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Resolution for 5310 Grant Application (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution to allow the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for a 5310 Grant to purchase paratransit trips and 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 paratransit trips and a replacement van. In the past, a generic resolution passed by the City Commission authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute and file applications for such grants was sufficient. FDOT has stated the Resolution must have specific verbiage, in the format approved by their attorney, and be adopted within 30 days of the application due date which is January 10, 2014.
RTS is requesting that the City Commission pass the Resolution allowing the application to go forward to apply for much needed paratransit trips and a paratransit van to maintain the paratransit fleet.
Fiscal Note
RTS will use capital replacement funds received from MV Transportation for use of city owned vehicles as match money. Funds are allocated in the RTS FY14 budget to provide the 50% match for the trips.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.