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Agenda 09/28/2021 Item #16A14 (FHA Flexible Funds Grant Award Electronic Submittal)09/28/2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of the 2020/2021 Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funds Grant Award (Section 5307) in the amount of $500,000 in the Transit Award Management System for the purchase of a 40 ft. fi xed-route bus and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. OBJECTIVE: To obtain grant funds to make day-to-day operations more efficient and provide enhanced customer experience. CONSIDERATIONS: On April 27, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the submittal of a grant application for the purchase of 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 awarded grant funding will not be used to expand any routes. The grant requires a twenty percent (20%) match of the total project cost, the total project cost is $625,000. Collier County has requested and received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to use transporta tion development credits in the amount of $125,000 as a soft match for the grant. On August 9, 2021, County staff received notification of award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Following Board approval, execution of the grant is processed through the FTA Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) by the Collier County Growth Management Deputy Department Head, who serves as the Board of County Commissioners’ appointed designee. FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required in the amount of $500,000 to recognize federal grant revenue within Collier Area Transit (CAT) Grant Fund (424) Project 33773. Collier County has received approval from FDOT for the use of transportation development credits in the amount of $125,000 as a twenty percent (20%) soft match to the Capital Grant Program. 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: This Item 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 approve the electronic submittal of the 2020/2021 Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funds Grant Award (Section 5307) in the amount of $500,000 in the Transit Award Management System for the purchase of a 40 ft. fixed-route bus and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. Prepared By: Joshua Thomas, Operations Analyst, Community & Human Services Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Grant Award (PDF) 2. 448027-1-94-01 TDC APPROVAL (PDF) 16.A.14 Packet Pg. 757 09/28/2021 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.A.14 Doc ID: 17743 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of the 2020/2021 Federal Highway Administration Flexible Funds Grant Award (Section 5307) in the amount of $500,000 in the Transit Award Management System for the purchase of a 40 ft. fixed-route bus and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. Meeting Date: 09/28/2021 Prepared by: Title: Operations Analyst – Community & Human Services Name: Joshua Thomas 08/20/2021 1:53 PM Submitted by: Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Name: Michelle Arnold 08/20/2021 1:53 PM Approved By: Review: Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2021 8:10 AM Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Lisa Weinmann Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2021 8:17 AM Community & Human Services Tami Bailey Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2021 5:20 PM Growth Management Department Lissett DeLaRosa Growth Management Department Completed 08/25/2021 8:55 AM Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Director Review Completed 08/26/2021 6:38 PM Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 09/07/2021 8:44 AM Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 09/07/2021 1:48 PM Growth Management Department James C French Growth Management Skipped 08/23/2021 4:19 PM County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 09/07/2021 9:30 AM Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 09/09/2021 5:28 PM Grants Therese Stanley Level 2 Grants Review Completed 09/20/2021 9:58 AM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/20/2021 10:37 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/20/2021 11:04 AM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 09/20/2021 11:27 AM Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 09/21/2021 2:38 PM County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/21/2021 3:07 PM 16.A.14 Packet Pg. 758 09/28/2021 Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/28/2021 9:00 AM 16.A.14 Packet Pg. 759 DOT FTA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Award Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) FL-2021-032-00 Temporary Application Number 1032-2021-1 Award Name Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds-Purchase Fixed Route Bus; Collier Co. FL Award Status Obligated / Ready for Execution Award Budget Number 0 Period of Performance Start Date 8/9/2021 Original Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2027 Current Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2027 Revision #: 0 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 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) 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: Award Information Title: Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds-Purchase Fixed Route Bus; Collier Co. FL FAIN Award Status Award Type Date Created Last Updated Date From TEAM? FL-2021-032- 00 Obligated / Ready for Execution Grant 12/3/2020 12/3/2020 No Award 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) Annual Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR) 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Annual 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 directly allocated these funds and is eligible to apply for and receive these funds directly. Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds? No, this Grant does not use Lapsing Funds. 