TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Ratification of Emergency Actions
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider ratifying various actions taken under the General Manager's emergency authority granted by Resolution Nos. 20-020 and 20-022 pertaining to fare collection, service levels, passenger load limits, rear-door boarding, securement of mobility devices, and health insurance benefits for new employees in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and crisis (COVID-19).
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
During the unprecedented response to COVID-19 shelter in place orders the District took emergency actions to protect the workforce while still focusing on the service quality initiative, developing a reduced service plan that provides life-line service for essential trips
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the District's purchasing decisions in response to the Coronavirus pandemic is as follows:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Masks (purchased 10,000 surgical masks and 40,000 KN95 masks)
Hand Sanitizer (purchase 1,500 gallons)
Wipes (purchased 3,600 canisters)
Goggles (disbursed 900 sets to Operators; purchased 1,200 additional sets).
Costs
The Procurement Department is developing long-range cost projections for on-going PPE needs. The estimated spend-to-date for PPE is $858,263. The cost of early medical benefits for new hires was $9000. The fare loss for the month of March is estimated to be $3,000,000, and $5,000,000 for the month of April. It is anticipated fare losses will continue at $5,000,000 per month.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On March 17, 2020, the Board of Directors held an emergency meeting in response to COVID-19 and adopted Resolution No. 20-220 granting emergency authority to the General Manager for 30 days. On April 8, 2020, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-022 extending this authority to May 15th. Since...
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