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
Operat...
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