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ORDINANCE NO. 11249
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ACCEPTING, BUDGETING, AND
APPROPRIATING A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION GRANT NUMBER CO -2026-005-00 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,848,959 DOLLARS ADMINISTERED BY THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AWARD, AND
APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO,
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Awarding of the FY22/FY25 Section 5307 Small Urban Grant, Award CO -2026-005-
00, for operating, preventive maintenance, and ADA paratransit to the City of Pueblo, Pueblo
Transit, a true copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and accepted in
accordance with its terms and conditions
SECTION 2.
The Mayor of the City is authorized to execute the Grant Award acceptance in the name
of and on behalf of the city, and the Mayor is authorized to execute any and all other
certifications, assurances and other documents associated therewith
SECTION 3.
The amount of $2,848,959 is budgeted and appropriated
SECTION 4
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached Award to effectuate the policies
and procedures described herein
SECTION 5.
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 July 27, 2026.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 10, 2026. DocuSignedby:
President of City Council
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Action by the Mayor:
E� Approved on
❑ Disapproved on
08/11/2026
based on the following objections:
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
Mayor
❑ Council action on failed to override the Mayor's veto.
President of City Council
ATTEST DocuSigned by:
City Clerk
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Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026
TO:
President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC:
Mayor Heather Graham
VIA:
Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM:
Benjamin Valdez, Director of Transit
SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ACCEPTING, BUDGETING,
AND
APPROPRIATING A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF
TRANSPORTATION GRANT NUMBER CO -2026-005-00 IN
THE
AMOUNT OF $2,848,959 DOLLARS ADMINISTERED BY
THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AWARD, AND APPLICABLE
CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, BETWEEN THE CITY
OF
PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND
THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AND AUTHORIZING
THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Grant Award CO -2026-005-00 between the City of Pueblo and The
Federal Transit Administration for $2,848,959.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
No previous Council actions.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Pueblo was awarded a 5307 grant for $2,848,959 for FY22 and FY25
operating, paratransit, and maintenance expenses. Federal participation varies by
activity: 80/20 for paratransit and preventive maintenance, and 50/50 for operating
assistance. The grant scope of work includes the following project:
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Total
Federal
Local
Cost
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Project 1 - FY22/FY25 hinds
Scope
Expense
Share
Share
Share
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$
Paratransit
117-00
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66'9
544,543
1.36.1136
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300-00
30.0.9.01.
3940.032
1.970.01,0
1,970,.016
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50.000000001
Preventive vZaunatenan7c:-e -
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$
Vehicle
117-00
11.17A.00
400,000
320,000
80,000
8012.0
20.00000000�✓`m
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$
Facuht
117-00
11.7A.00
1,.000
14.400
3,600
80112.0
20.00000000�rm
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$
Total
2.848.959
2:189.752.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The anticipated total project cost is $5,038,711. The Federal share is $2,848,959, or
56.5% of the total project cost, and the City's local match share is $2,189,752, or
43.5%. The grant award states the local match will be provided from the City's general
fund.
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 not be able
to fund Transit operations and maintenance with Federal Funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CO -2026-005-00
DOT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Award
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) CO -2026-005
Award with Amendment Number CO -2026-005-00
Temporary Application Number 1140-2025-3
Award Name FY 22/25 5307 Small Urban - Operating,
Preventive Maintenance & ADA Paratransit
Award Status Active (Executed)
Budget Revisions 0
Period of Performance Start Date 3/6/2026
Original Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2027
Current Period of Performance End Date 3/30/2027 Revision #: 0 Approved?: Yes
Budget Period Start Date 3/6/2026
Budget Period End Date 3/30/2027
Part 1: Recipient Information
Name: CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CORPORATION
Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias UEI DUNS
1140 City Pueblo, City of NJK3BNUDRHJ7 010620284
Location Type Address City State Zip
Mailing Address DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PUEBLO CO 81002
Physical Address 1 CITY HALL PL PUEBLO CO 81003
Union Information
Union Name ATU LOCAL 662
Address 1
29213 Gale Rd
Address 2
City
Pueblo
State
CO
Zipcode
81006
Contact Name
Jerry Ballard
Telephone
(719) 248-0176
Fax
7195532724
E-mail
jballard.atu@gmail.com
Website
Part 2: Award Information
Title: FY 22/25 5307 Small Urban - Operating, Preventive
Maintenance & ADA Paratransit
Award with Award Award Award Cost Date Last Updated From
Amendment Number Status Type Center Created Date TEAM?
CO -2026-005-00 Active Grant Region 8 7/31/2025 7/31/2025 No
(Executed)
Award Executive Summary
The City of Pueblo, CO applies for Section 5307 Small Urban formula funds in the total amount of $2,
848,959 federal, to fund fixed route and paratransit operations, 1% for security, and preventive
maintenance for vehicles and facilities. Funds by year as follows:
FY22 Section 5307 Small Urban Formula - $126,242 (partial remaining of deobligation from CO -2023-
006, $221,280 in temp FAIN 1140-2026-1)
FY25 Section 5307 Small Urban Formula - $2,722,717 (full apportionment)
The local match share will be provided by the City of Pueblo general fund.
