PRESENTER: Presenter
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for Federal Transit Administration grant funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute and file required documents annually.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that agencies receiving federal public transportation funds provide an authorizing resolution to apply for funds and designate an authorized signer for documents required to apply for and accept federal transit grant funds.
The FTA provides an annual apportionment amount for Federal transit funds. City staff will bring a separate item for consideration annually outlining the amount of Federal funds awarded along with the amount of available state matching funds and the amount of local match funds required.
ISSUE:
Seek alternative funding sources and partnerships that extend city tax dollars; Coordinate land use with strategic investments in multimodal transportation so residents and visitors can travel safely and easily throughout the city.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action is required for the receipt of federal transit funding.
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STAFF ANALYSIS:
Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute grant applications, award documents and annual certification and assurance documents.