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County Administrator's Report 8. 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/18/2019
Issue: Grant Agreement 422260-1-84-02, Providing Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Corridor Grant Funding
From:	TONYA ELLIS
Department:	Mass Transit
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Public Transportation Grant Agreement Providing Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Corridor Funding to the Mass Transit Department - Tonya Ellis, Interim Mass Transit Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) number 422260-1-84-02:

A. Approve PTGA number 422260-1-84-02, providing for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) participation in the amount of $447,081, of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Transit Corridor Program funding;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance and application of these funds; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution and to sign the PTGA.

The PTGA will provide Mass Transit operational funding for the Mass Transit Route 45 - Davis Highway (Corridor). Funds are allocated by FDOT from State Transportation Corridor Development funds annually and must be accepted by the receiving agency.

[No additional cost to the County results from this action. FDOT will reimburse Escambia County 50% of costs associated with the Davis Highway Corridor, up to the maximum allowed of $447,081.]

BACKGROUND:

The PTGA will provide Mass Transit Operating funding for the Mass Transit Route 45 - Davis Highway (Corridor). Funds are allocated by FDOT from State Transportation Corridor Development funds annually, and must be accepted by the receiving agency.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No additional cost to the County results from this action. FDOT will reimburse Escambia County 50% of costs associated with the Davis Highway Corridor up to the maximum allowed of $447,081.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Resolution and Grant Agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required as a result of this PTGA

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The Board of County Commisioners Comprehensive Plan - Mobility Element

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Mass Transit staff will continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation staff to complete all implementation requirements.

Attachments
Corridor Grant Agreement
Corridor Resolution