HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 23-085ORDINANCE NO.23-085
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE QUALIFIED ZIP VETERANS
PASS PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED VETERANS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the following fares are in effect inrrnediately:
(a) Regular fixed route fares.
$40.00.
(1) Adult fares: $1.50; day pass: $3.00; weekly pass: $12,00; monthly pass:
(2) Seniors, disabled, and youth fares: $0.75; day pass: $2.25; weekly pass: $9.00;
jnonthlypass: $30.00.
(3) Child fares: Free. A child inust be accompanied by a fare -paying passenger.
(4) Qualified Veterans: Free. A Qualified Veteran under this program is a person
who has a service -connected disability rating of 50% or more, or 40% or n-iore due to
amputation of a lower extremity or received a Medal of Valor (Air Force Cross, Medal of
Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Purple Heart).
(5) Transfers: $0.25.
(6) If requested by the driver, proof of eligibility for other than an adult fare must
be presented upon boarding.
(b) Special Transit Services (STS) fares.
(1) STS identification card holder fares: $2.50; monthly pass: $80.00.
(2) Medical attendant accompanying STS passenger: Free.
(3) Companion aecompanying STS passenger: $2.50.
(4) Qualified Veterans: Free. A Qualified Veteran under this program is a person
who has a service -connected disability rating of 50% or more, or 40% or more due to
amputation of a lower extremity or received a Medal of Valor (Air Force Cross, Medal of
Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Purple Heart).
card,
(5) Proof of eligibility must be presented upon request when purchasing a pass
(6) Additional companions may be allowed subject to available space at the
companion rate.
(7) Contracted service provided to social service agencies shall be priced based on
the cost of such service,
The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 7th day of
November, 2023.
Mayor Roy West
63vtT Qualified ZIP Veterans Pass Application
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Application Information (To be completed by applicant--printonly)
East flame first Name A4iddle Initial SufTix
Street Address
City State Et-dz
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Proof of Eligibility
(To be completed by a US. Department of Veterans Affairs Office representative.)
DISABLED VETERANS
The records of this agency reflect the following service -connected
disability rating for the above -named applicant:
p 50 percent or more
O 40 percent or more due to the amputation of a lower extremity
O No record
O Comments
VA Administration Use
Agency
Address
Driver's License # I State ID Phone #
1 Email Address
Valid government -issued photo ID is required to apply for
the Qualified Veterans Pass:
• Driver's License • U.S. Passport
• State ID • U.S. Veteran ID
• U.S. Military ID
Submit your application to: Veterans Service Office
1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor
Beaumont, TX 77701
MEDAL RECIPIENTS
Applicant received one of the following Medals of Valor from the
United States military:
O Air Force Cross
p Congressional Medal of Honor
p Distinguished Service Cross
O Navy Cross
O Purple Heart
Nameffide of Certifying Officer
Certifying Officer Signature
Date
I successfully meet the eligibility requirements within this form, and have answered all questions to the best of nny ability.
Signature of Applicant Tate