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Superintendent Hartman said she spoke to General Services Superintendent Larry Barwacz regarding purchasing the van through the City. Mr. Barwacz sent her a memo with fleet prices for different types of vans which included maintenance and insurance costs for the vehicles. Therapeutic Coordinator Tulioc explained that her program works with disabled adults and young adults at the Red Morton Center and the program operates on the weekends and on Monday and Friday evenings. Currently she uses the large van located at the Red Morton Center for her program and noted the van is also used by the Kids Klub program. She said her program could be expanded to include a noontime program if she had access to a separate van. Coordinator Tulioc explained the different types of issues which needed to be considered when designing a van for the disabled population. She noted that because many disabled people have balance problems, the roof should be raised to accommodate people as they walk from the lift into the van. She also spoke about wheelchair accessibility for the van. In addition, she felt it was necessary to have a driver who would be able to assist passengers during loading and unloading of the patrons. Commissioner Truscelli suggested purchasing two vans to take care of both the seniors and the Therapeutic Program. Supervisor Kucala explained the van currently used by the Veterans Memorial Senior Center is used all day long. Chairperson Anthony stated that when he met with the City Manager in December, Mr. Everett indicated the City might be willing to pay for the insurance and maintenance costs of a van if the seniors purchased a van. Executive Director Bransford asked if the proposal would also include the Fair Oaks Senior Center. She noted that the current bus at the Fair Oaks Senior Center is 10 years old and is well worn and San Mateo County is not going to buy a new van for them. Chairperson Anthony said that each senior center should develop a plan to purchase their own vans and then the Senior Affairs Commission could submit a proposal to the City to request its assistance in covering insurance and maintenance. Superintendent Hartman will seek information for the Fair Oaks Senior Center to figure out how they should proceed on this issue. Supervisor Kucala noted that the cost of the driver would be the responsibility of each respective senior center. Executive Director Bransford said she would have to perform a needs analysis to determine the type of bus/van that would be needed at her center. Commissioners Berglund and Truscelli will approach the Senior Advisory Council to discuss the proposal and Director Bransford will contact the TEWCI Board of Directors. Coordinator Tulioc agreed to contact Larry Barwacz to further define the accessories that will be included in the vehicles noted in his memo. Commissioner Truscelli agreed to contact SamTrans to determine if they had any used paratransit vehicles available for sale.