Agenda 04/27/2021 Item #16D 2 (FY20/21 grant application to the Federal Transit Award Management System)04/27/2021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the submittal of an FY20/21 grant application for the Federal
Highway Administration Flexible Funding in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of a 40 ft.
fixed -route bus through the Federal Transit Award Management System.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain grant funds to make day-to-day operations more efficient and provide enhanced
customer experience.
CONSIDERATIONS: During the November 13, 2020, Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
Board (MPO Board) meeting, the MPO Board approved projects to spend down the Fiscal Year 2021
Surface Transportation Urban Area Box funds. One of the projects approved was to purchase a forty -foot
(40 ft.) fixed -route bus to expand the existing fleet. The new vehicle will allow for an existing vehicle to
be used as a spare. The funding will not be used to expand any routes. Collier County was provided
$500,000 in FY20/21 to purchase a forty -foot (40 ft.) fixed -route bus. In order to utilize these funds for a
transit project, a grant application must be created in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit
Award Management System (TrAMS). The application has been prepared and attached for the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) approval. Approval of this Item will authorize its transmittal in TrAMS
to FTA.
The grant requires a twenty percent (20%) match for transit projects. Collier County has requested and
received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to use $125,000 in
Transportation Development Credits as a soft match for the grant.
After review and approval from FTA, the grant application will be electronically executed in TrAMS by
the Public Services Department Head who was appointed by the Board to act as their designee. The
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division (PTNE) 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: The total project cost is $625,000 and the grant apportionment is $500,000. Upon
receipt of award, a Budget Amendment will be required to recognize grant funds when FTA awards the
grant to PTNE. Collier County has requested and received approval from FDOT for the use of
transportation development credits in the amount of $125,000 as a soft match to comply with the twenty
percent (20%) match requirement. The purchase of the bus will increase the overall current Fleet size
used for operations. Ongoing maintenance for the vehicle is provided by the Fleet Management Division
and is paid for by existing FTA 5307 grant funding.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
Item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board action. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the submittal of an FY20/21 grant application for the Federal
Highway Administration Flexible Funding in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of a 40 ft fixed -
route bus through the Federal Transit Administration Transit Award Management System.
Prepared By: Joshua Thomas, Operations Analyst, Community & Human Services Division
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Grant Application (PDF)
2. MOT TDC Request (PDF)
3.448027-1-94-01 FDOT-TDC APPROVALS (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.13.2
Doe ID: 15249
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the submittal of an FY20/21 grant application for
the Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funding in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of a 40
ft. fixed -route bus through the Federal Transit Award Management System.
Meeting Date: 04/27/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst — Community & Human Services
Name: Joshua Thomas
03/17/2021 5:23 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh — Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
03/17/2021 5:23 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services
Tami Bailey
Additional Reviewer
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Michelle Arnold
Community & Human Services
Maggie Lopez
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Kristi Sonntag
Additional Reviewer
Communication and Customer RelationsLisa Weinmann
Additional Reviewer
Operations & Veteran Services
Kimberley Grant
Additional Reviewer
Public Services Department
Todd Henry
Public Services Deapartment
County Attorney's Office
Jennifer Belpedio
Level 2 Attorney of Record Review
Public Services Department
James C French
PSD Dept Head Review
Grants
Nicole Diaz
Level 2 Grants Review
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Grants
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
Budget and Management Office
Ed Finn
Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office
Dan Rodriguez
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
MaryJo Brock
Meeting Pending
Completed
03/22/2021 1:25 PM
Additional Reviewer
Completed
Completed
03/23/2021 3:03 PM
Completed
03/23/2021 5:27 PM
Completed
03/25/2021 3:13 PM
Completed
03/26/2021 10:33 AM
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DOT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Application
Federal Award Identification Number
(FAIN)
Temporary Application Number
Application Name
Application Status
Application Budget Number
1032-2021-1
1032-2021-1
Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds -Fixed Route
Bus
In -Progress
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Period of Performance Start Date N/A
Original Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2027
Current Period of Performance End Date N/A Revision #: N/A
Part 1: Recipient Information
Name: Collier, County Of
Recipient Recipient OST Recipient Alias
Recipient
ID Type
DUNS
1032 Count Agency COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
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076997790
COMMISSIONERS
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
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City
Cocoa Beach
State
Florida
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 FY21 FHWA Flex Funds -Fixed Route Bus
FAIN Application Application Date Last Updated From
Status Type Created Date TEAM?