Program Requirements:
1) This application includes the requirement for 1% of the FY25 apportionment to be used for security
$27,227) for the Pueblo Small UZA in the Operating Assistance Activity.
2) This application utilizes 20% of the FY25 apportionment towards ADA Paratransit Operating
expenses using a capital cost share.
3) All program requirements for the FY22 apportionment met in CO -2023-006.
The City is utilizing pre -award authority starting 1/1/2026. Actual pre -award expenditures and
obligations will be reported in the initial FFR.
The following documents are attached to this application:
- STIP and LRTP
- Program of Projects
Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR)
Annual
Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR)
Annual
Does this application include funds for research and/or development activities?
This award does not include research and development activities.
Pre -Award Authority
This award is using Pre -Award Authority.
Does this application include suballocation funds?
Recipient organization is the Designated Recipient and can apply for and receive these apportioned
funds.
Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds?
No, this Grant does not use Lapsing Funds.
Will indirect costs be applied to this application?
This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Indirect Rate Details: N/A
Requires E.O. 12372 Review
No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.
Delinquent Federal Debt
No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.
Award Description
Purpose
The purpose of this grant award is to support fixed route and paratransit operating, security and
preventive maintenance for vehicles and facilities.
Activities to be performed:
Activities include operating for fixed route and paratransit, preventive maintenance for vehicles and
facilities.
Expected outcomes:
Funding will maintain vehicles and facilities, and fund transit operations for fixed route and paratransit
riders.
Intended beneficiaries:
Transit riders in Pueblo, Colorado
Subrecipient Activities:
n/a
Award Point of Contact Information
First Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone
Name
Benjamin Valdez Maintenance/Facilities bvaldez@pueblo.us (719) 553-
Supervisor 2706
murtaza.nagvi@dot.gov Transportation Data Analyst
emma.belmont@dot.gov Transportation Program
Specialist
Award Budget Control Totals
Section of
Funding Source
Statute
CFDA
Amount
Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A
20507 $2,848,959
forward)
Local
$2,189,752
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$0
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$5,038,711
Award Budget
Project Budget Item FTA Amount Non-FTA Total Eligible Quantity
Number Amount Amount
117 -
CO -2026- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS
005-01-00 (117- (BUS)
Al)
$878,943.00 $219,736.00 $1,098,679.00
CO -2026-
PREVENTIVE
005-01-00
11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE
$14,400.00
$3,600.00
$18,000.00
(Facility)
CO -2026-
PREVENTIVE
005-01-00
11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE
$320,000.00
$80,000.00
$400,000.00
(Vehicle)
NON FIXED
CO -2026-
11.7C.00 ROUTE ADA
$544,543.00
$136,136.00
$680,679.00
005-01-00
PARATRANSIT
SERVICE
300 -
CO -2026-
00 OPERATING
$1,970,016.00
$1,970,016.00
$3,940,032.00
005-01-00
(300- ASSISTANCE
A2)
CO -2026-
UP TO 50%
005-01-00
30.09.01 FEDERAL
$1,970,016.00
$1,970,016.00
$3,940,032.00
SHARE
Discretionary Allocations
This application does not contain discretionary allocations.
Sources of Federal Financial Assistance
3
Account
PO Project Scope Scope Scope UZA Area Class FPC Description Amendment Cumulative
Number Number Name Number Suffix Code Name Code Amount Amount
CO -2026
OPERA
Urbanized Ar
CO -90-X
-005-01-
TING AS
300-00 ( A2
0800
Colora
2022.2J.9 09
ea Formula G
$126,242
$126,242
303
00
SISTAN
300)
00
do
0.91.2
rants
CE
CO -2026
OPERA
Urbanized Ar
CO -90-X
-005-01-
TING AS
300-00 ( A2
0800
Colora
2025.2J.9 09
ea Formula G
$1,843,774
$1,843,774
303
SISTAN
300)
00
do
0.91.2
00
CE
rants
CO -2026
OTHER
Urbanized Ar
CO -90-X
-005-01-
CAPITA
117-00 ( Al
0800
Colora
2025.2J.9 09
ea Formula G
$878,943
$878,943
303
L ITEMS
117)
00
do
0.91.2
00
(BUS)
rants
Part 3: Project Information
Project Title: FY22/25 5307 Operating, Preventive Maintenance &
Paratransit
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date
CO -2026-005-01-00 1140 -2025 -3 -Pi 7/31/2025 1/1/2026 12/31/2026
Project Description
Pueblo Transit will use FY22 and FY25 5307 funds for fixed route and paratransit operating assistance,
preventive maintenance for facilities and vehicles, and 1% security.
Project Benefits
Funds will help Pueblo Transit facilities and vehicles to maintain a state of good repair, and to provide
transit services benefiting riders of fixed route and paratransit.
Additional Information
none
Location Description
Pueblo is a city of 120,642 residents located in south central Colorado. Pueblo Transit provides fixed
route bus and paratransit services throughout a 55 -square -mile service area in Pueblo, Colorado, and in
the Salt Creek neighborhood in unincorporated Pueblo County.
