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An Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportation Service Agreement with OATS, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and OATS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (PWC 9/14/26)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportation Service Agreement with OATS, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and OATS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Key Issues:
· OATS, Incorporated (“OATS”) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides non-emergency demand response transportation within the City of Lee’s Summit.
· Pursuant to Ordinance No. 9310, the City entered into an agreement with OATS, Inc. (OATS) to provide on-demand door-to-door public transportation within the City Limits of Lee's Summit.
· Pursuant to Ordinance No. 9839 the City and OATS entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Transportation Service Agreement effective January 23, 2024, to address changes in service cost and change to rider fare.
· Pursuant to Ordinance No. 10057 the City and OATS entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Transportation Service Agreement effective February 7, 2025, to address changes in service cost and add a 3% increase in the hourly rate for service, with renewals.
· The cost of this service has increased, and terms of the original agreement have necessitated an amendment to the original agreement.
· The City and OATS desire to modify the existing agreement to continue providing said transportation services.
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportation Service Agreement with OATS, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and OATS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportat...
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