9 reports for the
Federal Transit Administration; and perform related duties.
The City will soon be embarking on the design and implementation of a
fixed -route bus system which will be complimentary to the Dial -A -Ride system.
It is anticipated that at implementation time, the Transit Supervisor would also
oversee the fixed -route bus program until the City determines whether or not to
contract out the transportation program to the private sector. Until such time
as the City goes "on-line" with the fixed -route system, the Transit Supervisor
would work diligently with Dial -A -Ride staff and with the transportation
consultant to assist in the design and implementation of a new transportation
program.
It is essential that the Dial -A -Ride staff have direct access to an immediate
supervisor who is knowledgeable in transit regulations, codes, and safety
issues. It is becoming more critical to have a supervisor for Dial -A -Ride now
that the City receives federal funding for transportation.
APPAOVED
THOMAS A. PETERSON .KYCI*d Dap*,
City Manager j
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Authorization to Hire a Transit Supervisor for Dial -A -Ride
May 4, 1994
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This position would be established on a temporary contract basis until the fixed
route system is implemented, and a cost benefits analysis has been completed to
determine whether these programs should be administered by the City or on a
contractual basis.
The salary range will be established at $2,672.38-$3,248.29 per month.
FUNDING: FTA funds
R ectfully s fitted,
Jerry L. Glenn
Assistant City Managsr
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