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File #: 100886.    Version: 0 Name: Resolution for a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit Service (RTS) Route 25 - 2nd Year (B)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 5/5/2011 In control: City Manager
On agenda: Final action: 5/5/2011
Title: Resolution for a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit Service (RTS) Route 25 - 2nd Year (B) This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the continued operation of Route 25.
Attachments: 1. 100886_Resolution_20110505.pdf, 2. 100886_resolution_20110505.pdf
Title
Resolution for a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit Service (RTS) Route 25 - 2nd Year (B)
 
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the continued operation of Route 25.
 
Explanation
FDOT allocates service development funds to transit agencies each year. The allocations are given at FDOT discretion on a competitive basis for agency projects that meet FDOT Service Development Grant (SDG) criteria.
 
Since its implementation in August, 2010, Route 25 has provided transit service from the Gainesville Regional Airport to the University of Florida (UF) via State Road 24 (Waldo Road). This route provides passengers with convenient transportation to the Gainesville Regional Airport during peak hours and serves as a major connector between Campus and City routes. Riders now have a choice to use public transportation when traveling to and from the UF campus, from the UF campus to Downtown, from Downtown to the airport, and from the UF campus to the airport. Route 25 also connects UF Eastside and main campus. Ridership continues to increase.
 
FDOT requires the governing board of each public transit system to adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of these funds.
 
Fiscal Note
This Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement requires the City of Gainesville to match funding in the amount of $75,000 for operating costs. Matching funds are allocated in the RTS FY11-12 operating budget.
 
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.



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