Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Revision to FY2021 Space Coast Area Transit Section 5310 Formula Grant with Florida Department of Transportation Grant Application of February 11, 2020
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Fiscal Impact:
FY2020-2021
Approved Revised
$587,473 $616,847 from Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Funds (4136/363425), 80% Federal Match
$ 73,434 $ 77,106 from Sale of Surplus Vehicles (4140/R30375), 10% Local Match
$ 73,434 $ 77,106 from FDOT Toll Revenue Credit (No exchange of funds occur), 10% FDOT Match
Dept/Office:
Transit Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following actions to revise the FY2021 Section 5310 Formula Grant for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the new amount of $771,059:
* Authorize the revision of the grant application to reflect increase in grant award;
* Authorize the use of additional FDOT Toll Revenue Credits;
* Authorize the use of additional local grant match from sale of surplus vehicles;
* Authorize the County Manager to execute any necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On February 11, 2020 the Board of County Commissioners approved the authorizing resolution, grant application, certifications and assurances, execution of follow-up grant agreement for FY2021 Space Coast Area Transit Section 5310 Formula Grant with the Florida Department of Transportation.
The Section 5310 Formula Grant is the Florida Department of Transportation's formula grant that is used for Enhanced Mobility of Senior and Individuals with Disabilities'. The grant application was for $734,342 for the purpose of purchasing seven Ford E-450's to replace existing vehicles. These proposed vehicles will be purchased off the State of Florida TRIPs Contract.
Brevard County did not receive their Notice of Award(s) until January 13, 2021...
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