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.

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...