Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Authorizing Resolution, Grant Application, Use of Toll Revenue Credits, Execution of Follow-up Grant Agreement with Federal Transit Administration, FY2020/2021 Brevard County Transit Federal Capital and Operating Assistance Urbanized Area Grant
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Fiscal Impact:
$6,320,000 - Federal Transit Administration (4136/R36342X)
$1,580,000 - Florida Toll Revenue Credit (No exchange of funds)
Dept/Office:
Transit Services
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following actions for the FY2021 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program, Capital and Operating Assistance Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $6,320,000:
* the Chair to sign the Authorizing Resolution
* the Chair to sign the Grant Application
* the use of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Toll Revenue Credits
* the Chair to sign the Designation of Signature Authority, allowing staff to submit the grant electronically
* the Transit Director to execute and submit the Grant Agreement electronically, contingent upon County Attorney and Risk Management approvals
* the Transit Director to execute any additional follow-up documentation/resolutions and amendments necessary to secure these funds
* authorize the County Manager to execute necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Each year Brevard County is allocated Federal Public Transportation Capital and Operating Assistance under the Urbanized Area Formula Program as identified in 49 U.S.C. 5307. Space Coast Area Transit is applying for a total of $6,320,000 for its FY 2020-2021 Budget; $93,750 will come from the Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area FY2019 Allocation, $5,380,721 will come from the Palm Bay/Melbourne Urbanized Area FY2020 Allocation and $845,529 will come from the Titusville Urbanized Area FY2020 Allocation.
The Total FY2021 grant is to include the following capital items:
* Rehab...
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