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ObB COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 1985 Page Two some funds and plans to do this each year to help subsidize the program. Mayor Benson also asked if some of the taxes the sen- iors pay can be turned directly into this program. Ms. Harberts said the County has allocated some of their funds along with other federal and state funds that the County has been able to secure. She was not familiar with how the County distributed the taxes it collected from the landowners. Mr. Reinert asked what the cost per person would be in this pro- gram. Ms. Harberts said this would depend upon the number of pass- engers, the seating capacity and the distance traveled. For in- stance, in Linwood Township, the cost is estimated to be $1.00 to $1.50 per mile or $4.00 to $6.00 per person.' They own an older van. He said that since the people without transportation now depend on their neighbors for rides, would it not be more rea- sonable to pay them. Ms. Harberts said this option has been in- vestigated and the majority of ride providers said they do not want to continue providing this service because liability insur- ance rates are becoming very expensive. In addition in the past six months Centennial Congregrate Dining has lost four ride pro - viders because they have died. Mr. Marier said there is reimbursement to people who provide rides for their neighbors. However, this is a very small amount. He said the survey did not point to a need for this program at this time. The people seem to be well taken care of. Ms. Harberts pointed out that seniors may be able to drive today but unable tomorrow. Mayor Benson asked what portion of other communities are finding similar type results from surveys. Ms. Harberts defined the area this survey was taken in and explained she had just received today from Mr. Warren Tester of the Centennial School District a list of 797 seniors in the district and she plans to mail surveys to these seniors for their feedback. Mayor Benson suggested that Ms. Har- berts wait for this information since it may point out a greater need than what is already anticipated. Ms. Harberts explained her intent tonight was just to point out the information regarding what her efforts have already uncovered. Mayor Benson asked Ms. Harberts to return to the Council after her survey of the Centennial area is completed with actual cost figures, estimated use of the service - or potential riders, and results of her contacts with service groups and private ride providers as soon as possible since the 1986 budget is already being prepared. He thanked Ms. Harberts for coming this evening. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #87 -17, ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF $1,850,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS Mr. Ron Langness of Springsted, Inc. outlined his recommendations for the sale of the General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds,