HomeMy WebLinkAbout10051ORDINANCE NO. 10051
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF OPERATING GRANT AGREMENT FTA G-
28, FEBRUARY 9, 2021, RELATING TO AWARD NO. CO-
2021-039-00 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, AND THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,060,876
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Operating Grant Agreement FTA G-28, dated February 9, 2021, relating to
Award No. CO-2021-039-00 between the City of Pueblo and the United States of
America, Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, a copy of which
is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby
approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Grant Agreement on behalf of City
of Pueblo. The City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City to the Grant Agreement and
attest the same.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached agreement to implement the
transactions described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and
City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 8, 2021.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 22, 2021 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on November 24, 2021 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
□ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
□ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on
□ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
President of City Council
ATTEST
City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office Item # S-5
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 8, 2021
TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Benjamin Valdez, Director of Transit
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
OPERATING GRANT AGREMENT FTA G-28, FEBRUARY 9, 2021, RELATING
AWARD NO. CO-2021-039-00 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, AND THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$2,060,876
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Grant Agreement between the City of Pueblo and the United States of America for
FY 2021 Transit Operating expenditures.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council has previously approved the FY 2020 Operating Grant between the City of Pueblo and
the Federal Transit Administration to subsidize the City’s mass transit system.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration Award No. # CO-2021-039-00, the City has been
awarded $1,628,587 (partial apportionment) of FFY2021 5307 funding and $432,289 (remaining
apportionment) of FFY2020 5307 funding that will be matched by $1,227,267 in local funds. The
local funds are from City of Pueblo general fund as dedicated by the City's FY2021 budget. These
funds are intended to subsidize Pueblo Transit’s additional operating expenditures incurred in FY
2021.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The anticipated total project cost is $3,288,143.00. The Federal share is $2,060,876 and the
required local match is $1,227,267.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Pueblo Transit Board recommends approval.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternative, should this Ordinance not pass, is for the City of Pueblo to provide all funding
necessary to cover for additional expenditures incurred in FY 2021.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments:
Federal Operating Grant # CO-2021-039-00
Grant Certification
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-28, February 9, 2021)
On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) official signs this Grant Agreement, FTA has obligated and
awarded federal assistance as provided below. Upon execution of this Grant Agreement
by the Recipient named below, the Recipient affirms this FTA Award, enters into this
Grant Agreement with FTA, and binds its compliance with the terms of this Grant
Agreement.
The following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant
Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(28), February 9, 2021,
http://www.transit.dot.gov,
(2) The Certifications and Assurances applicable to the FTA Award that the Recipient
has selected and provided to FTA, and
(3) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.
WHEN THE TERM "FTA AWARD" OR "AWARD" IS USED, EITHER IN THIS GRANT
AGREEMENT OR THE APPLICABLE MASTER AGREEMENT, "AWARD" ALSO
INCLUDES ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS GRANT
AGREEMENT.
FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO
PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS
GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS FOLLOWING FTA's AWARD DATE SET
FORTH HEREIN.
FTA AWARD
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hereby awards a Federal Grant as follows:
Recipient Information
Recipient Name: CITY OF PUEBLO
Recipient ID: 1140
DUNS No: 010620284
Award Information
Federal Award Identification Number: CO-2021-039-00
Award Name: FFY2020 & 21 Section 5307 Small Urban Formula - Operating,
Paratransit, and PM
Award Start Date: 9/7/2021
Original Award End Date: 3/31/2023
Current Award End Date: 3/31/2023
Award Executive Summary: The City of Pueblo, Colorado (Pueblo Transit) is applying
for $1,628,587 (partial apportionment) of FFY2021 5307 funding and $432,289
(remaining apportionment) of FFY2020 5307 funding that will be matched by
$1,227,267 in local funds. The local funds are from City of Pueblo general fund as
dedicated by the City's FY2021 budget.
This funding request includes the following activities:
• Operating Assistance, including 1% for security for both FY20 and FY21
apportionments;
• Paratransit service;
• Preventive maintenance (vehicle); and
• Preventive maintenance (facility).
Program Requirements:
- FFY2020 Apportionment - 1% for security for the full FFY20 apportionment is included
in this grant in the amount of$ $21,774 (federal)
- FFY2021 Apportionment - 1% for security for the full FFY21 apportionment is included
in this grant in the amount of$21,735 (federal)
- FFY2020 10% apportionment use toward Paratransit with an 80/20 match ratio is used
in grant#CO-2021-001-00
- FFY2021 10% apportionment use toward Paratransit with an 80/20 match ratio is used
in this grant
Pre-award authority is used for approximately $601,089 through the end of July 2021.
The following supporting documents are included in Application Details:
• Program of Projects
• STIP/TIP
Research and Development: This award does not include research and development
activities.
Indirect Costs: This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Suballocation Funds: Recipient organization is directly allocated these funds and is
eligible to apply for and receive these funds directly.
Pre-Award Authority: This award is using Pre-Award Authority.
Award Budget
Total Award Budget: $3,288,143.00
Amount of Federal Assistance Obligated for This FTA Action (in U.S.
Dollars): $2,060,876.00
Amount of Non-Federal Funds Committed to This FTA Action (in U.S.
Dollars): $1,227,267.00
Total FTA Amount Awarded and Obligated (in U.S. Dollars): $2,060,876.00
Total Non-Federal Funds Committed to the Overall Award (in U.S.
Dollars): $1,227,267.00
Award Budget Control Totals
(The Budget includes the individual Project Budgets (Scopes and Activity Line Items) or
as attached)
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants 5307-2A 20507 $2,060,876
(2013 and forward)
Local $1,227,267
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $3,288,143
(The Transportation Development Credits are not added to the amount of the Total
Award Budget.)
U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Public Transportation Employee
Protective Arrangements:
Review Decision: DOL Concurs - Certified
Original Certification Date: 9/3/2021
Special Conditions
There are no special conditions.
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
By signing this Award on behalf of FTA, I am making all the determinations and findings
required by federal law and regulations before this Award may be made.
FTA AWARD OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Awarded By:
Cindy Terwilliger
Regional Administrator
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Contact Info: cindy.terwilliger@dot.gov
Award Date: 9/7/2021
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Upon full execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient, the Effective Date will be
the date FTA or the Federal Government awarded Federal assistance for this Grant
Agreement.
By executing this Grant Agreement, the Recipient intends to enter into a legally binding
agreement in which the Recipient:
(1) Affirms this FTA Award,
(2) Adopts and ratifies all of the following information it has submitted to FTA:
(a) Statements,
(b) Representations,
(c) Warranties,
(d) Covenants, and
(e) Materials,
(3) Consents to comply with the requirements of this FTA Award, and
(4) Agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
Executed By:
Benjamin Valdez
Maintenance/Facilities Supervisor
CITY OF PUEBLO
9/7/2021
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Executed By:
Nicholas A. Gradisar
Mayor
City of Pueblo