To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Ratify Agreement with Turo Inc. for Non-Exclusive Peer-To-Peer Vehicle Sharing Operating Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Ratify the Aviation Director’s signature on the Turo, Inc. Non-Exclusive Peer-To-Peer Vehicle Sharing Operating Agreement; and
2. Authorize the Interim Director of Aviation, or designee thereof, to execute any amendments to the professional services agreement with Turo Technologies, Inc. after review and approval from County Counsel, Risk Management and County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Due to the expansion of airline services at the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV), unprecedented numbers of passengers are traveling through the terminal and seeking transportation throughout Humboldt County. ACV is currently limited by the number of public transportation services, taxi companies and rental car services serving the traveling public.
Peer-To-Peer Vehicle-Sharing services are popular with travelers as an affordable, convenient transportation option. Turo, a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing marketplace that operates nationwide, has indicated they would like to begin serving ACV under a non-exclusive car-sharing concession agreement. Turo’s car-sharing service would allow passengers to use their smartphone or computer to search for and reserve a vehicle from a local vehicle host. Guests would then pick up and return the rented vehicle to a designated area.
The Department of Aviation has negotiated an agr...
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