Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Resolutions for Lifeline Transportation Program Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation regarding the Lifeline Transportation Program:
A) Adopt a resolution from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission authorizing the Human Services Agency to participate in the Lifeline Transportation Program which will provide transportation assistance to low income individuals and families through a grant offered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission through the City/County Association of Governments, for a two year term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, in an anticipated grant amount of $236,000; and
B) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency Director or designee to accept funding awarded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission through City/County Association Governments by executing a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo County Transit District in the actual amount allocated for the term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, for an anticipated amount of $236,000.
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BACKGROUND:
In March 2018, the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) announced a call for projects for the San Mateo County Lifeline Transportation Program (LTP) Cycle 5. This program is designed to help low-income residents by funding transportation initiatives that will improve their mobility within the community. The grant is offered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) through C/CAG.
DISCUSSION:
San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) has been participating in the LTP since 2012. The existing LTP grant will expire on June 30, 2018. HSA is requesting the Board approve its participation in the LTP through authorization of the resolution submitted by C/CAG. This resolution is required by C/CAG as part of the LTP grant application process.
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