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 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI and Title VI-Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” dated October 1, 2012, transit providers, as direct recipients of FTA funds, are required to submit Title VI program updates once every three years (triennial basis) to the FTA.
The USDOT, Federal Highway Administration’s (“FHWA”) Title VI regulations, 23 CFR 200, provides guidelines for compliance with FHWA Title VI requirements to State highway agencies that receive financial assistance from the FHWA. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is the primary recipient of Federal funds. Pursuant to 23 CFR Part 200 and to maintain Local Agency Program (LAP) Certification, Broward County is required to document its compliance (re-certify) with Federal and State nondiscrimination authorities, including Florida Statutes; US Department of Justice, US Department of Transportation (USDOT), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations once every three years or at the request of FDOT or FHWA.
The Broward County 2020-2023 Title VI Program includes FTA and FHWA program requirements is at the following link: <https://www.broward.org/BCT/Pages/TitleVI.aspx>
As part of the Broward County 2020-2023 Title VI Program, and in compliance with FTA requirements, the following elements will be considered for public comment, as well as review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners:
• Service Monitoring Report
• Additional items as required by Chapters III and IV of FTA Circular 4702.1B.
Source of Additional Information
Chris Walton, Director, Transportation Department, (954) 357-8361
Tony Hui, Deputy Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6308
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.