Agenda 06/09/2020 Item #16D13 (Federal Highway Admin. Flexible Funding Grant Application)06/09/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of an FY2019/20 grant application for
Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funding in the amount of $51,600 for the purchase and
installation of additional bus shelters through the Federal Transit Administration Transit Award
Management System.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain grant funds for the construction of additional bus shelters for Collier Area
Transit (CAT) passengers.
CONSIDERATIONS: Each year, the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Board adopts
Congestion Management System project priorities that are provided to the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for funding in the work program. Collier County was provided $51,600 in the
2019 work program to purchase and install up to three (3) bus shelters throughout the County including
amenities such as bike racks, benches, and trash receptacles to place on existing pads. A grant application
has been created in the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS). Approval of this Item will
authorize its transmittal in TrAMS to the Federal Transit Authority (FTA).
The grant requires a twenty percent (20%) match for transit projects. Collier County has requested and
received approval from FDOT to use $12,900 of transportation development credits as a soft match for
the grant. After review and approval by FTA, the grant application is electronically executed in TrAMS
by the Collier County Public Services Department Head, who serves as the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) appointed designee. The Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE)
Division and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Grants Compliance staff will also use this
system to manage the projects and submit all required reports.
FISCAL IMPACT: At this time, there is no Fiscal impact associated with this Item. The total project
cost is $64,500 with a grant apportionment of $51,600. A grant Budget Amendment will be required to
recognize the funds when FTA awards the grant to PTNE. Collier County requested and receive d
approval for the use of transportation development credits in the amount of $12,900 to act as a soft match
to comply with the twenty percent (20%) match requirement. Shelter maintenance is funded as part of the
annual PTNE budget, and new shelters normally do not require maintenance for five to six years.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Transit capital improvement supports the goals and objectives
of the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board action. -JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the electronic submittal of the FY2019/20 Federal Highway
Administration Flexible Funding grant application in the amount of $51,600 through the Federal Transit
Authority’s Transit Award Management System.
Prepared By: Joshua Thomas, Operations Analyst, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Grant Application (PDF)
2. TDC Request Letter (PDF)
3. TDC Approval (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.13
Doc ID: 12354
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of an FY2019/20 grant
application for Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funding in the amount of $51,600 for the
purchase and installation of additional bus shelters through the Federal Transit Administration Transit
Award Management System.
Meeting Date: 06/09/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Grants Support Specialist – Community & Human Services
Name: Joshua Thomas
05/15/2020 12:35 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
05/15/2020 12:35 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag Additional Reviewer Completed 05/18/2020 8:33 PM
Community & Human Services Cormac Giblin Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 8:48 AM
Community & Human Services Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 11:33 AM
Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 11:36 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 3:58 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 05/20/2020 8:56 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/22/2020 12:08 PM
Community & Human Services Tami Bailey Additional Reviewer Completed 05/26/2020 9:52 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 05/22/2020 1:22 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/23/2020 10:34 AM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 05/26/2020 12:52 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/27/2020 8:14 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/27/2020 11:47 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/28/2020 5:27 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 06/01/2020 11:48 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/02/2020 11:34 AM
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Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/09/2020 9:00 AM
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DOT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Application
Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) 1032-2020-1
Temporary Application Number 1032-2020-1
Application Name Collier County FHWA Flex Funds Bus Shelters
Application Status In-Progress
Application Budget Number 0
Period of Performance Start Date N/A
Original Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2025
Current Period of Performance End Date N/A Revision #: N/A
Part 1: Recipient Information
Name: Collier, County Of
Recipient
ID
Recipient OST
Type Recipient Alias Recipient
DUNS
1032 County Agency COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS 076997790
Location Type Address City State Zip
Headquarters 3299 TAMIAMI TRL E STE 700 NAPLES FL 341125749
Physical Address 3299 TAMIAMI TRL E STE 700 NAPLES FL 34112
Mailing Address 3299 TAMIAMI TRAIL E NAPLES FL 34112
Union Information
Union Name TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO
Address 1 122 Dixie Lane
Address 2
City Cocoa Beach
State Florida
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Zipcode 32931
Contact Name Kevin Smith
Telephone 8667954255
Fax
E-mail jptwu500@aol.com
Website
Union Name TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO
Address 1 122 Dixie Lane
Address 2
City Cocoa Beach
State Florida
Zipcode 32931
Contact Name Kevin Smith
Telephone 8667954255
Fax 3217848847
E-mail Kevin.Smith@SCLS-LLC.com
Website
Part 2: Application Information
Title: Collier County FHWA Flex Funds Bus Shelters
FAIN Application
Status
Application
Type
Date
Created
Last Updated
Date
From
TEAM?
