Project for the Acquisition of a Means of Transportation

 

I. Project justification

At this time, a fundamental need of the organization is to replace the 1987 Toyota Liteace minibus presently in use, which is devoted to the aforementioned tasks, such as:

• Transporting the children and adolescents to medical, dental, and orthopedic appointments, special and recreational events.
• Transporting goods such as food and various materials and equipment to the three day care centers.
• Collecting in-kind donations from public and especially private entities.
• Carrying out visits to the homes of the beneficiary population by the Interdisciplinary Teams for the purpose of providing follow-up in relation to the treatment that is received at the institutional level.

This minibus is in a deteriorated state due to the prolonged use it has been given, thereby requiring constant maintenance and repair. Some of the spare parts for the vehicle have been discontinued, so parts have to be adapted. Under these conditions, the vehicle is not safe for the passengers, limits the efficiency of the operation of the programs and also generates constant expenses.

Another reason that the minibus should be replaced is related to the “Student Transportation” Permission. Obtaining or renewing this Permission implies complying with the requirement of the law that states that the vehicle be a maximum of 10 years old with regard to the model year, besides being in good mechanical condition as is always demanded.

 

II. Project objectives

Provide a means of transportation to the children of the Roblealto Child Care Association that makes the transfer of the kids to the different services they receive outside the day care centers easier and safer

III. Budget

The proposal consists of the purchase of the latest model of a Toyota Hiace Commuter minibus, with capacity for 15 passengers. The cost of the minibus is $30,000. The institution will provide the amount it obtains from the sale of the minibus to be replaced, as a counterpart contribution for the project.

 

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