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, and shelter and bus stop upgrades.
As background, BCT operates three 95 Express routes weekdays during peak morning and afternoon travel hours from four Park & Ride locations in western Broward County to downtown Miami and the Miami Civic Center Health District in Miami-Dade County. This premium express commuter transportation service feature comfortable over-the-road coaches with high-back seats, Wi-Fi, LED reading lights, electrical outlets and USB ports for passengers.
The PTGA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney’s Office. County approval of the Resolution and execution of the JPA is required prior to FDOT executing said agreements.
Source of Additional Information
Chris Walton, Director, Transportation Department (954) 357-8361
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Increases the Transportation Department’s Capital Grant Fund in the amount of $1,741,311, based on the state funding provided through this PTGA.