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Kenai seeks grant money, council review for Meals on Wheels vehicles and ADA-accessible van
Summary
Staff reported hiring a second driver and pursuing funding for Meals on Wheels vehicle replacements; the city applied for a state DOT ADA-vehicle grant (5310/5311) with a 20% match pledged by Senior Connection and expects a decision by April 1. A council resolution for two Meals on Wheels vehicles will go to council next Wednesday.
Unidentified Speaker (S1) said the senior center hired another driver ("his name is Mark") and will return to fuller service capacity once state background checks clear. On fleet needs, S1 said current Meals on Wheels vans have very high mileage and that the city is preparing a council resolution for two replacement vehicles to appear on the council agenda next Wednesday.
S1 described options staff reviewed (including a Ford…
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