TITLE
Title
PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2026-27 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES GRANT APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sharon Barlow
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Transportation Department has prepared the 5310 - Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation / Integrated Mobility Department (NCDOT/IMD) in October 2025. The total amount of the 5310 grant request for FY 2026-27 is $250,000, with 50% or $125,000 in Federal funding and 50% or $125,000 in County match funding, which will be used for departmental salaries and vehicle maintenance expenses. Staff projects that these funds will support 10,902 trips in FY 2026-27. The FY 2025-26 grant was in the total amount of $250,000 with $125,000 in Federal funds and $125,000 in County match.
A public hearing is required to assess the value and need for a community transportation system and assistance to the elderly and disabled citizens of Guilford County. Attached is a summary of the grant request and authorizing resolution.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Conduct required public hearing to assess the value and need for a community transportation system, and upon conclusion, adopt the authorizing resolution and approve submission of the 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant application.
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