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County explores housing opportunities and transportation expansions; veggie van, HAT routes and accessible housing noted
Summary
Steuben County staff and partner agencies discussed new housing options with Catholic Charities, plans for accessible facility construction by Arc of Steuben/Allegany, and transportation initiatives including HAT bus route funding efforts and a forthcoming veggie van with coupons in July.
Lynn Gramley reported the agency "has applied for grants to increase HAT bus routes" and that there are "new housing opportunities with Catholic Charities." She said the agency is working to increase transportation supports while pursuing funding.
Mike Damiano (Arc of Steuben/Allegany) said vacancy rates are favorable, the organization is considering closing some residences in Hornell and is planning to build a new single-story accessible facility; he noted a 2.7% inflation increase in the state budget that benefits the program.
Gabe Smalt (Director, Office for the Aging) said accessible transportation is expanding and that the "veggie van is getting ready to start" with veggie coupons available in July. These items were presented as program updates; no formal commitments or funding approvals were taken at the meeting.
