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County Administrator's Report 12. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	02/07/2019
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 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) enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities funding to be used by Escambia County for the purchase of two 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;

B. Authorize the 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; and

C. Authorize the Mass Transit Director to sign all Application documents and to submit the Grant Application.

[Funding: Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($14,600). These funds will be included in the Mass Transit Department Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget]

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Section 5310 Formula Grant is to provide enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Escambia County uses these funds to replace or add vehicles typically used for Escambia County Community Transportation, the County's Paratransit / Demand Response service.

There are currently 25 Vehicles in the fleet available to Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT). This application is to purchase 2 additional vehicles for the fleet.

Program of Projects	Amount
2 - ADA Compliant Mini Buses	$146,000
Total Budget	$146,000

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

The vehicles will be purchased from the Transit Research Inspection Procurement System (TRIPS) which is a FDOT managed contract. FTA or FDOT funding cannot be used if / when a local preference purchasing policy is utilized. Escambia County is expected to contribute 10% of the total cost, with the FTA and FDOT providing funding for 90% - it is mandatory when using 5310 Capital funds to use the TRIPS contract.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Escambia County is required to provide a 10% match for Section 5310 Capital Awards ($14,600). These funds will be included in the Mass Transit Department Fiscal Year 2019/2020 budget.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Senior 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, Clerks office staff will need to certify two copies of the Resolution for the Mass Transit Department. Funds are accessed upon grant award, acceptance of award, and all approvals. Mass Transit personnel will continue to coordinate with FDOT staff to complete all implementation requirements.

Attachments
Fleet List
Resolution