SCMTD February 2004 Board of Directors Agendas - Santa Cruz ...

SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
DATE: February 27, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Board of Directors
Bryant J. Baehr, Manager of Operations
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE A SHUTTLE FOR THE
UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION (UTU) SENIOR DINNER
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the operation of a shuttle for the
United Transportation Union (UTU) senior dinner held in April 01, 2004.
II.
SUMMARY OF ISSUES
• For the last nine (9) years the United Transportation Union (UTU) Local 23 has sponsored a
Senior Dinner for our senior customers.
• This event provides approximately 250 dinners to our senior customers.
• The Transit District will provide one (1) bus and one (1) bus operator for this event.
• This event promotes team building between the staff-union members and provides a positive
interaction with our senior customers.
III.
DISCUSSION
For the last nine (9) years the United Transportation Union (UTU) Local 23 has sponsored a
Senior Dinner for senior citizens in the Santa Cruz County area. The union members and
volunteers provide dinner and entertainment for a group of approximately 250 seniors. Food,
plates and utensils are provided by local markets and/or purchased by the UTU. Union members
and volunteers prepare the meals.
Each year the Transit District has allowed the use of one (1) bus and one (1) bus operator for the
provision of shuttle services. The bus transports seniors from throughout the county to the
dinner location and back. The Transit District provides the bus and operator so our insurance
policies cover the trip.
The date for this year’s event will be on April 01, 2004. This is a very positive event that not
only brings the staff and union members together, but also provides a positive interaction with
our customers.