Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Amendment to the Low-Income Eligibility Requirements Policy
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements Within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Anthony V. Cao, Transit Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On August 14, 2019, the Board asked staff evaluate the possibility of increasing the income ranges for individuals applying as low-income
• Staff is seeking Board approval on whether to change Collin County Transit’s income qualification policy
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Low-Income Transit Subsidy Pilot Program ran from April 2, 2018 to March 31, 2019 and allowed income-qualified residents to participate in Collin County Transit
• On January 16, 2019, the Board approved Low-Income as the third qualifying criteria alongside Elderly and Disabled
• FTA Section 5307 will reimburse low-income expenses if it meets the low-income definition
• FTA defines “low-income” as persons at or below 150% of the U.S. Poverty Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Currently, Collin County Transit’s income ranges are approximately 160% of the U.S. Poverty Guidelines