The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has provided funding for some Carroll County agencies and projects. Below is a list outlining those projects of which Carroll County Government is aware that have been granted funds through the federal act.
Note: Most recent change denoted in red
| Department |
Project Description |
Funds Allocated |
Planning
(Carroll Area Transit System) |
Facilities and equipment:
Bus radio system
Computer work stations
Wireless Internet on vehicles
Bus equipment
New lot/building/shelter
Routing and dispatching software
Vehicles:
Small bus 16/2 replacement
Small bus 12/2 replacement
Small bus 16/2 replacement
Support vehicles - 2 hybrid cars
Small bus 12/2 replacement |
$171,100
$13,000
$18,000
$95,000
$758,403
$260,000
$51,800
$51,800
$51,800
$47,000
$51,800 |
| |
| | Total for CATS | $1,569,703 |
| |
Funding Source: Federal Transit Administration via MD Transit Administration/Dept. of Transportation |
| |
| Public Works |
System preservation (paving), safety improvements, and/or new road construction:
Safety improvements
Relocate Stone Road at MD 97 (partnership with State Highway Administration)
Pavement preservation*
Mill and overlay - Center Street, Gorsuch Road, Kate Wagner Road, Ridge Road, Woodbine Road
Sidewalk ramp modifications*
Reconstruct sidewalk ramps at public facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act
*Final project limits will be determined after opening of construction bids
|
$2,715,000 |
| |
| | Total for Public Works | $2,715,000 |
| |
Funding Source: US Department of Transportation via MD Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration |
| |
Economic Development
(Business Employment Resource Center) |
Dislocated Worker Program
Summer Youth Employment |
$588,332
$67,101.83 |
| |
| | Total for BERC | $655,433.83 |
| |
Funding Source: U.S. Labor Dept. via MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation |
| |
| Westminster Police Department |
|
$57,421 |
| |
| | Total for Westminster Police Department | $57,421 |
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice |
| |
| Citizen Services |
Weatherization Program
Human Services program
Bureau of Aging
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Weatherization for eligible Allegheny Power customers
Housing assistance for low-income, non-elderly disabled member in household
Long-term rental assistance program
Salvation Army - emergency shelter
HSP - Short-term housing assistance, eviction prevention and utility assistance
HSP - Domestic violence victim support services |
$917,052
$414,000
$30,815
$37,695
$60,000
$129,343
$152,668
$19,700
$184,922
$57,595 |
| |
| | Total for Citizen Services | $2,003,790 |
| |
Funding Sources: U.S Energy Dept. via MD Dept. of Housing and Community Development (five grants), U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development via MD Dept. of Housing and Community Development, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services via MD Dept. of Aging, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency; U.S. Energy Dept via Allegheny Power; and U.S. Dept. of Justice via Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention. |
| |
| Planning |
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant |
$684,100 |
| |
| | Total for Energy | $684,100 |
| |
Funding Source: U.S. Energy Dept. |
| |
| TOTAL FUNDS FOR CARROLL COUNTY as of 10/29/2009 | $7,688,103.83 |
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