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<br /> ~- <br /> Mr. Lieuallen asked if Mobilchair is regulated like the ambulance portion <br /> of the business. Mr. Henry responded that it is a quasi-public service e <br /> and the regulations are not as strict. Mr. Lieuallen noted that a question <br /> had been raised before as to whether the ambulance portion of the company <br /> was subsidizing other portions. He thought the council had been assured <br /> that that division was not subsidizing any other division. <br /> Mr. Obie indicated concern about deregulating a portion of this business <br /> without requesting an opinion from Touche Ross. He suggested approving <br /> the rates for two weeks and asking for' an opinion from Touche Ross. <br /> Ellen Bevington, LTD, stated that have completed adoption of their transfer <br /> plan. Route accessibility is now being mandated. This will probably <br /> occur by 1982 or 1983. Their board has determined that 50 percent of <br /> their major routes will be accessible during peak hours. They will <br /> maintain their curb-to-curb service and will be phasing out Oial-A-Bus in <br /> 1982-83. They have been contacting other agencies who have moneys for <br /> handicapped and elderly transportation in developing other alternatives <br /> with LTD being the lead agency. Oial-A-Bus is at capacity and costs $12 <br /> to $15 one way. They cannot expand this service and they will replace <br /> Dial-A-Bus with service by private contractors. They are in the process <br /> of reviewing proposals. MSI is one of several companies that may be <br /> interested in bidding for this service. Taxis have shown an interest. <br /> They are starting to look for other agencies to participate in funding. <br /> Mayor Keller asked what happens if no successful, reasonable bid is <br /> proposed. Ms. Bevington responded that they would make do and continue e <br /> turning people away. They have not seen the proposals yet. They are not <br /> asking contractors to buy new vehicles or hire new staff. <br /> Mr. Henry asked if there are terms attached regarding maximum charges. <br /> Ms. Bevington responded that LTD has curb-to-curb service while Mobilchair <br /> has door-to-door, and they are requiring only first aid certification. <br /> They are reserving the right to reject any and all bids. The bid al so <br /> could be offered to more than one contractor. Bids are based on the cost <br /> of a one-way trip. <br /> Mr. Jarvill, in clarifying an earlier statement, stated that each division <br /> of MSI must stand on its own. The profit of the ambulance division could ' <br /> go into the Mobilchair division but the costs of one division are not <br /> "pumped up" in order to cover the costs of another division. <br /> Mr. Obie asked when they would receive the task force recommendations. <br /> Mr. Mellgren stated .that they are awaiting the Touche Ross audited <br /> figures. The figures which were inserted into the draft copy for Mobil- <br /> chair were done by MSI, not by Touche Ross. An additional report should <br /> be forthcoming to the committee within two weeks and perhaps a report can <br /> be made to council in 30 days. <br /> - <br /> 9110/80--10 <br />