Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), extending the term from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to allow for sufficient time for the completion of capital improvements associated with the I-95 Express Bus Service at the Miramar Park and Ride facility and other bus stops along the corridor; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreements, Section 6 and 7, time extensions must be requested by the agency and granted by FDOT, and the agreements may be amended or extended upon mutual agreement of both parties.
What Action Accomplishes
Extends the FDOT capital grant funding agreement Contract No. G1H10 for one year, consistent with FDOT policies and procedures, to provide sufficient time for the expenditure of remaining grant funds of $55,236 for Park and Ride facility improvements associated with the I-95 Express service at the Miramar Park and Ride lot and other bus stops along the corridor.
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Previous Action Taken
December 10, 2019, Item 11
November 15, 2022, Item 12
March 7, 2024, Item 15
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this Florida Department of Transportation Request for Extension of Public Transportation Agreement form (Exhibit 1) will allow additional time for the completion of capital improvements at the Miramar Park and Ride facility associated with an FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) for the I-95 Express Bus Service.
As background, on December 10, 2019, Item 11, the Board approved a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide $1,748,392 for capital purchases and improvements for the I-95 Express Bus service (park & ride lot enhancements, signage, shelter and bus stop upgrades, and other eligible capital equipment purchases deemed necessary.) The term of the initial PTGA was from date of execution by FDOT through December 31, 2022, and was subsequently extended through March 31, 2024, by Board action on November 15, 2022, Item 12. The PTGA was extended for an additional year through March 31, 2025, by Board action on March 7, 2024, Item 15. The Transportation Department is requesting an additional one-year extension to allow sufficient time to expend the remaining $55,236 in grant funds for capital improvements at the Miramar Park and Ride lot and other bus stops along the corridor.
The Amendment is an FDOT template, and the Office of the County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Amendment as to legal sufficiency.
Source of Additional Information
Coree Cuff Lonergan, Director, Transportation Department (954)357-8361
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None for this action.