TITLE
Title
PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2026-27 5311 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION 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 5311 - Community Transportation Program grant application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation / Integrated Mobility Department (NCDOT/IMD) in October 2025. The total amount of the 5311 grant request for FY 2026-27 is $320,646, with 85% or $272,548 in Federal and State funding and 15% or $48,098 in County match funding, which will be used for administrative and capital expenses. The FY 2025-26 grant was in the total amount of $316,454, with $268,985 in Federal and State funding and $47,469 in County match funds.
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 5311 Community Transportation Program grant application.
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