1032-2020-
1 In-Progress Grant 12/9/2019 12/9/2019 No
Application Executive Summary
Collier County will use these flex funds for the design, purchase, and construction of up to 3 metal bus
shelters (including amenities including benches, bike racks, and waste receptacles) as budget allows.
The life expectancy of each bus shelter is calculated at 15 years. The project will enhance access to
bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities to public transportation.
The total amount of the transfer is $51,600.
Transportation Development Credits from FDOT in the amount of $12,900 will be utilized as a soft
match for the grant.
The authorizing Transportation Development Credit letter is attached to the grant.
Information required from Federal Aid Coordinator:
Recipient Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
FAC/WP Fund XU x 12 +DDRF
FAP Number FTA X-001A
Financial Project Number 435029-2
STIP Page Number 719
Copy of Grant Application first page (FedTech Bulletin 04-01)
Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR)
No Selection Made
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Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR)
No Selection Made
Does this application include funds for research and/or development activities?
This award does not include research and development activities.
Pre-Award Authority
This award is not using Pre-Award Authority.
Does this application include suballocation funds?
Recipient organization is the Designated Recipient and can apply for and receive these apportioned
funds.
Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds?
No Selection Made
Will indirect costs be applied to this application?
This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Indirect Rate Details: N/A
Requires E.O. 12372 Review
No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.
Delinquent Federal Debt
No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.
Application Point of Contact Information
First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone
Josh Thomas Grants Support Specialist joshuathomas@colliergov.net 239-252-8989
Application Budget Control Totals
Funding Source Section of
Statute
CFDA
Number Amount
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
Grants 5307-3 20507 $51,600
Local $0
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $12,900
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $51,600
Application Budget
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Project Number Budget Item FTA
Amount
Non-
FTA
Amount
Total
Eligible
Amount
Quantity
1032-2020-1-P1
119-
00
(119-)
Bus Associated Transit
Improvements $51,600.00 $0.00 $51,600.00 3
1032-2020-1-P1 11.93.02
CONSTRUCTION
- BUS
SHELTERS
$51,600.00 $0.00 $51,600.00 3
Discretionary Allocations
This application does not contain discretionary allocations.
Part 3: Project Information
Project Title: FY19-20 Section 5307 XU-Flex Funding-Bus Shelters
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date
1032-2020-1-P1 1032-2020-1-P1 4/20/2020 7/16/2019 12/31/2023
Project Description
This project is for the design, purchase, and construction of up to 3 metal bus shelters (including
amenities such as bike racks, benches and trash receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of
each shelter is 15 years. The project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to
all including people with disabilities to public transportation. The total amount of the transfer is
$51,600. Transportation Development credits from FDOT in the amount of $12,900 will be used as a
soft match for
the grant. Collier County will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in C4220.1F (Third
Party Contracting Guidance). Collier County will ensure that contractors procured will not be on the
FTA Suspension and Debarment list.
Project Benefits
By making these shelter improvements, residents and visitors will benefit from this project through the
enhanced protection from the elements and safety provided by the shelter structure and associated
amenities.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
Collier County
Security
No -- our organization will NOT expend at least 1% of the 5307 funds in this application for security-
related projects
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
123610 Bonita Springs, FL
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Congressional District Information
State District Representative
Florida 12 Gus M Bilirakis
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of
Statute
CFDA
Number Amount
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
Grants 5307-3 20507 $51,600
Local $0
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $12,900
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $51,600
Project Budget
Project
Number Budget Item FTA
Amount
Non-
FTA
Amount
Total
Eligible
Amount
Quantity
1032-2020-1-
P1
119-
00
(119-)
Bus Associated Transit
Improvements $51,600.00 $0.00 $51,600.00 3
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1032-2020-1-
P1 11.93.02
CONSTRUCTION
- BUS
SHELTERS
$51,600.00 $0.00 $51,600.00 3
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.93.02 - CONSTRUCTION - BUS SHELTERS
Scope Name / Code Line Item
# Line Item Name Activity Quantity
Bus Associated Transit
Improvements (119-00) 11.93.02 CONSTRUCTION - BUS
SHELTERS CONSTRUCTION 3
Extended Budget Description
This project is for the design, purchase, and construction of up to 3 metal bus shelters (including
amenities such as bike racks, benches and trash receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of
each shelter is 15 years. The project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to
all including people with disabilities to public transportation. The total amount of the transfer is
$51,600. Transportation Development credits from FDOT in the amount of $12,900 will be used as a
