Resolution 2008-362
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- ~
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AND
FILE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A FOR A FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 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.S 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 FTA 49 U.S.C.S 5310
funds in order to purchase vehicles to transport the elderly and disabled residents of Collier
County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Collier County Commissioners 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 of
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 revising
and executing any and all documents required in connection with filing the application, copies
which are attached hereto, to approve any budget amendments necessary to receive those
funds, and to accept those funds on behalf of the County.
2. The BOARD's registered agent in Florida is: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, 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
that 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
16th day of December, 2008.
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Scott R. Teach
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