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. 2021-157 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, District 4, in the amount of $182,088, to provide funding for leases and other costs associated with Park and Rides for the I-95 Express Bus Service; authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions; and providing for an effective date. The term of the PTGA is from date of execution 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. 2021-158 to increase the Transit Capital Grant Fund in the amount of $182,088, to provide funding for Interstate 95 Express Bus Service Park and Ride costs.
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requires Board approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of Public Transportation Grant Agreements.
B. Budget Resolutions require Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides $182,088 in grant funding for park and ride lease for North Perry Airport and enhancements (signage, shelter, stops, etc.) for 95 Express bus services.
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 Visions and 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 $182,088 in capital funding for ...
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