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County Administrator's Report 11. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	07/07/2016
Issue: Scheduling a Public Hearing Concerning Proposed Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Funding for Bus and Bus Facilities
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Proposed Grant Application for Mass Transit Projects - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for 5:33 p.m., on July 19, 2016, for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public concerning the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 proposed Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for Mass Transit Projects for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Funds (Bus and Bus Facilities).

The Grant Application is for a total of $614,819. A local match of $153,705, is required and will be covered by Florida Toll Revenue credits, therefore, no local funds are required.

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 publishes apportionments, and Escambia County's apportionments for Section 5339 are FY2015 $317,323 and FY2016 $297,496 for a total of $614,819 (apportionment notice attached). 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 in accordance 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
One Large Heavy Duty Bus	$340,000
Bus Stop Amenities	$274,819
Total Budget	$614,819

The recommended Program of Projects is based on the following:

One Large Heavy Duty Bus: It is recommended that Escambia County purchase 1 30' replacement bus at a cost of $340,000. This vehicle will replace one large heavy duty bus that has reached/exceeded its useful life.

Bus Stop Amenities: It is recommended that Escambia County purchase solar light kits for existing shelters, for safety and security for passengers waiting at these stops outside of daylight hours. It is also recommended that Escambia County purchase bus stop benches to replace old worn benches, and to add benches to bus stops that do not have amenities.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Grant Application is for a total of $614,819. A local match of $153,705 is required and will be covered by Florida Toll Revenue credits. Therefore no local funds are required.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel will be required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is based on the Board of County Commissioners Comprehensive Plan - Mass Transit Element.

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.

Attachments
Draft Resolution
Draft Application
Vehicle Replacement Plan
2015 Apportionment
2016 Apportionment