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County Administrator's Report 9. 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/23/2020
Issue: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 5310 Program Grant Application
From:	TONYA ELLIS
Department:	Mass Transit
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Transportation Section 5310 Program Grant Application - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Application for Section 5310 funding and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities funding to be used by Escambia County for the purchase of four Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Vehicles:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing Escambia County to apply for and accept certain Grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Act of 1964;

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution and all other required documents pertaining to acceptance and expenditure of Grant funds, including notification of funding and electronic document filing; and

C. Authorize the Mass Transit Director to sign all Application documents and to submit the Application.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:

5310 Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2020/2021

[Funding: Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($31,087). These funds will be included in the Mass Transit Department Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget]

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Section 5310 Formula Grant is to provide enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Escambia County uses these funds to replace or add vehicles typically used for Escambia County Community Transportation, the County's Paratransit / Demand Response service.

There are currently 26 vehicles in the fleet available to Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT). This Application is to purchase 4 additional vehicles for the fleet.

Program of Projects	Amount
4 ADA Compliant 3.5L Ford Transit	$310,856
Two way radio purchase and install	$5,000
Total	$315,856

Upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners, this proposed Program of Projects, including any Amendments, becomes the final Program of Projects.

The vehicles will be purchased from the Transit Research Inspection Procurement System (TRIPS), which is a FDOT managed contract. FTA or FDOT funding cannot be used if / when a local preference purchasing policy is utilized. Escambia County is expected to contribute 10% of the total cost, with the FTA and FDOT providing funding for 90% - it is mandatory when using 5310 Capital funds to use the TRIPS Contract.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($31,087). These funds will be included in the Mass Transit Department Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, has approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required as a result of this action.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

A Resolution of the Governing Board authorizing the signing and submission of a Grant Application and supporting documents and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a Grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation, and the purchase of vehicles and/or equipment and/or expenditure of Grant funds pursuant to a Grant award.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, Clerks office staff will need to certify 2 copies of the Resolution for the Mass Transit Department. Mass Transit personnel will continue to coordinate with FDOT staff to complete the implementation requirements.

Attachments
Resolution