Title
Public Hearing and Resolution for the Regional Transit System (RTS) Program of Projects (POP) FY 2016 (B)
This item is a request to accept comments at a Public Hearing on the Regional Transit System Program of Projects (POP) FY 2016, and adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing of grant applications with the Federal Transit Administration and Florida Department of Transportation.
Explanation
In order to remain eligible for federal and state funding, the Regional Transit System (RTS) is required annually to submit a Program of Projects (POP) to the Federal Transit Administration and a budget application for capital and operating projects to the Florida Department of Transportation. The budget application requires notice to the public for their comments. The POP was presented to the RTS Advisory Board on March 23, 2016, and was published in the Gainesville Guardian on April 7, 2016, and the Sun on April 6, 2016. Citizens will also be able to comment at a public hearing during the City Commission meeting on April 21, 2016.
Fiscal Note
The revenue for the Program of Projects of $5,719,879 is included in the Transportation Improvement Program approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) accept comments at a Public Hearing on the Regional Transit System Program of Projects for FY 2016; and 2) adopt the Resolution authorizing the Regional Transit System to file grant applications with the Federal Transit Administration and Florida Department of Transportation as outlined in the Program of Projects for FY 2016.