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Matter SCC-128220

Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority relating to providing transit passes (SmartPass) only for In-Home Supportive Services Independent Providers and the Santa Clara County Superior Court employees and not for County employees, in an amount not to exceed $841,694 and a contract term that starts no earlier than July 1, 2026 and ends no later than June 30, 2027, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2027.

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This document outlines a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve the delegation of authority to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the VTA SmartPass Program. The program will provide transit passes for In-Home Supportive Services independent providers and Santa Clara County Superior Court employees, excluding County employees. The delegation of authority is set to expire on June 30, 2027, and is expected to save the County approximately $700,000 in costs. The document also discusses the low utilization rates of the SmartPass Program among County employees and the existence of a pre-tax commuter benefit program.

Key points
  • Recommendation to approve delegation of authority to negotiate with VTA for SmartPass Program.
  • Program to provide transit passes only for IHSS independent providers and Court employees.
  • Delegation of authority expires on June 30, 2027.
  • Expected cost savings of approximately $700,000 for the County.
  • Low utilization rates of the SmartPass Program among County employees.
  • Existence of a pre-tax commuter benefit program for employees.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for some sections that are not filled in.
  • The document does not specify the exact dates for the approval process or any specific votes.

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County of Santa Clara Employee Services Agency 128220 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: David Huebner, Director, Employee Services Agency SUBJECT: 2026-2027 Delegation of Authority for VTA SmartPass Program RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority relating to providing transit passes (SmartPass) only for In-Home Supportive Services Independent Providers and the Santa Clara County Superior Court employees and not for County employees, in an amount not to exceed $841,694 and a contract term that starts no earlier than July 1, 2026 and ends no later than June 30, 2027, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There will be cost savings to the County of Santa Clara (County) as a result of the recommended action. The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 net cost to the County for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) SmartPass Program for County employees is approximately...