Supplemental Budget Amendment #201 - Paratransit Trip and Equipment Grant
From:
Amy Lovoy
Organization:
OMB
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #201 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director
That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #201, Mass Transit Fund (104) in the amount of $657,565, to recognize proceeds from the State of Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and to appropriate these funds to be used to purchase passenger trips for non-sponsored transportation disadvantaged individuals or for capital equipment for non-sponsored transportation services.
BACKGROUND:
Escambia County Area Transit System (ECAT) was awarded funds for the Paratransit Trip and Equipment Grant, and these funds need to be recognized to purchase passenger trips for non-sponsored transportation disadvantaged individuals, or for capital equipment for non-sponsored transportation. The required matching funds for the grant are $73,236, and will be funded from the Local Option Gas Tax (Fund 104).
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
This amendment will increase Fund 104 by $657,565 and requires a $73,236 match. Matching funds will come from the Local Option Gas Tax (Fund 104).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board policy requires increases and decreases in revenues to be approved by the Board.