Resolution 2007-343
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-341
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AND
FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL TRANSIT AGENCY SECTION 5310
GRANT, TO REVISE AND EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, AND
TO ACCEPT, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, ANY SUCH GRANT AWARDED.
WHEREAS, 49 U.S.c.~ 5310 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants and
loans to local government authorities such as Collier County to help provide mass transportation
services to meet the special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, each year, through an application process administered by the Florida
Department of Transportation, the Collier County Transportation Disadvantaged program has
obtained funds that are used for the purchase of vehicles and for the provision of transportation
services to the elderly and disabled residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) has requested that the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners apply this year for FT A 49 U.S.c.~ 5310 funds
in order to purchase vehicles to transport the elderly and disabled residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, has authority to
apply for and accept grants from the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by
Chapter 341, Florida Statutes, and by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as
amended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier
County, Florida, that:
1. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to file and execute the application on behalf of
the Collier County Board of County Commissioners with the Florida Department of
Transportation for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Grant, including
executing the Certification and Assurance to FDOT document, a copy of which
documents are attached hereto, to approve any budget amendments necessary to
receive these funds, and to accept these funds on behalf of the County.
2. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is: David C. Weigel, County Attorney
The registered Agent's address is 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112.
3. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to sign any and all assurances, warranties,
certifications, agreements, any subsequent amendments, contracts and other such
documents which may be required in connection with the application.
4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon signature by the Chairman.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this
11th dav of December. 2007.
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