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Resolution for 5339 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 5339 Grant to purchase paratransit vans and mobile data equipment 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 replacement vans. In the past, a generic resolution adopted 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 December 11, 2015. RTS is requesting that the City Commission adopt the Resolution allowing the application to go forward to apply for much a needed paratransit vehicles in order to maintain the paratransit fleet.
Fiscal Note
RTS will use capital replacement funds (received from the RTS Paratransit Contract for use of city owned vehicles) as match money to obtain the federal funds to purchase the needed vehicle. Funds are available in the RTS FY16 budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the Resolution; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute related Joint Participation Agreement(s) with the Department of Transportation, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.