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...
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