City of Gainesville - File #: 150655.

• File #: 150655.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 12/21/2015
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 1/21/2016
• Title: Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement - State Block Grant Funds for RTS Operating Assistance for FY 2016 (B) This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept the allocation for Gainesville of $1,830,185 from the State Block Grant Funds for FY 2016.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/21/2016	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement - State Block Grant Funds for RTS Operating Assistance for FY 2016 (B)

This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept the allocation for Gainesville of $1,830,185 from the State Block Grant Funds for FY 2016.

Explanation

FDOT allocates state block grant funds for public transit systems each year.  The allocations are based on a three-part formula that includes population, ridership, and vehicle miles operated.  For FY 2016, the allocation for Gainesville is $1,830,185.

FDOT requires the governing board of each public transit system to adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of these funds.

Fiscal Note

The Joint Participation Agreement requires the City of Gainesville to match the funding.  Funds in the amount of $1,830,185 for this match are available in the FY 2015-2016 RTS operating budget.

Recommendation

The City Commission adopt the Resolution.