Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark Gale
Department: Aviation Division: Finance
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 449597-1-94-01, to fund up to $75,000 for the planning of the Airfield Electrical Vault project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement, and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Public Transportation Grant Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approval is required for the execution of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA").
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the Broward County Aviation Department ("BCAD") to accept grant funding from the State of Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") for the planning of the Airfield Electrical Vault project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ("FLL").
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action allows BCAD to accept grant funding from FDOT for the planning of the Airfield Electrical Vault project ("Project") at FLL.
The total cost of planning for the Project ("Planning Cost") is estimated to be $150,000. As outlined in the PTGA, FDOT will provide grant funding for 50% of the Planning Cost, estimated to be $75,000. Broward County ("County") will fund the remaining 50% of the Planning Cost, estimated to be $75,000, and will cover any Project cost overruns.
The Airfield Electrical Vault project includes the programming, design, and construction of a new airfield electr...
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