City of Gainesville - File #: 170224.

• File #: 170224.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 7/16/2017
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 8/17/2017
• Final action: 8/17/2017
• Title: Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement - State Block Grant Funds for RTS Operating Assistance for FY 2018 (B) This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept the allocation for Gainesville of $1,871,517 from the State Block Grant Funds for FY 2018.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/17/2017	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement - State Block Grant Funds for RTS Operating Assistance for FY 2018 (B)

This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to accept the allocation for Gainesville of $1,871,517 from the State Block Grant Funds for FY 2018.

Explanation

FDOT allocates state block grant funds for public transit systems each year. The allocations are based on a three-part formula that includes population, ridership, and vehicle miles operated. For FY 2018, the allocation for Gainesville is $1,871,517.

FDOT requires the governing board of each public transit system to adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of these funds.

Fiscal Note

The Joint Participation Agreement requires the City of Gainesville to match the funding. Funds in the amount of $1,871,517 for this match are available in the FY 2017-2018 RTS operating budget.

Recommendation

The City Commission adopt the Resolution.