Notice of Public Hearing

La Grange IL

02 May, 2022

6:50 PM

Description

Notice of Public Hearing: Re: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle grant for Adults with Developmental Disabilities served by Helping Hand, Countryside Illinois. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by Helping Hand May 20th, 2022 9:00am Helping Hand 2nd Floor Board Room 9649 W. 55th Street Countryside, Illinois I. For the purpose of considering a project for the financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: a. Description of Project: Requesting IDOT provide two minivans with lift 62,000, two light duty buses with lift 70,000 and two medium duty with lift 75,000.  These vehicles will be used to transport adults and children with developmental disabilities on a daily basis, seven days per week, from their homes, to Helping Hand and to various community services and activities. b. Relocation: Relocation will not be required. c. Environmental: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact. d. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. e. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities. II. At the hearing, Helping Hand will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the project.  Interested persons may submit orally, or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project. III.  A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at: Helping Hand ATTN: Bill Dwyer, President and Chief Executive Officer 9649 W 55th Street Countryside, Illinois 60525 708-966-5751