Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Chris Walton
Department: Transportation
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-155 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida authorizing the Mayor to execute and file a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4, to provide capital funding for Interstate 95 Express Bus Service; and authorizing the County Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreement; and providing for an effective date. The term of this agreement is from date of execution by FDOT through June 30, 2024. There is no County match required.
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-156 to increase the Transit Division's Capital Grant Fund in the amount of $1,741,311, to provide funding for buses and other capital improvements as approved by FDOT.
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. FDOT requires Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of JPAs.
B. Board approval is required for Budget Resolutions.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides $1,741,311, in grant funding for buses and other capital improvements for the 95 Express routes.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network".
Staff is requesting approval of a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that will provide $1,741,311 for capital improvements for the 95 Express Bus service which may include buses, park & ride lot enhancements, signage,...
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