Transportation memo

TO: Richard Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Mark Huddleston, Transportation Director
DATE: January 4, 2006
RE: Filing of Grant Applications
This resolution will authorize the filing of the following grant applications:
1) 2006 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant.
2) 2006 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant.
3) 2006 Winnebago County Transportation Assistance.
4) 2006 Non-profit Agency Grants
1) Federal Operating and Capital
The Oshkosh Transit System is applying for 2006 federal operating assistance in the
amount of $1,231,752. The operating grant will cover approximately 29% of the 2006
projected expenses.
2) State of Wisconsin Operating Assistance
The City of Oshkosh is applying for $1,274,226 in operating assistance from the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately
30% of operating expenses for calendar year 2006.
3/4) Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance Programs
The Oshkosh Transit System will apply for $358,000 from Winnebago County and $170,391
from other government or non-profit agencies. The programs that are funded are shown
below:
Oshkosh Dial-A-Ride
Cabulance (Handicapped Van Service)
Lakeside Packaging Plus, Inc. (Work Adjustment)
Rural Elderly and Handicapped Bus Service
Advocap Mealsite Transportation
Zion Eldercare Transportation
Oshkosh to Neenah Route
Red Cross Volunteer Transportation
Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin, Inc. (Non-School) Transportation
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The public hearing is scheduled for the December 21, 2005 Transit Board meeting. The public will
be able to make comments on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the grant
applications. The grant applications will be submitted as presented unless changes are made as a
result of comments received during the public hearing process.