85.22 Specialized transportation program.
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85.22 Specialized transportation program.
(1)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the general public health and welfare by providing assistance to eligible applicants providing transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.
(2)Definitions. In this section:
(am)“Eligible applicant” means any applicant that meets eligibility requirements for federal assistance under 49 USC 5310 .
(bm)“Individual with a disability” means any individual who, because of any temporary or permanent physical or mental condition or institutional residence is unable without special facilities or special planning or design to use available transportation facilities and services as effectively as persons who are not so affected.
(c)“Local public body” has the meaning given in s. 85.20
(d), except as limited by rule of the department.
(d)“Senior” means any individual age 65 or older.
(3)Administration. The department shall administer the grant program and shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to implement this section, including the following powers: