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<br /> <br /> <br />September 30, 2017 <br /> <br />Paul Jewell, Chairman <br />Kittitas County Board of Commissioners <br />205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 108 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 <br /> <br />RE: County support for the Dial a Ride program for 2017 <br /> <br />Dear Commissioner Jewell, <br /> <br />Pursuant to our agreement, in past years, HopeSource has provided a view of last year’s <br />services as well as a mid-year annual report along with our request for continued funding for <br />the following year. <br /> <br /> In 2016 we have had the privilege with your support to provide over 23,248 rides and <br />impacting over 587 rider’s lives to the better. Our buses have traveled over 156,183 miles to <br />provide this service, and over 44% of those served are 60 yrs. of age or older with 151 over the <br />age of 75. The top three ride types were scheduled for were employment at 40%, and 16% for both <br />social services and nutrition. <br /> <br />2017 is showing us that there is proven continued need with a growing elderly population <br />dependent on the support and compassion of its community. Already you have helped to <br />provide through the Dial a Ride program 15,003 rides through September, to 400 members of <br />our community over the distance of 129,209 miles. Over 48% of those served are over the age <br />of 60 with 107 of which are 75 or older. We are just about to enter quarter three and are <br />continuing to show an continued need for safe guarding our heritage. <br /> <br />In past years we have not requested as much supporting funds but with increased service levels <br />and overhead costs we are requesting an increase in support to the Dial a Ride program of <br />$12,000 for 2018. Your support is critical in helping us to meet the required match dollar to <br />receive the State funding of $1,121,903 <br /> <br />Thank you for your continued support of HopeSource Transit. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Aaron Blum <br />Transportation Supervisor HopeSource