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-2- <br />excess of $15,000 up to $20,000. We will be able to spend only the amount you agree to, <br />but if you have more than 10% available please share your resources in this endeavor. <br />This request is for one-time funding of this equipment and does not include the cost of <br />operating the iehicle. <br />Our new 20-passenger vehicle will indeed help our transportation problem but, <br />unfortunately, it will not be able to serve the day-to-day medical appointments. For <br />example, therapy often takes weeks of daily transportation to distant medical facilities. <br />With a smaller van, we will be able to coordinate with the clinics and hospitals for block <br />time and take several people with one trip. With the average cost of $120 for <br />wheelchair -equipped medi-van it is needless for us to point out the value of having one <br />locally. <br />We believe we can keep the service at a modest level through the use of volunteer drivers, <br />capital equipment costs through the cities, and rider donations. No one will be denied <br />service because they cannot donate. Our experience is that seniors want to retain their <br />independence by paying their own way. Our donations level by senior riders in the other <br />donation -based transportation services are highest in the Metropolitan area. <br />This service is not to replace an ambulance, will not be equipped as an emergency vehicle. <br />It is to serve those without transportation who are capable of riding in a van. <br />Sincerely, <br />Doc Meier <br />President <br />Westonka Senior Citizens <br />DM/bd <br />