soft match for
the grant. Collier County will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in C4220.1F (Third
Party Contracting Guidance). Collier County will ensure that contractors procured will not be on the
FTA Suspension and Debarment list.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
Yes, 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of
Statute
CFDA
Number Amount
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
Grants 5307-3 20507 $51,600
Local $0
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $12,900
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $51,600
Milestone Name Est. Completion
Date Description
RFP 7/16/2019
Contract Award Date 9/24/2019
Start Date 9/1/2020
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End Date 12/31/2023
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects called categorical exclusions (CEs) which are known not to have,
either individually or cumulatively, a significant environmental impact on the human or natural
environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. Class II(c) does not require
documentation.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 05: Activities, including repairs, replacements, and rehabilitations, designed to promote
transportation safety, security, accessibility and effective communication within or adjacent to existing
right-of-way, such as: the deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems and components;
installation and improvement of safety and communications equipment, including hazard elimination
and mitigation; installation of passenger amenities and traffic signals; and retrofitting existing
transportation vehicles, facilities or structures, or upgrading to current standards.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects called categorical exclusions (CEs) which are known not to have,
either individually or cumulatively, a significant environmental impact on the human or natural
environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. Class II(c) does not require
documentation.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 05: Activities, including repairs, replacements, and rehabilitations, designed to promote
transportation safety, security, accessibility and effective communication within or adjacent to existing
right-of-way, such as: the deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems and components;
installation and improvement of safety and communications equipment, including hazard elimination
and mitigation; installation of passenger amenities and traffic signals; and retrofitting existing
transportation vehicles, facilities or structures, or upgrading to current standards.
Date Description Date
Class IIc CE Approved
Part 4: Fleet Details
No fleet data exists for this application.
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Part 5: FTA Review Comments
There are no review comments to display at this time.
Part 6: Agreement
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-26, October 1, 2019)
On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
official signs this Grant Agreement, FTA has obligated and awarded federal assistance as provided
below. Upon execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient named below, the Recipient affirms this
FTA Award, enters into this Grant Agreement with FTA, and binds its compliance with the terms of this
Grant Agreement.
The following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(26), October 1, 2019,
http://www.transit.dot.gov,
(2) The Certifications and Assurances applicable to the FTA Award that the Recipient has selected and
provided to FTA, and
(3) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.
WHEN THE TERM “FTA AWARD” OR “AWARD” IS USED, EITHER IN THIS GRANT AGREEMENT OR
THE APPLICABLE MASTER AGREEMENT, “AWARD” ALSO INCLUDES ALL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS GRANT AGREEMENT.
FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90
DAYS FOLLOWING FTA's AWARD DATE SET FORTH HEREIN.
FTA AWARD
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hereby awards a Federal Grant as follows:
Recipient Information
Recipient Name: Collier, County Of
Recipient ID: 1032
DUNS No: 076997790
Application Information
Federal Award Identification Number: 1032-2020-1
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Application Name: Collier County FHWA Flex Funds Bus Shelters
Application Start Date: N/A
Original Award End Date: 3/30/2025
Current Award End Date: N/A
Application Executive Summary: Collier County will use these flex funds for the design, purchase, and
construction of up to 3 metal bus shelters (including amenities including benches, bike racks, and waste
receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of each bus shelter is calculated at 15 years. The
project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to all, including people with
disabilities to public transportation. The total amount of the transfer is $51,600.
Transportation Development Credits from FDOT in the amount of $12,900 will be utilized as a soft match
for the grant.
The authorizing Transportation Development Credit letter is attached to the grant.
Information required from Federal Aid Coordinator:
Recipient Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
FAC/WP Fund XU x 12 +DDRF
FAP Number FTA X-001A
Financial Project Number 435029-2
STIP Page Number 719
Copy of Grant Application first page (FedTech Bulletin 04-01)
Research and Development: This award does not include research and development activities.
Indirect Costs: This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Suballocation Funds: Recipient organization is the Designated Recipient and can apply for and receive
these apportioned funds.
Pre-Award Authority: This award is not using Pre-Award Authority.
