Title
Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives Analysis (B)
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 090907 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive $125,000 in funds for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives Analysis.
Explanation
On April 1, 2010, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 090907 to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to accept $125,000 in funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives Analysis. On May 26, 2010, RTS and FDOT entered into a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) to accept the funding.
On October 30, 2011, FDOT requested that RTS add Contract Number APX06 to the resolution which requires the repeal of Resolution No. 090907 and the adoption of a new resolution.
Fiscal Note
FDOT will provide funding in the amount of $125,000 and has advised that no local share is required for this project.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.