STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Nadia Chandler-Hardy
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to implement the Senior Medical Transportation Program utilizing DART's Transportation Assistance Program, known as the DART Rides Program in an amount not to exceed $674,458.18 for the period February 26, 2020 through April 30, 2022, with matching funds to be provided through a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program to provide transportation services throughout Dallas County for low-to-moderate income seniors aged 65 and above, enabling them to access medical, health and wellness services - Not to exceed $674,458.18 - Financing: North Central Texas Council of Governments Grant Funds ($337,229.09) and General Fund ($337,229.09) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas Senior Medical Transportation Program (SMTP) seeks to support seniors who reside within the City of Dallas in accessing transportation services to and from scheduled medical appointments and other health and wellness programs. Until September 30, 2016, the program was administered in-house, and City staff provided transportation services to senior clients using City vehicles, and was responsible for client screening, scheduling and transportation provision.
In FY 2018, the City was awarded a North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) grant, the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, to enable the expansion of the SMTP to serve more clients and include wellness visits and appointments throughout Dallas County, based on the program's structure at the time. Federal Transit Administration...
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