Title
Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement - State Block Grant Funds for RTS Operating Assistance for FY 2019 (B)
Explanation
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 $1,956,645 from the State Block Grant Funds for FY 2019.
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 2019, the allocation for Gainesville is $1,956,645, an increase of $85,218 from last year’s allocation. The RTS block grant provides a 50% reimbursement for eligible operating costs associated with operating, maintaining, and managing a transportation system.
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 $1,956,645 for this match are available in the FY 2018-2019 RTS operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.