Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Chris Walton
Department: Transportation
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-705 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida approving and adopting the Broward County 2020-2023 Title VI Program Plan; authorizing the County Administrator to submit documents required by the Federal Transit Administration; authorizing the County Administrator to sign and submit documents required by the Florida Department of Transportation; and providing for an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations require a public hearing prior to approving a Title VI Program and also require the Board of County Commissioners (Board) as the governing Board to approve the program.
What Action Accomplishes
Holds a public hearing to receive public input on the Broward County Title VI 2020-2023 Program and for Board approval of the program.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
November 10, 2020, Item No. 84
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
This item supports the Board's Vision and Value of "Cooperatively Delivering an Efficient and Accessible Regional Intermodal Transportation Network."
In compliance with federal regulations, this public hearing will allow public comment on the Broward County 2020-2023 Title VI Program.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Broward County is a direct recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) financial assistance through its Transportation Department and a sub-recipient of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through its Public Works Department.
In accordance with Titl...
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