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Commissioners discuss swapping transit funds to shore up Oak Lawn senior center
Summary
A targeted PAYGO motion was proposed to redirect $22,000 in transit funding to Oak Lawn senior center with roughly $16,795 returned to the general fund; commissioners questioned whether DerbyDash and other transit options serve the residents who would benefit.
A secondary, more targeted option discussed during the Aug. 13 budget meeting would reallocate transit funding to the Oak Lawn senior center. Commissioner Howe described the swap as a PAYGO move to allocate $22,000 to Oak Lawn and leave about $16,795 to the general fund.
Board members questioned whether DerbyDash or other transit providers serve Oak Lawn residents' trip patterns; commissioners emphasized that transportation — getting seniors from their homes to the center — is a primary barrier. Tom Stoltz and other staff noted the county's subsidized $3 on-demand county service for unincorporated residents and suggested staff will provide more detail on services and options before any formal motion.
