TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin Sing, Director of Finance
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Central Will Dial-A-Ride and the County of Will and the Acceptance of Grant Funds under Title XX of the Social Security Act
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet is a participant in the Central Will Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service with Homer Township, Joliet Township, Lockport Township, Troy Township, and Jackson Township. This service provides Paratransit Services for seniors (over age 60) and disabled residents within the City of Joliet and member townships. Historically, Central Will Dial-A-Ride contracts with Pace to provide this service.
Will County's Access Will program provides the same service to Will County residents not served by Central Will communities. This action will transfer the Central Will paratransit service from the communities to Will County. Will County currently contracts with PACE and will manage the program. The Intergovernmental Agreement outlines the service level and transition of funding from Central Will communities to the Access Will program and the County. The funding structure transitions to Will County fully funding the program in 2031 and beyond.
The City of Joliet is also the recipient of a grant from Title XX of the Social Security Act. This grant is currently approximately $76,000. This grant is used to offset the cost of the program. The City will continue to use the grant to offset the cost of the Central Will Paratransit program.
Funds are programed in the 2025 Budget (Org.03001000, Object: 54800) for this service.
This item will be reviewed at the November 18, 2025, Finance Committee.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet, in collaboration with several townships, participates in the Central Will Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service, providing essential transportation for seniors and disabled residents. This service, historically managed by Pace, will ...
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