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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $155,482 in grant funds from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to provide funding for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Project.
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Parks and Recreation Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $155,482 is available from Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached.
Prior Council Action:
February 15, 2018 - Council approved Resolution No. 20180215-021, which approved acceptance of grant funds for this project for Fiscal Year 2018 on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Casar off the dais.
For More Information:
Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, 512-974-6772; David Crabb, Manager, Community Recreation Division, 512-974-6759; Nan Dowling, Records Analyst, 512-974-6716.
Additional Backup Information:
The Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310 Program provides funding to serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services.
In Fiscal Year 2018, $49,368 was received in grant funds from this program. However, the previous grant agreement required a 50% City match. No match is required in the current grant.
Funds will be used to supplement the operating budget of the Senior Transportation Program, which has been providing rides to this population for over three decades. The program provides transportation to pre-qualified individuals with the goal of enhancing quality of life and promoting independence for persons 60 years or older residing in the Austin city limits. Three types of transportation are offered: 1) Regular Routes/...
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