Title
Specialized Transportation Grants for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Proposed Motion
That the 2013 Specialized Transportation Grant allocations be approved as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration feels that the recommended grant allocations presented in Attachment 1 are reasonable and fair.
Purpose
As per Policy AD-038, Parkland County provides funding to assist non-profit groups who provide transportation services for Parkland County seniors and disabled persons.
Summary
The submitted applications include an overview of the number of people that the organization services, particularly County seniors and disabled residents, and a financial statement and/or budget that indicates revenues and expenditures. All groups depend on various sources of revenue such as grants, fundraising, donations, and membership and user fees, to help support their programs.
Applicants also vary greatly in size, diversity, budget, and sources of income, making it difficult to establish a formula to calculate equitable amounts to be given. Considering the many variables involved in these applications, administration makes its recommendations based on an overview, with special attention given to the number of County residents served, and other sources of revenue.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Policy AD-038
Financial Impact:
Cost: $27,500.00
Source of Funding: 2013 General Municipal Budget