Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Authorizing Resolution, Grant Application, Use of Toll Revenue Credits, Execution of Follow-Up Grant Agreement for FY2026/FFY2021 with the Federal Transit Administration, Section 5307 Small Urbanized Areas under 200,000 population.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2026
$712,014 - Federal Transit Administration (4136/363443)
$128,004 - Florida Department of Transportation Toll Revenue Credit (no exchange of funds)
$200,000 - Sale of Surplus (4140/R30375)
Dept/Office:
Transit Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approve the following actions for the FY2026/FFY20231 Section 5307 Small Urbanized Areas Under 200,000 population from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $712,014:
• Authorize the Chairman to sign the Authorizing Resolution
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Designation of Signature Authority, allowing staff to submit to submit the grant electronically.
• Authorize the Chair to approve the use of Florida Department of Transportation Toll Revenue credits
• 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 amendments (BCR’s).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Space Coast Area Transit was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation of the opportunity to be allocated $712,014 in lapsing funds from The Department of Transportation (DOT) FFY2021 Section 5307 Small Urbanized Areas under 200,000. Of this allocation $200,000 will be designated to be used for Operating Assistance, which requires a 50% local match. The remainder of Federal Funds will be used for capital purposes.
The total FY2026 grant is to include the following Capital items:
|
11.7A.00 |
Preventative Maintenance |
$482,014 |
|
11.71.12 |
Capital Cost of 3rd Party Contracting |
$30,000 |
|
30.09.01 |
Operating Assistance |
$200,000 |
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TOTAL CAPITAL |
$712,014 |
The local match for the Operating Assistance 50% Federal Share is included in the FY2026 Transit Services’ Sale of Surplus budget. The required match of $128,004 for 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 FY2026 Capital Grants.
The Program of Projects is included in Transit Services FY2025-2026 Budget.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair sign Authorizing Resolution, Grant Application and Designation of Signature Authority. Transit Services will need one executed copy of each along with the Board Memorandum.