Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
Information
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 Amendment No. 3 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement Amendment (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), under which FDOT will provide additional funding in the amount of $3,756,000 (for a total amount of $9,711,953) for continued operations and maintenance of the Interstate 95 (I-95) Express Bus Service; and authorizing the County Administrator to take necessary administrative actions to implement the amended agreement.
ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-337.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was 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 $3,756,000 to provide funding for continued operations and maintenance of the I-95 Express Bus Service.
ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-338.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. FDOT requires Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of Public Transportation Grant Agreements (PTGAs).
B. Board approval is required for Budget Resolutions.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides $3,756,000 in additional 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.
May 21, 2024, Item 14
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Board’s Connected Community Goal of “Cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network".
Staff is requesting approval of an Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that will provide $3,756,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 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 6, the Board approved a PTGA with FDOT in the amount of $1,400,000 to provide funding for the operations and maintenance of the I-95 Express Bus Service, with the PTGA to expire June 30, 2024. On February 8, 2022, Item 6, the Board approved an amendment to the PGTA providing $4,405,953 in additional funding and extended the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025. On May 21, 2024, Item 14, the Board approved amendment No. 2 for an additional $150,000 in funding for a new grant total of $5,955,953. This Amendment No. 3 provides $3,756,000 additional funding for a new grant total amount of $9,711,953.
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 PTGA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. County approval of the Resolution (Exhibit 1) and execution of the supplemental PTGA (Exhibit 2) 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 $3,756,000 towards operation and maintenance of the I-95 express bus routes.