Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement Amendment (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) increasing funding by $150,000, to a total awarded amount of $5,955,953, towards funding the operation and maintenance of I-95 Express Bus Service; authorizing the County Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the PTGA.
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-260.
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Transportation Department’s I-95 Express Grant fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $150,000 to provide funding for continued operations and maintenance of Interstate 95 Express Bus Service.
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-261.
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. FDOT requires Board approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of amendments to PTGAs.
B. Budget Resolutions require Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute an amendment to the PTGA with FDOT that will provide $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 state funding to Broward County for continued operations and maintenance of the I-95 Express transit service.
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Previous Action Taken
May 4, 2021, Item 6.
February 8, 2022, Item 6.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Board’s Value for “Cooperatively creating an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network" by providing additional funding to improve and enhance the transit system.
The Transportation Department is requesting approval of an Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that will provide $150,000 in Fiscal Year 24 state funding for continued operations and maintenance of the I-95 Express Bus routes. The costs to operate and maintain the routes are funded by grants, as well as farebox revenue.
On May 4, 2021, Item No. 6, the Board approved a PTGA with FDOT in the amount of $1,400,000 to provide funding for the operations and maintenance of I-95 Express Bus Service that would expire June 30, 2024. On February 8, 2022, Item No. 6, the Board approved an amendment to the PGTA providing $4,405,953 in additional funding for a new grant total amount of $5,805,953 and extended the contract term to June 30, 2025. The proposed amendment to the PTGA will provide an additional $150,000 in funding for a new grant total of $5,955,953.
As background, BCT operates three 95 Express bus routes weekdays during peak morning and afternoon travel hours from four Park & Ride locations in western Broward County to downtown Miami and the Miami Civic Center Health District in Miami-Dade County. This premium express commuter transportation service features comfortable over-the-road coaches with high-back seats, WiFi, LED reading lights, electrical outlets and USB ports for passengers.
This amendment to the PTGA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. County approval of the Resolution and execution of the amendment is required prior to FDOT’s final execution.
Source of Additional Information
Coree Cuff Lonergan, Director, Transportation Department (954) 357-8361.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Approval of the above motions will increase the Transportation Department’s Operating Grant Fund by $150,000 towards operation and maintenance of the I-95 express bus routes.