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County Administrator's Report 11. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	07/16/2020
Issue: Scheduling a Public Hearing Concerning Proposed Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities
From:	TONYA ELLIS
Department:	Mass Transit
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing Concerning Proposed Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Bus and Bus Facilities Funding for Mass Transit Capital Projects - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for August 6, 2020, at 5:33 p.m., for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the Section 5339 proposed Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department, for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Funds for Capital Projects.

[Funding: The Grant Application is for a total of $1,612,050. The local Match of $403,013 will be covered by Federal Highway Toll Revenue Credits.]

BACKGROUND:

FTA guidelines require 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 apportionments under Section 5339, and this application includes funding for multiple financial years - FY17 through FY20 for a total of $1,612,050. Mass Transit staff recommend that the 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
Bus Equipment and Facilities	Acquisition of a Bus Vacuum Cleaning System - increase efficiencies in Maintenance / Bus Cleaning	$300,000
	Acquire Shop Equipment - Hydraulic Press, Drill Press, Parts Washer, Exhaust Fans, Compressors	$82,050
	Software / Technology - Fixed Route Scheduling Software	$800,000
	Software / Technology - Paratransit Scheduling Software	$180,000
	Software / Technology - Passenger Information	$250,000
	TOTAL	$1,612,050

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Grant Application is for a total of $1,612,050. The local Match of $403,013 will be covered by Federal Highway Toll Revenue Credits.

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
Draft Application