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1. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Action Agenda <br /> �( -� <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Item No-_ _-. <br /> Meeting Date: August 22, 1995 <br /> SUBJECT: Renewal Application for Elderly & Disabled <br /> Transportation Assistance Program <br /> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> DEPARTMENT: Aging - O.P.T. PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X <br /> ------------------------------- ---------------------------------- <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Jerry M. Passmore <br /> Certified Statement TELEPHONE NUMBER- <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill - 968-4501 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> PURPOSE: To apply for $31,730 in state funds to provide medical <br /> transportation for senior citizens and disabled persons <br /> and enter into an agreement with NC Department of <br /> Transportation for FY 95-96. The Elderly and Disabled <br /> Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) allocation for <br /> Orange County is $31,730. <br /> BACKGROUND: The NC General Assembly has appropriated $2,900,000 for <br /> special assistance programs to supplement other transpor- <br /> tation funds used for the elderly and disabled persons. <br /> Major program features include: ( 1) no local match <br /> required, (2) funds must provide additional trips, <br /> (3) only counties with an approved Transportation <br /> Development Plan (TDP) are eligible (Orange County has <br /> one) , (4) funds are not to be used to purchase/lease <br /> vehicles or replace current funds, and (5) eligibility <br /> certification is done by the county. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S) : <br /> Manager recommends approval and Chair to sign the <br /> Certified Statement of participation in the NC Elderly <br /> and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program. <br /> FN:ABS96#01.DOC <br />