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Resolution Concerning the City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System FY2007 Program of Projects (POP) and FY 2004-2005 Performance Measures (B)
This item involves a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Explanation
In order to remain eligible for State and Federal Funding, the Regional Transit System is required annually to submit a Program of Projects to the FTA and a budget application for Capital and Operating projects to the FDOT after seeking public comment. A public hearing was held on October 25, 2006, and there were no comments from the public. FY 2004-2005 Performance Measures were published in the Gainesville Sun on October 18, 2006, as required by the FTA.
The costs for the Program of Projects are included in the FDOT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO).
Fiscal Note
The total FTA funds requested for Capital and Operating projects are $18,144,980.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the Resolution; and 2) approve the Program of Projects for FY 2007.