Title
Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternatives Analysis (B)
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution 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 a resolution 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.
In March, 2011, an additional $125,000 became available. On May 5, 2011, the City Commission adopted a resolution and approved RTS entering into a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SPJA) with FDOT to receive the additional funding. On June 22, 2011, FDOT requested that RTS change the SJPA to a JPA which requires approval by the City Commission.
RTS desires to enter into a JPA with FDOT to receive this additional funding of $125,000 to further the Alternatives Analysis Study.
Fiscal Note
FDOT will provide funding in the amount of $125,000. No local matching funds are required.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.