TITLE
Title
APPROVE SUBMISSION OF 5307/5310/5311 PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2021-22
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Heather Skeens (Irma Zimmerman), Department of Health & Human Services
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BACKGROUND
Background
During its November 19, 2020 Board of Commissioners regular meeting, a public hearing was conducted to assess the value and need for a community transportation system and assistance to the elderly and disabled citizens of Guilford County. The Guilford County Transportation Department is now prepared to submit the 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, 5311 Community Transportation Program (CTP) and 5307 Urban Area grant applications for FY 2021-22 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The 5310 program will provide funding for salaries and vehicle maintenance expenses for the department, while the 5311 grant assists with administrative and capital expenses. The total grant request amounts and county match funding requirements are listed below:
Grant Type Total Request County Match
5310 - Enhanced Mobility $202,000 $101,000
5311 - CTP $194,376 $38,876
5307 - Urban Area $70,000 $35,000
Total $466,376 $174,876
County match funding will be included in the department's FY 2021-22 recommended budget.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION
FY 2022 RESOLUTION
Section 5311 (including ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.
WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will apply for a grant from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and receives funds from the North Carolina General Assemb...
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