Grant Agreement 422260-1-84-02, Providing Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Corridor Grant Funding
From:
TONYA ELLIS, Interim Director
Organization:
Mass Transit
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Public Transportation Grant Agreement Providing Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Corridor Funding to the Mass Transit Department - Tonya Ellis, Interim Mass Transit Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) number 422260-1-84-02:
A. Approve PTGA number 422260-1-84-02, providing for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) participation in the amount of $447,081, of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Transit Corridor Program funding;
B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance and application of these funds; and
C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution and to sign the PTGA.
The PTGA will provide Mass Transit operational funding for the Mass Transit Route 45 - Davis Highway (Corridor). Funds are allocated by FDOT from State Transportation Corridor Development funds annually and must be accepted by the receiving agency.
[No additional cost to the County results from this action. FDOT will reimburse Escambia County 50% of costs associated with the Davis Highway Corridor, up to the maximum allowed of $447,081.]
BACKGROUND:
The PTGA will provide Mass Transit Operating funding for the Mass Transit Route 45 - Davis Highway (Corridor). Funds are allocated by FDOT from State Transportation Corridor Development funds annually, and must be accepted by the receiving agency.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No additional cost to the County results from this action. FDOT will reimburse Escambia County 50% of costs associated with the Davis Highway Corridor up to the maximum allowed of $447,081.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Resolution and Grant Agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel are required as a result of this PTGA
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The Board of County Commisioners Comprehensive Plan - Mobility Element
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Mass Transit staff will continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation staff to complete all implementation requirements.