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County reports increased MATP allocation and senior‑center updates
Summary
Cameron County officials reported FY24–25 MATP funding of $113,544 and an initial FY25–26 allocation of $144,628; county staff also updated the board on senior-center meal providers and a $120,000 project drawdown for facility improvements.
County leaders announced updated Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) allocations and provided operational updates for senior-center services.
Chair (speaker 2) said the county received a final FY 2024–25 MATP allocation of $113,544 and an initial FY 2025–26 allocation of $144,628, noting earlier delays tied to a funding impasse were being resolved. On senior services, the chair reported the Emporium Senior Center is the second-highest congregate meal provider in the region for the first six months of the year and that the county replaced its meal vendor with Dream Catch for improved cost and quality. The county has drawn down approximately $120,000 on a project to prepare for installation of a wheelchair lift and associated upgrades.
"We received notice of the final fiscal year 24 25 MATP allocation in the amount of $113,544," the chair said, adding an initial allocation of $144,628 for the next fiscal year. Officials said they were coordinating Wi‑Fi, contractor schedules and grant reporting to keep projects within budget.
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