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County Administrator's Report 7. 8.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Technical/Public Service Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2020 Proposed Grant Application for Mass Transit Projects - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for March 5, 2020, at 5:35 p.m., for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the Fiscal Year 2020 proposed Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department, for Mass Transit Projects for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Funds for Operating and Capital Expenses. |
| BACKGROUND: |
FTA guidelines required that all applications for financial assistance from FTA be submitted after a public hearing is held for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the Grant Program of Projects. Effective January 1, 2016, Grant Applications, Execution, and Grant Administration Progress Reports must be submitted electronically via the Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS).
The FTA publishes apportionments annually and have apportioned $3,582,564 to Escambia County for FY20. An additional $66,114 has been apportioned to Baldwin County. Mass Transit staff recommend that Escambia County Board of County Commissioners apply for these apportionments by approving this application for the below Program of Projects.
| BUDGET CATEGORY |
DEFINITION / REASONING |
PROJECT COST |
| Preventive Maintenance |
Preventive Maintenance is defined as all maintenance costs related to vehicles and non-vehicles in relation to fixed route service. All activities, supplies, materials, labor, services and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the asset in a cost effective manner. |
$681,209 |
| ADA Paratransit Service |
A maximum of 10% of the grant amount is eligible for ADA reimbursement, these funds are used to offset payments made to the Paratransit Contractor. |
$364,868 |
| Operating Assistance |
Operating Costs associated with Fixed Route service including Operator Salaries |
$2,500,000 |
| Safety |
The FTA requires that grantees spend at least 1% of grant funds on Safety and Security measures. |
$36,487 |
| Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update |
The Major TDP update is done in conjunction with the FL-AL TPO. Florida Rule 14-73 requires a major TDP update is submitted to FDOT every 5 years. |
$200,000 |
| Baldwin County |
At the May 15, 2014 BOCC regular meeeting, the Board approved an MOA between Escambia County and Baldwin County for Escambia County to pass through Pensacola UZA Alabama funding apportioned from the FTA. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) apportions the Pensacola UZA 5307 funds between the Pensacola UZA in Florida and the Pensacola UZA in Alabama. |
$66,114 |
| TOTAL |
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$3,648,678 |
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| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| The Grant Application is for a total of $3,648,678. Operating Assistance of $2,500,000 requires a local 50% match. Operating costs will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $2,500,000. The local match is included in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget. Preventive Maintenance, ADA Paratransit service, Baldwin County and safety requires a 20% local match of $337,169.50. The 20% local match is covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| Requests for public hearing do not require legal sign-off. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| No change in personnel results from this action. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| This recommendation is based on the Board of County Commissioners Comprehensive Plan - Mobility Element. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Mass Transit staff will electronically file all required documentation; and will coordinate with FTA and FDOT for all necessary funding activities. |
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