Title
Resolution for 5317 Grant Application to Purchase a Paratransit Van to Provide ADA Service to the Disabled Citizens of Gainesville (B)
This item is to request the City Commission to adopt a Resolution to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5317 Grant to purchase a paratransit van to provide ADA service to the disabled citizens of Gainesville.
Explanation
Federal funds are available through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to purchase a paratransit van. FDOT requires that a Resolution be adopted by the City Commission authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute and file applications for such grants. The Resolution must have specific verbiage, in the format approved by the FDOT attorney, and be adopted within 30 days of the application due date which is January 14, 2012. RTS is requesting that the City Commission adopt the Resolution allowing the application to go forward to purchase a paratransit van.
Fiscal Note
RTS will use capital replacement funds received from MV Transportation for use of city owned vehicles as match money to obtain the federal funds to purchase the needed vehicle.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.