1032-2021- In -Progress Grant 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 No
1
Application Executive Summary
Collier County will use flex funds in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of one 40 ft. fixed route
bus to expand the existing fleet. Collier County will use Transportation Development Credits in the
amount of $125,000 as a soft match for this grant.
The authorizing Transportation Development Credit letter is attached to the grant.
Information required from Federal Aid Coordinator:
Financial Project #448027-1-94-1
STIP Page #21-02F
TIP Page #147A
FAC/WP Fund-XUx12+DDRF
Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR)
No Selection Made
Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR)
No Selection Made
Does this application include funds for research and/or development activities?
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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 directly allocated these funds and is eligible to apply for and receive these
funds directly.
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
Judith
Sizensky
Grants Coordinator
judith.sizensky@colliercountyfl.gov
(239) 252-5877
Application Budget Control Totals
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula 5307-3
20507 $500,000
Grants
Local
$0
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$125,000
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$500,000
Application Budget
FTA Non- Total
Project Number Budget Item Amount FTA Eligible Quantity
Amount Amount
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1032-2021-1-P1 111-00 BUS - ROLLING STOCK $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1
(111-)
BUY 40-FT
1032-2021-1-P1 11.13.01 BUS FOR $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1
EXPANSION
Discretionary Allocations
This application does not contain discretionary allocations.
Part 3: Project Information
Project Title: Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds -Fixed Route
Bus
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date
1032-2021-1-P 1 1032-2021-1-P 1 3/4/2021 7/20/2018 5/24/2024
Project Description
This project is for the purchase of one heavy duty 40 ft fixed route bus to expand the existing fleet. The
useful life of the 40 ft. fixed route bus is 12 years or 500,000 miles. The total amount of the transfer is
$500,000. Transportation Development Credits from FDOT in the amount of $125,000 will be used as
a soft match for the grant. Collier County will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in
C4220.1 F (Third Party Contracting Guidance). Collier County will ensure that contractors procured will
not be on the FTA Suspension and Debarment list.
Project Benefits
By purchasing this vehicle, residents and visitors of Collier County will benefit from this project by
receiving continued quality service to the Collier Area Transit System.
Additional Information
None provided.
Location Description
Collier County
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
123610 Bonita Springs, FL
Congressional District Information
State District Representative
Florida 12 Gus M Bilirakis
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
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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
CFDA Amount
Statute
Number
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula 5307-3
20507 $500,000
Grants
Local
$0
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$125,000
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$500,000
Project Budget
FTA Non- Total
Project Number Budget Item Amount FTA Eligible Quantity
Amount Amount
1032-2021-1-P1 111-00 BUS - ROLLING STOCK $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1
(111-)
BUY 40-FT
1032-2021-1-P1 11.13.01 BUS FOR $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1
EXPANSION
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.13.01 - BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION
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BUS - ROLLING BUY 40-FT BUS FOR BUY EXPANSION -
STOCK (111-00) 11.13.01 EXPANSION CAPITAL BUS 1
Extended Budget Description
Collier County will use FHWA Flex funding to purchase one heavy duty 40 ft diesel fixed route bus to
expand the existing fleet. The useful life of the 40 ft. fixed route bus is 12 years or 500,000 miles. The
total amount of the transfer is $500,000. Transportation Development Credits from FDOT in the
amount of $125,000 will be used as a soft match for the grant. Collier County will follow all 3rd party
procurement policies as defined in C4220.1 F (Third Party Contracting Guidance) and 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.
Propulsion Fuel Type Vehicle Condition Vehicle Size (ft.)
N/A Diesel Fuel New 40 ft.
