City of Gainesville - File #: 100745.

• File #: 100745.
• Version: 0
• Name: Resolution for the Regional Transit System (RTS) FY2011 Program of Projects (POP) and FY2008-2009 Performance Measures (B)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 3/17/2011
• In control: City Manager
• Final action: 3/17/2011
• Title: Resolution for the Regional Transit System (RTS) FY2011 Program of Projects (POP) and FY2008-2009 Performance Measures (B) This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/17/2011	0	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Resolution for the Regional Transit System (RTS) FY2011 Program of Projects (POP) and FY2008-2009 Performance Measures (B)

This item is a request to adopt 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 federal and state funding, the RTS is required annually to submit a POP to the FTA and a budget application for Capital and Operating projects to the FDOT after seeking public comment.  On Wednesday March 2, 2011, the budget application was published in the Gainesville Sun as required by the FTA. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011.       

Fiscal Note

The costs for the POP in the amount of $21,726,315 are included in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO).

Recommendation

The City Commission adopt the Resolution.