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Agenda 06/09/2015 Item #16D 9 6/9/2015 16.D.9. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to recognize FY 2015/2016 Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment Grant revenue in the amount of$781,793 with a local match of$86,866, approve a resolution authorizing its Chairman to execute the grant information sheet and grant agreement upon receipt from the State, after County Attorney review, and approve the appropriate budget amendments to prevent delay of the use of grant funds for the Collier Area Transit system. OBJECTIVE: To continue the Collier Area Paratransit public door-to-door transportation program. CONSIDERATION: Collier County is eligible for Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment grant funds each year. Funds from this grant cover a portion of the operating expenses of the Transportation Disadvantaged Program. On April 22, 2015 staff received draft allocations from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) regarding the FY 15/16 Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment funding. Collier County is anticipated to be eligible to receive$781,793 in FY 15/16. A B C D A+C A+B+C+D Trip/Equipment Required Voluntary Voluntary Total Grantor Total Grant Funds Local Match Dollars Dollars Local Contribution Estimate Contribution Match for Collier Project Cost/Award $781,703 $86,856 $90 $10 $781,793 $868,659 Typically, Collier County receives notification of the award and the grant agreement in May of each year. The FLCTD's budget is contingent upon the Florida Legislature adopting a budget and ultimately Governor approval. Unfortunately, since the session ended early and must reconvene in June to adopt a budget, it is anticipated that the FLCTD's grant award notifications will be delayed as well. Since funding cannot be spent until the grant information sheet and grant agreement are executed by both parties, County funds must be used for transit operations in lieu of these grant funds during the award execution and County budget processing period. To expedite the process and prevent excessive use of County funds, CAT is requesting that the Board authorize its Chairman to execute the funding award and Agreement immediately following its receipt from the State after County Attorney review. Additionally, CAT is requesting authorization of award and match budget amendments. in the amount indicated, prior to receipt of the grant award. Expenses will be applied to this grant budget only after the grant award is fully executed. Budget changes required by the final allocation amount will be brought before the Board as required. FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required in the amount of $781,793 in Transportation Disadvantage (TD) Grant Fund 428, Project 33424. The required 10% match of $86,866 is budgeted separately in TD Match Grant Fund 429 in Project 33424 and also requires a budget amendment. Match funds are available Reserves within the TD Match Fund (429). General Fund (001) revenues are the source of funding. The General Fund provides annual TD support to cover operational costs that exceed grantor subsidies and farebox collections. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval.—SRT Packet Page-955- 6/9/2015 16.D.9. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Consistent with Objectives 10 and 12 in the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners (1) recognizes the FY 2015/2016 Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment grant fund revenue in the amount of$781,793 with a local match of $86,866, approve a resolution authorizing its Chairman to execute the grant information sheet and grant agreement upon receipt from the State, after County Attorney review, and approve the appropriate budget amendments to prevent delay of the use of grant funds for the Collier Area Transit system. Prepared by: Trinity Scott,Public Transit Manager,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement Attachment: Resolution Packet Page-956- 6/9/2015 16.D.9. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.9. Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize FY 2015/2016 Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment Grant revenue in the amount of$781,793 with a local match of$86,866, approve a resolution authorizing its Chairman to execute the grant information sheet and grant agreement upon receipt from the State, after County Attorney review, and approve the appropriate budget amendments to prevent delay of the use of grant funds for the Collier Area Transit system. Meeting Date: 6/9/2015 Prepared By Name: Scott Trinity Title: Manager-Planning, Growth Management Department 5/13/2015 3:34:56 PM Submitted by Title: Manager-Planning, Growth Management Department Name: Scott Trinity 5/13/2015 3:34:57 PM Approved By Name: TownsendAmanda Title: Division Director-Operations Support, Public Services Department Date: 5/13/2015 4:54:09 PM Name: ArnoldMichelle Title: Division Director-Pub Tran&Nbrhd Enh,Public Services Department Date: 5/15/2015 2:06:19 PM Name: SotoCaroline Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Public Services Department Date: 5/19/2015 1:17:00 PM Packet Page-957- 6/9/2015 16.D.9. Name: CarnellSteve Title: Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department Date: 5/19/2015 1:55:00 PM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney Date: 5/19/2015 3:30:07 PM Name: OberrathKaren Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office Date: 5/20/2015 2:43:46 PM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney Date: 5/20/2015 3:48:22 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/21/2015 8:18:22 AM Name: StanleyTherese Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office Date: 5/21/2015 4:13:29 PM Name: CasalanguidaNick Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 5/24/2015 11:03:34 AM Packet Page -958- 6/9/2015 16.D.9. RESOLUTION No.2015- A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, MEMORIALIZING TILE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED TRUST FUND TRIPIEOpUIPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED FOR STATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $781793.00 AND AUTHORIZING ITS THE STATE,FOLLOWING GRANT ATTORNEY RE�PRESENTMENT BY WHEREAS, at the June 9, 2015, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners the Board by majority vote approved entering into a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment Grant Information Sheet & Agreement with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged ("FCTD") for State FCTD funding in the amount of $781,793.00 (with a total project cost of $868,659.00) upon presentment of the Agreement by the State and authorized its Chairman to execute the Agreement with the FCTD following County Attorney review;and WHEREAS, the FCTD requires the Board to provide a resolution memorializing and confirming the Board's aforementioned affirmative vote acknowledging its authorization of its Chairman to execute the Information Sheet&Agreement for.funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,that; On June 9, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners authorized its Chairman, by majority vote, to enter into the above-referenced Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip/Equipment Grant Information Sheet & Agreement with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged upon presentment from the State following County Attorney review of the Agreement. This Resolution adopted this day of , 2015 after motion, second and majority vote in favor of passage. ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK,CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By: Deputy Clerk Tim Nance, Chairman Approved as to form and legality: By: a. 11414-• Scott Teach Deputy County Attorney Packet Page -959-