Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for capital funding for I95 Express Bus Service in the amount of $1,748,392 to allow for sufficient time for the purchase of capital equipment for park and ride facility improvements; extending the expiration date from March 31, 2024 to March 31, 2025; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreements, Section 6 and 7, time extensions must be requested by the agency and granted by FDOT, and the agreements may be amended or extended upon mutual agreement of both parties
What Action Accomplishes
Extends the FDOT capital grant funding agreement Contract No. G1H10 in the amount of $1,748,392 for one year, consistent with FDOT policies and procedures, to provide sufficient time for the purchase of capital equipment (security enhancements) for Park and Ride facility improvements associated with the 95 Express service at the Miramar Park and Ride lot.
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Previous Action Taken
December 10, 2019, Item 11
November 15, 2022, Item 12
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this Florida Department of Transportation Request for Extension of Public Transportation Agreement form (Exhibit 1) will allow additional time for the capital equipment purchases for the park and ride facilities associated with an FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) for 95 Express Bus Service capital equipment.
As background, on December 10, 2019, Item 11, the Board approved a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to pr...
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