DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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FY25 5310 Public Transportation Grant
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve and accept the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Charlotte County in the amount of $100,000.00 for eligible operational expenses incurred through providing transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Charlotte County; and
b) Approve Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to enter into, modify, or terminate the PTGA; and
c) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Grant funding in the amount of $100,000.00 and the required match in the amount of $100,000.00 are included in the FY25 budget for Transit. Grant funding will be provided by the FDOT as a passthrough from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Matching funds in the amount of $100,000.00 will be provided using local funds.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
FTA Section 5310 grants have been awarded annually since 1988. This revenue enhancement grant helps with trip and operating expenditures associated with transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Charlotte County.
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