ATTACHMENT II
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
Introduced by Council Member
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ONWARD HEALTH, INC. FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 AND INCREASE THE NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $9 MILLION , AND APPROPR IATING $7,024,970 IN MEASURE BB
FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the City of Hayward operates the Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP) program to provide non -ADA paratransit services to eligible seniors and adults with disabilities residing in Hayward and unincorporated mid-County; and
WHEREAS, HOP is funded exclusively by the Alameda County Measure BB sales tax through Direct Local Distribution (DLD) funds dedicated to non -ADA paratransit services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hayward by Resolution No. 2 4-262, dated December 17, 2025, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Onward Health, Inc. (“Onward”) for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 paratransit services with a not-to-exceed amount of $880,613; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hayward by Resolution No. 2 6-012, dated February 17, 202 6, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Onward for Fiscal Year 2025 –2026 paratransit services to increase the a not -to-exceed amount to $1,975,030; and
WHEREAS, Fund 214 (Measure BB) reserve balance has sufficient reserves to support this agreement, with an available fund balance of $5,045,293 as of December 31, 2025; and will continue to receive Measure BB Sales Tax Direct Local Distribution allocated by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through 2045, estimated to be approximately $2 million each year in Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29;
WHEREAS, Onward is the primary provider for HOP ride services and will continue to be the provider for at least a five-year contract to ensure the continuous service delivery and program stability;
WHEREAS, staff are closely monitoring expenditures and program growth alongside
costs to ensure that the existing model can be sustained and will evaluate program revisions and cost controls as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment with Onward Health, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2029 and increase the not- to-exceed amount to $9 million; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $7,024,970 is appropriated from Measure BB for this agreement amendment and expenditures are conditioned on budgeted funds for each fiscal year the agreement is in effect.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, , 2026
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
City Attorney of the City of Hayward