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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Bureau of Administration
Request: Receive and File
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Summary: Policies and Procedures relative to Zipcar and Shared Fleet programs for Cook-County employees.
Purpose
The Zipcar and Shared Fleet programs are part of a countywide effort to make transportation resources convenient and accessible to Cook County employees while reducing transportation-related expenses. Through a partnership with Zipcar Inc., participating employees will have access to vehicles located throughout the County, as well as county-owned vehicles housed in the loop and at suburban county facilities as needed to execute their County related duties. In this policy, you will find information concerning eligibility, Department enrollment and responsibilities, vehicle access, program rules, and penalties for violating program rules.
Eligibility
Eligible Travel Needs
Zipcars may be used for short-term, work-related travel not exceeding 4 hours on Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Any requests to use a Zipcar outside the allotted time must be approved by the Department Vehicle Coordinator.
Shared Fleet cars may be used for work-related travel that is expected to exceed 4 hours; and/or needs to be conducted during evenings after 7:00 p.m. or weekends; and/or in locations where Zipcars are not accessible (i.e. the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and the Department of Corrections). However, if no Shared Fleet cars are available, the employee may reserve a Zipcar provided that the employee submits a request with written justification in advance and his/her Vehicle Coordinator approves such request.
Eligible Departments
Cook County departments and user agencies with employees who have to travel away from their permanent work location for the purpose of conducting County business may enroll eligible drivers in this program. Department Heads and using Agencies should...
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