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Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Implementation Guidelines <br /> <br /> <br />Paratransit - 4 <br />census-based funding formula that is developed by PAPCO and approved by <br />the Alameda CTC Commission. <br />2) A portion of the funds as defined in the Master Programs Funding <br />Agreement are DLD funds distributed to Alameda County’s primary <br />mandated ADA service provider, East Bay Paratransit Consortium. <br />b. Eligible Uses: Paratransit DLD funds may be used for capital projects, programs, <br />maintenance, or operations that directly improve paratransit services. Eligible uses for <br />these funds include services as defined in Attachment A, as well as, but not limited to: <br />1) Direct staff and consultant costs to develop, plan, implement, manage, <br />operate and maintain paratransit projects and programs <br />2) Direct staff and consultant costs to provide customer service and outreach <br />for paratransit projects and programs <br />3) Direct staff and consultant costs that support eligible activities, including the <br />end-of-year compliance report <br />4) Direct staff training costs directly related to implementation of projects or <br />programs implemented with the Paratransit Funds <br />c. Ineligible Uses: The following is a list of ineligible uses of Paratransit DLD funds: <br />1) Non-transportation projects or services such as fees charged to capital <br />construction projects for services or amenities not related to transportation <br />2) Capital projects, programs, maintenance, or operations that do not directly <br />improve paratransit services <br />3) Projects or programs that exclusively serve city/county staff <br />4) Indirect costs, unless the RECIPIENT submits an independently <br />audited/approved Indirect Cost Allocation Plan. <br />2. Paratransit Discretionary Grant Program Funds <br />a. The Measure BB Expenditure Plan dedicates 1.0 percent of the funds for paratransit <br />coordination and services to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. <br />Alameda CTC will administer a Measure BB Paratransit discretionary grant program. <br />b. The Alameda CTC adopt Grant Program Guidelines through its programming and <br />allocation processes.to guide the grant allocations. <br />c. Gap funds provide Alameda County with the opportunity to be innovative and <br />explore alternative service delivery mechanisms in the face of a senior and disability <br />population expected to grow substantially over the next 30 years. The population of <br />people likely to need paratransit service is expected to outpace the growth in sales tax <br />revenues that fund paratransit programs in Alameda County, including city-based <br />programs and ADA-mandated services. <br />d. Gap funds provide an opportunity to minimize the differences in service experienced <br />by consumers based on their geographic location. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: DF4522C6-B536-8D98-8396-59F24D864EB6