Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Chris Walton
Department: Transportation Division: Transit
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-039 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the Director of the Transportation Department to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation for federal grant program funds for State Fiscal Year 2021 pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5310, to purchase ADA accessible transit vehicles for Paratransit Services, each valued at $78,185; authorizing the County Administrator to accept the grant funding if it is awarded; 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 grant application for federal grant program funds pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5310.
What Action Accomplishes
Holds Public Hearing, as required by the State of Florida's Department of Transportation (FDOT), to authorize the submittal of a Section 5310 grant application to FDOT by the Transit Division (BCT) for the purchase of ADA accessible paratransit vehicles. If this action is approved favorably at the Public Hearing on January 28, 2020, BCT intends to apply to FDOT for a 5310 grant in the total amount of $1,094,590, including a 10% local match ($109,459) to purchase 14 paratransit vehicles.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
January 7, 2020, Item No. 7
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND TRANSIT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
This item supports the Board's Vision, Values and Goals for "Cooperatively creating an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network."
In compliance with federal regulations, this public hearing will allow public comment on the Transit Division's (BCT's) proposed application to the State of Florida's Department of Transportat...
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