Title
Resolution for 5310 Grant Application (B)
This item requests the City Commission pass a Resolution allowing the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5310 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 replacement van. The FDOT requires the Resolution have specific verbiage, in the format approved by its attorney. RTS is requesting that the City Commission pass the Resolution allowing the application to go forward in order to apply for a paratransit van to maintain the age and mileage requirements for the paratransit fleet per the Federal Standards.
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.