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County Administrator's Report 11. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	06/04/2020
Issue: Scheduling a Public Hearing Concerning Proposed Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 CARES ACT
From:	TONYA ELLIS
Department:	Mass Transit
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2020 Proposed Grant Application for CARES Act Funding of Mass Transit - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for June 18, 2020, at 9:01 a.m., for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the CARES Act proposed Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department, 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 published special apportionments under the CARES Act and have apportioned $10,137,924 to Escambia County to aid in the recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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.	$1,380,227
ADA Paratransit Service	these funds are used to offset payments made to the Paratransit Contractor for ADA Trips - which must be performed within a 3/4 mile radius of the fixed route	$1,681,302
Operating Assistance	Operating Costs associated with Fixed Route service including Operator Salaries	$6,975,016
Safety	The FTA requires that grantees spend at least 1% of grant funds on Safety and Security measures.	$101,379
TOTAL		$10,137,924

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Grant Application is for a total of $10,137,924. All funds allocated under the CARES Act cover eligible expenses at 100%.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

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 for all necessary funding activities.

Attachments
FTA Section 5307 CARES Act Application