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. Award Point of Contact Information First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone john.crocker@dot.gov Community Planner emmanuel.ramos@dot.gov General Engineer Judith Sizensky Grants Coordinator judith.sizensky@colliercountyfl.gov (239) 252- 5877 Award Budget Control Totals Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 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 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Award Budget Project Number Budget Item FTA Amount Non- FTA Amount Total Eligible Amount Quantity FL-2021-032-01- 00 111-00 (111- A1) BUS - ROLLING STOCK $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1 FL-2021-032-01- 00 11.13.01 BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1 Discretionary Allocations This application does not contain discretionary allocations. Sources of Federal Financial Assistance PO Number Project Number Scope Name Scope Number Scope Suffix UZA Code Area Name Account Class Code FPC Description Amendment Amount Cumulative Amount FL-95-X 186 FL-2021- 032-01-0 0 BUS - R OLLING STOCK 111-00 ( 111) A1 1236 10 Bonita Spring s, FL 2020.45.9 5.SX.2 00 FHWA flex trf to 5307 - STP $500,000 $500,000 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 FL-2021-032-01-00 1032-2021-1-P1 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 C4220.1F (Third Party Contracting Guidance). Collier County will ensure that contractors procured will not be on the FTA Suspension and Debarment list. Project Benefits By 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) 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) UZA Code Area Name 123610 Bonita Springs, FL 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 $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 Project Budget Project Number Budget Item FTA Amount Non- FTA Amount Total Eligible Amount Quantity 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) FL-2021-032-01- 00 111-00 (111- A1) BUS - ROLLING STOCK $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1 FL-2021-032-01- 00 11.13.01 BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 1 Project Budget Activity Line Items Budget Activity Line Item: 11.13.01 - BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION Scope Name / Code Line Item # Line Item Name Activity Quantity BUS - ROLLING STOCK (111-00) 11.13.01 BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION BUY 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 C4220.1F (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 Statute CFDA Number Amount 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 Date Description RFP/IFB Issue Date 7/20/2018 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Contract Award Date 10/30/2021 Final Delivery Date 12/31/2022 Contract Completion Date 5/24/2024 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. 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 IIc CE Approved Scope Name / Code Line Item Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost BUS - ROLLING STOCK (111-00) 11.13.01 BUY 40-FT BUS FOR EXPANSION 1 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Part 4: Fleet Details Fleet Type: Fixed Route Fleet Comments Equip # Cost Date Acq Year Make 060094 $283,157.00 07/03/2006 2006GILLIG CC2-242 $324,326.00 01/17/2008 2007GILLIG CC2-243 $324,326.00 01/23/2008 2007GILLIG CC2-497 $340,582.00 03/22/2010 2010GILLIG CC2-498 $340,582.00 03/24/2010 2010GILLIG CC2-499 $340,582.00 03/25/2010 2010GILLIG CC2-513 $530,207.00 06/28/2010 2010GILLIG CC2-514 $530,207.00 07/01/2010 2010GILLIG CC2-620 $374,637 06/11/2012 2012GILLIG CC2-619 $374,637 06/12/2012 2012GILLIG 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) 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 CC2-799 $401,205 5/8/2014 2014GILLIG CC2-800 $401,205 5/8/2014 2014GILLIG CC2-1008 $428,093 9/16/2015 2015GILLIG 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 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.C 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 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) D. Spare Ratio (B/A) 16.67% II. Inactive Fleet A. Other 0 B. Pending Disposal 0 C. Total (A+B) 0 III. Total (I.C and II.C) 35 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-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 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 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Recipient ID: 1032 DUNS No: 076997790 Award Information Federal Award Identification Number: FL-2021-032-00 Award Name: Collier County FY21 FHWA Flex Funds-Purchase Fixed Route Bus; Collier Co. FL Award Start Date: 8/9/2021 Original Award End Date: 3/30/2027 Current Award End Date: 3/30/2027 Award 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. Award Budget Total Award 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 Award Budget Control Totals (The Budget includes the individual Project Budgets (Scopes and Activity Line Items) or as attached) 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 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 (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: Review Decision: DOL Concurs - Certified Original Certification Date: 8/9/2021 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: Yvette Taylor Regional Administrator FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Contact Info: yvette.taylor@dot.gov Award Date: 8/9/2021 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: 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) (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. Executed By: Collier, County Of 16.A.14.a Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Grant Award (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award) Florida Department of Transportation RON DESANTIS GOVERNOR 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E. SECRETARY Safety, Innovation, Mobility, Attract, Retain & Train www.fdot.gov MEMORANDUM DATE: March 26, 2021 TO: Dale Hanson, Transit Project Coordinator, District One FROM: Kenyatta Y. Lee, Chief of Modal Development COPIES: Holly Liles (FTA), Cynthia Lorenzo, Elizabeth Stutts, Erin Schepers SUBJECT: Authorization for the use of toll revenue c soft m Collier County BOCC for FTA FFY20, Section 5307 grant application 1032-2021-1, FM 448027-1-94-01 This is in response to the correspondence dated March 23, 2021 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 application for FTA FFY20. In accordance with Title 23 United States Code Section 120(i)(1) and capital and planning projects, we concur with your determination of eligibility and hereby authorize for Collier County BOCC to use $125,000.00 in State of Florida toll revenue credits as soft match for this FTA project. 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. KYL/gm 16.A.14.b Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: 448027-1-94-01 TDC APPROVAL (17743 : FY 20/21 FHWA Flex Grant Award)