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
Grants
5307-3 20507 $500,000
Local
$0
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$125,000
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$500,000
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
RFP/IFB Issue Date
7/20/2018
Contract Award Date
10/30/2021
Final Delivery Date
12/31/2022
Contract Completion
5/24/2024
Date
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class II(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have 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. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
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Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 07: Acquisition, installation, rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance of vehicles or
equipment, within or accommodated by existing facilities, that does not result in a change in
functional use of the facilities, such as: equipment to be located within existing facilities and with no
substantial off -site impacts; and vehicles, including buses, rail cars, trolley cars, ferry boats and
people movers that can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities that qualify for a
categorical exclusion.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved
Scope Name / Line Item FTA Total Eligible
Code Number Line Item Name Quantity Amount Cost
BUS - ROLLING 11.13.01 BUY 40-FT BUS FOR 1 $500,000.00 $500,000.00
STOCK (111-00) EXPANSION
Part 4: Fleet Details
Fleet Type: Fixed Route
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Equip # Cost Date Acq Year Make
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060094 $283,157.00 07/03/2006 2006GILLIGCn
CC2-242 $324,326.00 01/17/2008 2007GILLIG
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CC2-243 $324,326.00 01/23/2008 2007GILLIG
CC2-497 $340,582.00 03/22/2010 2010GILLIG
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CC2-498 $340,582.00 03/24/2010 2010GILLIG
CC2-499 $340,582.00 03/25/2010 2010GILLIG
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CC2-513 $530,207.00 06/28/2010 2010GILLIG
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CC2-514 $530,207.00 07/01/2010 2010GILLIG
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CC2-620 $374,637 06/11/2012 2012GILLIG
CC2-619 $374,637 06/12/2012 2012GILLIG
CC2-621 $374,637 06/20/2012 2012GILLIG
CC2-659 $370,907 11/27/2012 2012-GILLIG
CC2-660 $370,907 12/3/2012 2012GILLIG
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CC2-799 $401,205 5/8/2014 2014GILLIG
CC2-800 $401,205 5/8/2014 2014GILLIG
CC2-1008 $428,093 9/16/2015 2015GILLIG
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CC2-1122 $138,911 2/12/2016 2016-FREIGHTLINER
CC2-1408 $442,980 10/25/2016 2017GILLIG
CC2-1409 $442,980 10/25/2016 2017GILLIG
CC2-1620 $441,026 10/30/2017 2017GILLIG
CC2-1621 $441,026 10/30/2017 2017GILLIG
CC2-1622 $441,026 10/31/2017 2017GILLIG
CC2-1623 $441,026 11/16/2017 2017GILLIG
CC2-1719 $445,361 8/3/2018 2018GILLIG
CC2-1917 $452,326 5/17/2019 2019GILLIG
CC2-2568 $204,781 10/29/2020 2020HOMETOWN
CC2-2569 $204,781 10/29/2020 2020HOMETOWN
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This fleet consists of a combination of Freightliner and Gillig motorbuses as noted above. Fleet peak
requirement increased by 4 to include new trolleys, will add to equipment number/price/ and model when
they arrive.
The vehicles being replaced in application 1032-2020-3 are:
CC2 498 2010 GILLIG VIN# 15GGB2719A1177672 Length: 35 ft. Total Miles: 676,781
CC2 499 2010 GILLIG VIN # 15GGB2719A1177673 Length: 35 ft. Total Miles: 702,981
CC2 513 2010 GILLIG VIN # 15GGB3014A1178484 Length 35 ft. Total Miles: 503,270
CC2 514 2010 GILLIG VIN # 15GGB3016A1178485 Length 35 ft. Total Miles 544,760
Current Value
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement
22
B. Spares
5
C. Total (A+B)
27
D. Spare Ratio (B/A)
22.73%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other
0
B. Pending Disposal
0
C. Total (A+B)
0
III. Total (I.0 and II.C)
27
Fleet Type: Paratransit
Fleet Comments
This fleet consists of 35 FTA funded vehicles which are used for paratransit operations.
Current Value
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement
30
B. Spares
5
C. Total (A+B)
35
D. Spare Ratio (B/A)
16.67%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other
0
B. Pending Disposal
0
C. Total (A+B)
0
III. Total (LC and ILC)
35
Part 5: FTA Review Comments
There are no review comments to display at this time.
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Part 6: Agreement
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-28, February 9, 2021)
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(28), February 9, 2021,
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 N
THE APPLICABLE MASTER AGREEMENT, "AWARD" ALSO INCLUDES ALL TERMS AND o
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS GRANT AGREEMENT. N
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FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL a,
ASSISTANCE IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 N
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: 1032-2021-1
Application Name: Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds -Fixed Route Bus
Application Start Date: N/A
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Oriqinal Award End Date: 3/30/2027
Current Award End Date: N/A
Application Executive Summary: Collier County will use flex funds in the amount of $500,000 for the
purchase of one 40 ft. fixed route bus to expand the existing fleet. Collier County will use Transportation
Development Credits in the amount of $125,000 as a soft match for this grant.
The authorizing Transportation Development Credit letter is attached to the grant.
Information required from Federal Aid Coordinator:
Financial Project #448027-1-94-1
STIP Page #21-02F
TIP Page #147A
FAC/WP Fund-XUx12+DDRF
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 directly allocated these funds and is eligible to apply for
and receive these funds directly.
