HomeMy WebLinkAbout09186RESOLUTION NO. 9186
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUEBLO TRANSIT TO ACT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO PARTICIPATING IN
THE COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF TRANSIT AGENCIES
COALITION FOR SECURING FEDERAL TRANSIT SECTION
5309 FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies has formed a coalition
of state transit properties to secure Federal Transit Administration Section 5309
discretionary funds, and
WHEREAS, Pueblo Transit is a member of the Colorado Association of Transit
Agencies, and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo desires to seek $1,000,000 for the replacement of
five (5) motor buses that do not meet ADA requirements,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
Pueblo Transit is authorized to participate in the Colorado Transit Coalition.
SECTION 2
Pueblo Transit Administration is authorized to sign on behalf of the City of
Pueblo any necessary documents that are required by the Coalition, and
SECTION 3
Pueblo Transit is authorized to expend up to $4,031 as their proportional share to
related coalition costs based on the percentage of the total statewide request, with funds
being paid from account 515. 1710 - 492.64 -01, Dues and Subscriptions.
ASSEST:
Ci Clerk
INTRODUCED: December 26, 2000
By: Rich Golenda
Councilperson
APP ED:
President of the City Council
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: December 26, 2000 AGENDA ITEM #
TITLE: FTA 5309 Grant
CORPORATION: Pueblo Transit
ISSUE: Grant Agreement between the City of Pueblo and the United
States of America, Department of Transportation, Federal
Transit Administration.
BACKGROUND: An application for $1,000,000 was submitted to FTA for
Capital discretionary funding on behalf of the City of Pueblo
for fiscal year 2000 in collaboration with the Colorado Transit
Coalition. A grant in the amount of $232,000 has been
awarded to the City of Pueblo for the purpose of procuring
transit vehicles, one (1) 27 -foot accessible transit coach, and
two (2) accessible Paratransit vans.
In order to expedite and simplify the procurement of one (1)
27 -foot transit coach, Pueblo Transit requested an available
option from the Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority
( BARTA). BARTA has officially authorized the assigning of
one option to the City of Pueblo. The purchase of the
Paratransit vans will be handled through the normal
procurement procedures.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated budget for this project is $307,000. The
Federal share will be $232,000. To complete the project a
local match of $74,869 is required.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G -7, October 1, 2000)
Upon execution of this Grant Agreement by the Grantee named below, the Grantee affirms the
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Award covering the
Project described below and records its entry into this Grant Agreement with FTA. The
following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(7), October 1, 2000
[Internet Address: http: / /www.fta. dot.gov/library/legal /agreements /2001 /ma.htmlj; and
(2) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.
FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THE GRANTEE DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS
GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER THE OBLIGATION DATE OF THE FTA
AWARD.
FTA AWARD
FTA hereby awards a Federal grant as follows:
Project No.: CO -03- 0108 -00
Grantee: CITY OF PUEBLO
Citation of Statute(s) Authorizing Project: 49 USC 5309 - Capital Program Grants & Loans
Estimated Total Eligible Cost (in U.S. Dollars): 307,000
Maximum FTA Amount Approved [Including All Amendments] (in U.S. Dollars) 232,131
Amount of This FTA Award (in U.S. Dollars): 232,131
Maximum Percentage(s) of FTA Partici ation: Percentages of Federal participation are based on
amounts included in the Approved Project Budget, modified as set forth in the text following the
Project Description below.
Date of Department of Labor Certification of Transit Employee Protective Arrangements
Original Project or Certification Date
(Amendment Number)
0
09/01/2000
Project Description: The Project Description includes information describing the Project within
the Project Application submitted to FTA and the Approved Project Budget modified by PAY
additional statements below. Vehicle Purchase for Expansion
Any text, provisions, requirements, or conditions that may appear below the FTA Authorized
Official's signature or the Grantee Authorized Official's signature are incorporated into and made
part of this Grant Agreement.
Awarded By:
Lee 0 Waddleton 10/04/2000
Regional Administrator