Measure X Senior & Disabled Program:

1. RECEIVE update on the Measure X Senior and Disabled Program,
2. PROVIDE input on the program guidelines and draft needs assessment, and
3. RECOMMEND to the TAMC Board of Directors to approve Program Guidelines.

The Senior & Disabled Transportation Services Program is a grant program funded by Measure X. The Transportation Agency accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations to fund activities that increase transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities. Four non-profit organizations were awarded funding in the second cycle of the program. Staff will provide an update on the grantee's latest annual reports and request input on potential changes to the program guidelines for the third grant cycle. The Transportation Agency is conducting a needs assessment to address questions about services provided to communities by the organizations awarded funding. The public comment period for the needs assessment and program guidelines closes August 31, 2022.

The attached application scoring summary provides an overview of the four proposals awarded $1.5 million in Measure X funds for the second grant cycle in 2020.

The Transportation Agency is updating the needs assessment (web attachment 2) and conducting an evaluation of the second grant cycle to incorporate any changes to the application selection process for the third grant cycle. Staff will give an overview of the work completed by grantees during the 2021 calendar year and discuss how each grantee is performing. Each grantee submitted an annual report (web attachment 3) to outline tasks completed, tasks pending, funds expended, and pictures of grant-funded activities. The success of grantees has been measured by comparing consistency between the work completed and the work outlined in their grant agreements. Grantees submit quarterly claims and progress reports with documentation on how funds are being spent.

The following items will be discussed for potential changes to the program guidelines:

• Evaluating the major changes made in the second cycle and criticisms received. Would there need to be additional changes for the third cycle? How have past criticisms been addressed?
• Evaluating the purpose of the needs assessment. Should a needs assessment be incorporated for all future grant cycles?
• Adding a workshop to the application timeline. A proposed workshop held at the beginning of the "Call for Projects" period can aide applicants in preparing a complete and comprehensive application.

Staff is requesting input from XTOC members on the needs assessment and changes to the program guidelines for the third grant cycle scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2022/23. The assessment and program guidelines were presented at the July 27, 2022 MST MAC meeting and will be vetted by the public and stakeholders during the public comment period ending on August 31, 2022.

If the XTOC recommends approval of the program guidelines at this meeting, the program implementation timeline would be as noted below:

1. Draft Program Guidelines
2. Draft Needs Assessment
3. Annual Reports