Pre -Award Authority: This award is not using Pre -Award Authority.
Application Budget
Total Application Budget: $500,000.00
Amount of Federal Assistance Obligated for This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $500,000.00
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): $500,000.00
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 Amount
Number
FHWA Transfer to 5307 Urbanized Area Formula 5307-3
20507 $500,000
Grants
Local
$0
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$125,000
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Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $500,000
(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
(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.
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Public Services Department
Public Transit & Neighorbhood Enhancement Division
March 5, 2021
Ms. Dale Hanson
Florida Department of Transportation
801 North Broadway Ave., MS 1-39
Bartow, Florida 33830
Subject: Request for Transportation Development Credit Authorization: Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex
Funds -Fixed Route Bus -FM# 448027-1-94-1
Dear Ms. Hanson:
Collier County requests approval from the Florida Department of Transportation for the use of
Transportation Development Credits in the amount of $125,000 as soft match for the $500,000 in
Federal Transit Administration FHWA Flex Funds -Fixed Route Bus Capital Grant Funds. The program of
projects to which the toll revenue credits would be applied is listed here.
FTA 5307 Flex Funds
Applicant
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Total Project Cost
$625,000
Federal amount of grant
$500,000
Amount of Soft Match requested
$125,000
Financial Management Numbers
448027-1-94-1
Purpose of Grant
(Brief Project Description)
Project purpose is to purchase (1) 40 ft. Fixed Route bus to
expand the existing fleet.
FTA Grant Numbers
1032-2021-1
MPO's TIP and page number
147A
State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) Page Number(s)
21-02F
State Fiscal Year
SFY 2021
Federal Fiscal Year
IFFY 2020
Please let me know of your approval at your earliest opportunity.
Sincerely,
Michelle Arnold, Director
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
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FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS 801 N. Broadway Avenue KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
GOVERNOR Bartow, FL 33830 SECRETARY
April 6, 2021
Michelle Arnold
Director
Collier Area Transit
8300 Radio Road
Naples, Florid 34104
RE: Transportation Development Credit Request: State Fiscal Year 2020/2021 <
Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Capital Grant Application =
Federal Grant Management Project Number: 1032-2021-1
State Financial Management Number: 448027-1-94-01 c
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This letter responds to Collier County Board of County Commissioner's (BoCC) request on n
March 5, 2021 to the Florida Department of Transportation for $125,000.00 in Transportation
Development Credits (TDCs) to be used as "soft match" for Collier County BoCC's State Fiscal a
Year 2020/2021 Section 5307 capital grant application to the Federal Transit Administration o
(FTA). This grant will be used for purchasing a fixed route bus to expand existing fleet. W
The Department concurs with Collier County BoCC's request by authorizing the $125,000.00,
according to the enclosed Department memorandum of March 26, 2021 from Ms. Kenyatta Y,
Lee, Chief of Modal Development.
The following two actions are very important for Collier County BoCC's staff to carry out:
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 County BoCC's FTA Section 5307 grant
application project budget sheets, and
2. Please send a copy of this letter and Ms. Lee's authorization memorandum to the FTA
Project Manager for Collier County BoCC.
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.
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FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS 605 Suwannee Street KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
GOVERNOR Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 26, 2021
TO: Dale Hanson, Transit Project Coordinator, District One
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COPIES: Holly Liles (FTA), Cynthia Lorenzo, Elizabeth Stutts, Erin Schepers
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SUBJECT: Authorization for the use of toll revenue credits as FTA "soft match" for Collier
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County BOCC for FTA FFY20, Section 5307 grant application 1032-2021-1, FM
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This is in response to the correspondence dated March 23, 2021 requesting the Department's
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authority to grant a request by Collier County BOCC to use state toll revenue credits in the
amount of $125,000.00 as soft match for the capital portion of their Section 5307 grant
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application for FTA FFY20. In accordance with Title 23 United States Code Section 120(i)(1) and
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the State of Florida's adopted policy regarding the use of toll revenue credits for public transit
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capital and planning projects, we concur with your determination of eligibility and hereby
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authorize for Collier County BOCC to use $125,000.00 in State of Florida toll revenue credits as
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soft match for this FTA project.
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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
BOCC, 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 for and recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact Gabe Matthews, Transit Research, Planning and
Commuter Assistance Administrator, at 850-414-4803.
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