Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Setting the Income Limit for “Low-Income” Transit Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On August 14, 2019, the Board asked staff to evaluate income ranges for the MUTD low-income transit program.
• Staff is seeking Board approval on changes to 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 policy sets the maximum amount that an individual earns 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.