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Public Hearings 10.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2017 Grant Application for FTA 5307 Funding for Operating and Capital Assistance for Mass Transit Projects for ECAT.
Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2017 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for Mass Transit project funding:
A. Conduct the 5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application for $1,892,843 in Federal assistance on Mass Transit projects;
B. Approve, or amend and approve, the Grant Application after receiving comments at the Public Hearing;
C. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman or County Administrator to execute all appropriate documents for the processing and receipt of Federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration; and
D. Authorize the ECAT General Manager to file the Grant Application via the Federal Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS).
[Funding: The total Grant Application is for $1,892,843. The total expense for Operating Assistance is $2,839,264, which requires a local 50/50 match of $1,419,632. The Operating Assistance portion of the Grant will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $1,419,632. The local match is included in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.
Preventive Maintenance ($264,998), ADA Paratransit Service ($189,284), and Safety and Security ($18,929), totaling $473,211, requires an 80/20 local match of $118,302.75, which is covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits. Per FTA requirements, the calculation for the $118,302.75 is determined by dividing the local share (20) by the federal share (80) = 25%, then multiply by the total funds requested ($473,211).
Operating Assistance $1,419,632 + Operating Capital $473,211 = $1,892,843] |
| BACKGROUND: |
The FTA publishes apportionments; Escambia County's partial apportionment for Section 5307 for FY 2017 is $1,892,843. ECAT recommends that Escambia County apply for these apportionments by approving this application for the below Program of Projects.
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
The Project budget was developed with the latest Pensacola Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Plan Update adopted by the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). The Budget for this Grant Application is as follows:
| Items |
Project Cost |
| Preventive Maintenance |
$264,998 |
| ADA Paratransit Service |
$189,284 |
| Operating Assistance |
$1,419,632 |
| Safety and Security |
$18,929 |
| Total Budget |
$1,892,843 |
The recommended Program of Projects is based on the following:
It is recommended that Escambia County apply to use FY 2017 5307 funds for Operating Assistance, ADA Paratransit Service, 1% required allotment for Security, and the balance for Preventive Maintenance. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
The total grant application is for $1,892,843.
The total expense for Operating Assistance is $2,839,264, which requires a local 50/50 match of $1,419,632. The Operating Assistance will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $1,419,632. The local match is included in the FY 2017 Budget.
Preventive Maintenance ($264,998), ADA Paratransit Service ($189,284), and Safety and Security ($18,929) totaling $473,211 requires an 80/20 local match of $118,302.75, which is covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits. Per FTA requirements, the calculation for the $118,302.75 is determined by dividing the local share (20) by the federal share (80) = 25%, then multiply by the total funds requested ($473,211).
Operating Assistance $1,419,632 + Operating Capital $473,211 = $1,892,843. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Resolution has been signed as to form and legal sufficiency by Assistant County Attorney Kristin Hual. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| This recommendation is consistent with the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan; Mobility Element (2. Transit) |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| ECAT personnel will electronically file all required documentation; and will coordinate with the FTA and FDOT for all necessary funding activities covered by this Grant Application. |
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