Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Authorizing Resolution, Grant Application, Certifications and Assurances, Execution of Follow-Up Grant Agreement for FY2025/SFY2026 Space Coast Area Transit Section 5310 Formula Grant with the Florida Department of Transportation.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2026
$206,587 from Federal Transit Administration, Section 5310 Funds (4135/303225)
$25,823 from Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Trip and Equipment Grant (4135/303196)
$25,823 from Florida Department of Transportation Toll Revenue Credit Program (no exchange of funds occurs)
Dept/Office:
Transit Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following actions for the FY2025/SFY2026 Section 5310 Formula Grant for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities with Florida.
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Authorizing Resolution
• The use of FDOT Toll Revenue Credits as a local match source
• The use of funds from the Community Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Trip and Equipment Grant as a local match source
• Authorize the Transit Services Director to execute any additional follow-up documentation, resolution and amendments necessary to secure these funds
• Authorize the County Manager to execute any necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310, Formula Grant is designed to enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation mobility options. This program supports transportation services, planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. FTA distributes the funds to states based on formulas for rural, small urban and large urban areas. States then solicit eligible agencies via a competitive application process.
Space Coast Area Transit intends to use these funds to uphold its core mission, "To provide quality transportation services that meet the needs of the public and enhance the quality of life of the community." Transit Services seeks to apply the Section 5310 Grant award toward Mobility Management. Specifically, these funds will be applied to the salaries and benefits of staff members who coordinate and improve transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The total grant request is $258,234:
A Federal share of 80% ($206,587) will be funded through the Federal Section 5310-formula grant,
A Local match of 10% ($25,823) will be funded using funds received from the CTD Trip and Equipment Grant, and
A State match of 10% ($25,823) will be derived from the FDOT Toll Revenue Credit Program.
Due to the use of the FDOT Toll Revenue Credit Program, there is no impact on General Revenue for this Project.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair sign the Authorizing Resolution. Send one set and the Board Memo to Transit Services Department.