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County Administrator's Report 15. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	12/14/2017
Issue: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 5310 Program Grant Application
From:	Mike Crittenden
Department:	Mass Transit
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Transportation Section 5310 Program Grant Application - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Application for Section 5310 funding and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urbanized area funding to be used by Escambia County for the purchase of three Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) vehicles:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing Escambia County to apply for and accept certain Grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Act of 1964; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution and all other required documents pertaining to acceptance and expenditure of Grant funds, including notification of funding and electronic document filing, without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($16,500). These funds will be included in the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget]

BACKGROUND:

There are currently 25 vehicles in the fleet available to Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT). This application is to replace 3 vehicles that will be past their useful life in 2019. Award of the grant funds is not expected until late 2018, which would mean vehicle delivery in mid 2019; therefore, the 10% match will be reflected in the 2018/2019 Budget.

Program of Projects	Amount
3 - ADA Compliant Mini Vans	$165,000
Total Budget	$165,000

Upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners, this proposed Program of Projects, including any Amendments, becomes the final Program of Projects.

The particular vehicles will be chosen from the State contract and will be similar to the current fleet vehicles. FTA funds cannot be used if/when a local preference purchasing policy is utilized.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($16,500). These funds will be included in the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon the Board's approval, Clerk's Office staff will need to certify two copies of the Resolution for ECAT. Funds are accessed upon grant award, acceptance of award, and all approvals. ECAT personnel will continue to coordinate with FDOT staff to complete all implementation requirements.

Attachments
Fleet List
Resolution