Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign and execute a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 4, to provide Fiscal Year 2026 Block Grant funding assistance to Broward County for Public Transportation operating costs in the amount of $11,974,432, which Broward County is required to match, for a total project cost of $23,948,864; authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant; authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign any future amendments extending the expiration date of this PTGA that do not pose additional cost or material risk to the County, subject to review and approval of the grant agreement and other documentation for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and providing for an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
FDOT requires Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of PTGAs.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides annual funding to Broward County for continued operating expenses for public transit service through FDOT Block Grant funding.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports funding of the agency's operating expenses using the State Fiscal Year 2026 Block Grant. The funding provides operating costs for public transportation services in the urbanized area of Broward County approved by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The Transporta...
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