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Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the $31,000, or a match of 10%, for Aging Services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation 5310 Grant - Capital Purchase of Service
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Prior to the Chatham County Council on Aging becoming Chatham County Aging Services, the 5310 Capital Purchase of Service Grant was essential to COA operations. It provided funding for transportation to our centers in Pittsboro and Siler City, medical transportation and group trips, such as trips to the grocery store.
As a nonprofit, the COA employed a medical transportation specialist that served as an intermediary between the Council and Chatham Transit Network to schedule appointments. Prior to COVID-19, the Council entered into an annual contract with Chatham Transit that specified rates.
While we no longer coordinate medical transportation as Chatham County Aging Services, we wish to contract with Chatham Transit to carry out the requirements of the 5310 grant in FY 26. Initially, Aging Services planned to apply for the grant and then pass through the funding to Chatham Transit. However, after meeting, both entities determined that this was not the best course of action. Instead, should Aging Services receive the grant, Chatham Transit will invoice Aging Services each month for rides provided to clients coming to and from the Centers for Active Living and Congregate Nutrition sites, as well as regular trips to the grocery store for clients to purchase essential items. Any additional funds will be used for medical rides. Chatham County will pay Chatham Transit Network and Aging Services will then submit a reimbursement request to the DOT on behalf of the County.
Prior to COVID-19, the Council entered into an annual contract with Chatham Transit that specified rates. Aging Services received the required Board approval to apply for the grant during the April 15 meeting and wishes to request a total of $310,000 - the s...
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