CDBG program agreement allows for dedicated 60+ Ride driver
Published on December 05, 2022
A new public service project has been given the green light by the board of county commissioners. This past week, 60+ Ride’s subrecipient agreement through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was approved.
“This agreement between the county and 60+ Ride marks a vital milestone for this project,” Commissioner Chair Scott James said.
60+ Ride provides free transportation services to medical appointments, grocery stores, financial and government institutions, social events, and more, for Weld County residents over the age of 60. This project will allow for the hiring of a dedicated driver to staff a newly acquired ADA van, which is a current need for elderly and disabled residents and help older adults remain independent and active within the community.
“60+ Ride has been providing innovative comprehensive care that goes above and beyond transportation,” said Commissioner Lori Saine. “They provide connection for communities, especially seniors aging in place. This newest program adds to their capacity to provide more services to our communities with additional needs.”
The project was approved by the board earlier this month with a total funding amount of $68,775 for services running from Dec. 2022 to May 2023. Grant funded services for the ADA van are focused on providing transportation to underserved rural Weld County residents who reside outside of Greeley, Longmont, Brighton, and Firestone. These larger cities either have their own funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to utilize or have opted out of participation in the Weld County CDBG program. Firestone is already using CDBG funds for VIA Mobility Service.
With the signing of this agreement, 60+ Ride can move forward with the implementation of this program knowing the regulations they must follow as a condition of receiving HUD funding, including the funding level, performance measures, and project timeline.
For more information about Weld County’s CDBG program, visit www.weld.gov/go/cdbg.