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County Administrator's Report 8. 19.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning Amendment to Grant Agreement G1D39 - 5311 (Non Urbanized) - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning State of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement Amendment, Financial Project Number 521368-3-84-18, Providing Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Section 5311 Non Urbanized Area Formula Program Grant funding to the Mass Transit Department:
A. Approve the Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA), Financial Project Number 421368-3-84-18, providing for a change removing the required 50% local match in funding to zero local match;
B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Application and acceptance of these funds; and
C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, the Amended PTGA, and all other required documents pertaining to this PTGA without further action of the Board.
Please note Section 19 (j) of the Amended PTGA, which requires the County to waive forum and venue.
[The required 50% match of $180,271 is removed from any claims against this grant after March 8, 2020] |
| BACKGROUND: |
In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, under the FTA Emergency Relief Program, currently apportioned Section 5311 funds may be used for expenses related to a declared emergency with an increased federal share of 100%. The Amendment to this PTGA will allow the transit agencies to continue to provide the necessary transportation services safely and efficiently under the current circumstances due to the Coronavirus. Operating expenses incurred beginning on March 9, 2020, are eligible, including expenses to maintain transit services, as well as paying for administrative leave for transit personnel due to reduce operations during an emergency. All expenses prior to March 8, 2020, will remain at 50%. All expenses from March 9, 2020, to the end of the Contract, will be eligible at 100%.
The original Grant Agreement was for $360,542, less funding already received through the 2nd quarter of $61,701.53, leaves a balance of $237,138.94. Divide by 2 equals $118,569.47. Taking the original Grant amount of $360,542, less $118,569.47, the new cost of the project is $241,972.53. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| This action relieves the County of the required 50% match, up to the maximum allowed of $180,271. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed as to form and legal sufficiency. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| Competitive Grant Application Policy, Section II; A.6. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Upon Board approval and signature, the Mass Transit Department will coordinate with FDOT staff. |
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