Application Budget
Total Application Budget: $51,600.00
Amount of Federal Assistance Obligated for This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $51,600.00
Amount of Non-Federal Funds Committed to This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $0.00
Total FTA Amount Awarded and Obligated (in U.S. Dollars): $51,600.00
Total Non-Federal Funds Committed to the Overall Award (in U.S. Dollars): $0.00
Application Budget Control Totals
(The Budget includes the individual Project Budgets (Scopes and Activity Line Items) or as attached)
Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants 5307-3 20507 $51,600
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Local $0
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $12,900
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $51,600
(The Transportation Development Credits are not added to the amount of the Total Award Budget.)
U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Public Transportation Employee Protective
Arrangements:
Original Certification Date:
Special Conditions
There are no special conditions.
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
By signing this Award on behalf of FTA, I am making all the determinations and findings required by
federal law and regulations before this Award may be made.
FTA AWARD OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Awarded By:
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Contact Info:
Award Date:
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Upon full execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient, the Effective Date will be the date FTA or
the Federal Government awarded Federal assistance for this Grant Agreement.
By executing this Grant Agreement, the Recipient intends to enter into a legally binding agreement in
which the Recipient:
(1) Affirms this FTA Award,
(2) Adopts and ratifies all of the following information it has submitted to FTA:
(a) Statements,
(b) Representations,
(c) Warranties,
(d) Covenants, and
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(e) Materials,
(3) Consents to comply with the requirements of this FTA Award, and
(4) Agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
Executed By:
Collier, County Of
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Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR 801 N. Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY
Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation
www.fdot.gov
May 6, 2020
Michelle Arnold
Executive Director
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
8300 Radio Road,
Naples, FL 34104
RE: Transportation Development Credit Request: State Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Capital Grant Application
Federal Grant Management Project Number: 1032-2020-1
State Financial Management Number: 435029-2-94-01
Dear Ms. Arnold:
This letter responds to Collier Area Transit's request on April 21, 2020 to the Florida Department
of Transportation for $12,900.00 in Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) to be used as
“soft match” for Collier Area Transit's State Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Section 5307 capital grant
application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This grant will be used for bus shelter
purchase, amenities and construction/installation.
The Department concurs with Collier Area Transit's request by authorizing the $12,900.00,
according to the enclosed Department memorandum of May 4, 2020 from Gerard O’Rourke,
State Freight and Logistics Administrator.
The following two actions are very important for Collier Area Transit staff to carry out:
1. The amount and the use of these TDCs, the Department’s Financial Management Project
Number and the page in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) where this
project is listed should be included in Collier Area Transit's FTA Section 5307 grant
application project budget sheets, and
2. Please send a copy of this letter and Mr. O’Rourke’s authorization memorandum to the
FTA Project Manager for Collier Area Transit.
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Please feel free to contact me at 863-519-2321 or at dale.hanson@dot.state.fl.us should you need
additional information or assistance.
Sincerely,
Dale Hanson
Transit Projects Coordinator
Enclosure: 1
CC: Joshua Thomas, Grant Support Specialist, Collier County
Michelle Peronto, Transit Programs Administrator, FDOT
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Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR 605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY
www.fdot.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 4, 2020
TO: Dale Hanson, District 1, Transit Project Coordinator
FROM: Gerard O’Rourke, State Freight and Logistics Administrator
COPY: Courtney Roberts (FTA), Cynthia Lorenzo, Elizabeth Stutts, Erin Schepers, files
SUBJECT: Authorization for the Use of State Toll Revenue Credits as FTA “Soft Match” for Collier
County Area Transit’s application, FM# 435029-2-94-01 for FTA FFY19 Section 5307 Grant
FAIN Number 1032-2020-1
This is in response to the memorandum dated April 21 2020, requesting the Department’s authority to grant a
request by Collier County Area Transit to use state toll revenue credits in the amount of $12,900 as soft match
for the pending capital portion of their FTA Section 5307 grant application. In accordance with Title 23 United
States Code Section 120(i)(1) and the State of Florida’s adopted policy regarding the use of toll revenue credits
for public transit capital and planning projects, we concur with your determination of eligibility and hereby
authorize Collier County Area Transit to use $12,900 of Florida toll revenue credits as soft match for these FTA
projects.
Use of the toll revenue credits as soft match will effectively allow for FTA funding of capital projects at a 100%
federal share. When providing a copy of this authorization to Collier County Area Transit please ask them to
reference the use of this credit in their project budget sheets of their FTA application and send a copy of this
authorization letter to their FTA Project Manager. Also include the item number reference where these
projects are included in the STIP. FDOT will work with the Federal Highway Administration to ensure that the
use of the toll revenue credits is properly accounted and recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Kay, Federal Grants Manager, at 850-414-4239.
GO/hk
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