Agenda 12/10/2024 Item #16B 7 (Resolution - Execute Section 5339 Public Transit Grant Agreement (FPN 439255-1-94-24) to accept grant funding to purchase a replacement bus to support fixed route services in the rural areas of Collier County )12/10/2024
Item # 16.B.7
ID# 2024-1945
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute Section 5339 Public Transit Grant
Agreement (FPN 439255-1-94-24) with the Florida Department of Transportation to accept Federal Transit
Administration grant funding in the total amount of $676,172 for the purchase of one replacement bus to support fixed
route services in the rural areas, and to authorize the necessary Budget Amendments. (CAT Grant Fund 4031)
OBJECTIVE: To accept grant funding to purchase a replacement bus to support fixed route services in the rural areas
of Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administers the Section 5339 Rural Area Bus and
Bus Facilities Program administered through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), as authorized by Title
49 U.S. Code. This grant program offers capital assistance to states and federally recognized Indian tribes to bolster
public transportation in rural areas.
On December 12, 2023, (Agenda item 16B15), the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) authorized staff to
submit a grant application for funding for the purchase of a replacement fixed route bus to support fixed route services
in the rural areas of Collier County. FDOT has recently submitted the attached Public Transit Grant Agreement for
execution. The Agreement provides for a grant award of $676,172, which is 100% of the total project cost. The attached
resolutions authorize the Chairman to execute the corresponding Agreement, as well as any required certifications and
assurances related therein. Grant funding will be used to purchase a replacement vehicle to support fixed route services
in the rural areas of Collier County. In doing so, Collier Area Transit is progressing with the objectives of the Transit
Asset Management Plan by replacing vehicles that have met their useful life.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to design and maintain an effective transportation
system to reduce traffic congestion and improve the mobility of our residents and visitors.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is provided by the FTA, with these grant dollars passing through the Florida Department
of Transportation via the PTGA. A Budget Amendment is required to recognize grant funding in the amount of
$676,172.00 in the Collier Area Transit (CAT) Grant Fund (4031) Project No. 33926. There is no match requirement
for the grant.
The purchase of the replacement vehicle will not be an increase to the overall fixed route fleet inventory. The
maintenance cost for the vehicle has been allocated within the annual budget. By adequately maintaining a replacement
plan, the overall maintenance costs are reduced by replacing the aging vehicles.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item is consistent with the Transportation Element Objectives 10 and 12
of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute Section 5339 Public Transit
Grant Agreement (FPN 439255-1-94-24) with the Florida Department of Transportation to accept Federal Transit
Administration grant funding in the total amount of $676,172 for the purchase of one replacement buses to support fixed
route services in the rural areas, and to authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
PREPARED BY: Omar De Leon, Transit Manager, PTNE Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Agreement 439255-1-94-24
2. resolution - FPN 439255-1-94-24
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3. Budget Amendment for FUND 4031 (33926) FTA 5339 Rural_
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