e Onacase-by-case basis, with extenuating circumstances, SVTC and NTS will work with
individual passengers on utilizing alternate transportation plans to address unique
needs.
e Any amendments or changes to passenger policies by NTS or SVTC will be mutually
agreed upon and communicated in writing to the other party in a timely manner.
SECTION 2: TERM
This agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2020 and shall terminate on June 30, 2021
unless terminated earlier by one of the parties, in which case, written notice of termination shall
be required no less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed termination date. Upon
termination of this Agreement any and all property used in connection with this Agreement will
be prompily returned to the party hoiding title thereto.
SECTION 3: SVTC RATE, FARES AND PAYMENT
3.1 SVTC shall pay $53 per hour for contracted or scheduled Paratransit Service.
3.2 Fares.
Each one way ride is $2.00 per person. Personal Care Assistants ride at no cost while
accompanying a paid rider. Children age 5 and under ride free but must be accompanied by an
adult. Guest(s) are an additional $2.00 per person, and are treated as a separate rider. NTS
must be notified about the guest(s) when the ride is scheduled. Each SVTC Bus Fare Pass
provides 1 one-way ride free of charge to the passenger.
3.3 Billing and Payment.
SVTC is obligated to pay any Paratransit Fare fees accrued through the SVTC Free Bus Fare
Program on a quarterly basis. NTS will collect the SVTC Free Bus Fare Passes on a monthly
basis for pick-up by SVTC.
NTS shall submit quarterly bills for the Purchase of Paratransit Services and the Free Bus Fare
Program rides to NRPC.
NRPC will review the Purchase of Paratransit Service bill and request approval by SVTC and
submit to NHDOT. Upon approval by SVTC, NRPC will submit the quarterly Purchase of
Paratransit Services invoice to NHDOT for payment. Once payment is received from NHDOT,
NRPC will release the payment to NTS.
NRPC will send the NTS Free Bus Fare Program bill to SVTC for review and approval. Once
approved, NRPC, acting as SVTC’s fiscal agent, will release payment to NTS. in the event that
SVTC assumes financial management of its resources, SVTC will release said payment to NTS.
3.4 SVTC may conduct service and financial audits for services operated with any funding
from SVTC.
SECTION 4: CITY RESPONSIBILITY
