Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Authorizing Resolution, Grant Applications, Use of Toll Revenue Credits, Execution of Follow-Up Master Grant Agreements with Federal Transit Administration for FY2027 Brevard County Transit Services Federal Capital and Operating Assistance Urbanized Area Grants
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Fiscal Impact:
$5,850,000 - Federal Transit Administration (4136/36344X)
$8,105,000 - Federal Transit Administration (4136/36344X)
$2,026,250 - Florida Dept of Transportation Toll Revenue Credits (No exchange of funds)
Dept/Office:
Transit Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following actions for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants for FY2027 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program, Capital and Operating Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,955,000:
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Authorizing Resolution.
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Delegation of Signature Authority, allowing staff to submit the grant applications electronically.
• Authorize the use of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Toll Revenue Credits.
• Authorize the Transit Director to execute and submit the Master Grant Agreements electronically, contingent upon the County Attorney and Risk Management Approvals.
• Authorize the Transit Director to execute any follow-up documentation, resolutions and amendments necessary to secure these funds.
• Authorize the County Manager to execute any Budget Change Amendments (BCRs).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Each year Brevard County is apportioned Federal Transit Administration Capital and Operating Assistance under the Urbanized Area Formula Program as identified in 49 U.S.C. 5307 and 49 U.S.C. 5339. Space Coast Area Transit is applying for a total of $13,955,000 for its FY2027 Budget. This funding will come from the following apportionments:
FFY2024 5339 Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area - $623,714
FFY2024 5339 Titusville Urbanized Area - $97,206
FFY2025 5307 Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area - $1,907,541
FFY2025 5307 Titusville Urbanized Area - $1,382,454
FFY2025 5339 Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area - $626,895
FFY2025 5339 Titusville Urbanized Area - $99,010
FFY2026 5307 Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area - $7,865,005
FFY2026 5307 Titusville Urbanized Area - $700,000
FFY2026 5339 Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area - $536,650
FFY2026 5339 Titusville Urbanized Area - $116,525
There is a provision for a total of $5,850,000 in these grants to be used for operating assistance which requires a 50% match which is accomplished with already budgeted FY2027 Local and State funds. The remainder of Federal Funds will be used for Capital purposes.
The local match for the Capital projects will be provided through the Florida Department of Transportation’s Toll Revenue Credit Program. Under this program, no exchange of funds occurs, however, the use of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Toll Revenue Credit Program will allow for 100% Federal participation in Space Coast Area Transit’s FY2027 Capital Grants.
The total FFY2027 grant is to include the following Capital/Operating items:
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair sign the Authorizing Resolution and Designation of Signature Authority. Transit Services will need one executed copy of each along with the Board Memorandum.