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code
Area Name
080000
Colorado
081760
Pueblo, CO
Congressional District Information
District State
3 Colorado
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: 7/1/2025
Description: Project included in the 2026 - 2029 Colorado Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program, page 28 of the STIP report, federally approved on July 1, 2025. Amendment to the TIP added
deobligated funds approved by the PACOG Board on December 11, 2025 and incorporated into the STIP,
see SST6741.028.
UPWP
Date: Not Provided
Description: n/a
Long Range Plan
Date: 6/1/2025
Description: PACOG Long -Range Transportation Plan
Project Control Totals
Funding Section of
Source
CFDA
Amount
Statute
Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A
20507 $2,848,959
forward)
Local
$2,189,752
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$0
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$5,038,711
Project Budget
Project Budget Item FTA Amount Non-FTA Total Eligible Quantity
Number Amount Amount
117 -
CO -2026- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS $878,943.00 $219,736.00 $1,098,679.00 3
005-01-00 (117- (BUS)
Al)
CO -2026-
005-01-00
CO -2026-
005-01-00
CO -2026-
005-01-00
PREVENTIVE
11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE $14,400.00
(Facility)
PREVENTIVE
11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE $320,000.00
(Vehicle)
NON FIXED
11.7C.00 ROUTE ADA $544,543.00 $136,136.00 $680,679.00
$3,600.00 $18,000.00
$80,000.00 $400,000.00
1
1
1
PARATRANSIT
SERVICE
300 -
CO -2026- 00 OPERATING
005-01-00 (300- ASSISTANCE
A2)
CO -2026- UP TO 50%
005-01-00 30.09.01 FEDERAL
SHARE
$1,970,016.00 $1,970,016.00 $3,940,032.00 1
$1,970,016.00 $1,970,016.00 $3,940,032.00 1
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7A.00 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (Facility)
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS PREVENTIVE OTHER CAPITAL
(BUS) (117-00) 11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE ITEMS (BUS)
Extended Budget Description
This activity uses FY25 funds for preventive maintenance expenses for transit facilities for the timeframe
of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026, at an 80/20 federal/local cost share ratio. The local cost share comes
from the City of Pueblo general fund. The maintenance cost of the aging and undersized transit
maintenance facility is a critical issue for Pueblo Transit. Any items purchased for greater than $10,000
that have a manufacturer's recommended useful life greater than 1 year, will be reported as an asset at
closeout.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item.
Funding Section of CFDA
Source Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $14,400
forward)
Local $3,600
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $18,000
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 1/1/2026
End Date 12/31/2026
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7C.00 - NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER CAPITAL NON FIXED ROUTE ADA OTHER CAPITAL
ITEMS (BUS) (117-00) 11.7C.00 PARATRANSIT SERVICE ITEMS (BUS)
Extended Budget Description
This activity uses FY25 funds for ADA paratransit operating assistance for the period of January 1,
2026, through December 31, 2026, at an 80/20 match ratio. The local cost share comes from the City of
Pueblo general fund.
FTA ADA paratransit operating assistance allows a maximum of 20% of the annual apportionment per
FAST Act since our agency meets 2 of the 3 requisite conditions. 1) Pueblo Transit provides an active
fixed route travel training program that is available for riders with disabilities, and 2) all fixed route and
paratransit operators participate in a passenger safety, disability awareness, and sensitivity training
class on at least a biennial basis. This activity uses 20% of the FY25 apportionment.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item.
Funding Section of CFDA
Source Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and
forward)
5307-2A 20507 $544,543
Local
$136,136
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$0
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$680,679
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 1/1/2026
End Date 12/31/2026
Budget Activity Line Item: 30.09.01 - UP TO 50% FEDERAL SHARE
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OPERATING ASSISTANCE UP TO 50% FEDERAL OPERATING
30
(300-00) .09.01
SHARE ASSISTANCE
Extended Budget Description
This activity uses FY22 and FY25 funds for fixed route operating assistance for the period January 1,
2026, through December 31, 2026, at a 50/50 federal/local cost share ratio. The local cost share comes
from the City of Pueblo general fund.
This ALI also includes the 1% security in the amount of $27,227 federal and $27,227 local at a 50/50
match ratio for the FY25 apportionment. Operating assistance and 1% security, applies funds towards
transit operator and dispatcher salaries and fringe benefits, security, fuel, oil, and licenses, less
revenues and to support security services performed by a contracted security company.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item.
Funding Section of CFDA
Source Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and
forward)
5307-2A 20507 $1,970,016
Local
$1,970,016
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$0
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$3,940,032
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 1/1/2026
End Date 12/31/2026
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.7A.00 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (Vehicle)
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS PREVENTIVE OTHER CAPITAL
(BUS) (117-00) 11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE ITEMS (BUS)
Extended Budget Description
This activity uses FY25 funds for preventive maintenance for transit vehicles for the time period
between January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, at an 80/20 federal/local cost share ratio. The
local cost share comes from the City of Pueblo general fund. Any items purchased for greater than $10,
000 that have a manufacturer's recommended useful life greater than 1 year, will be reported as an
asset at closeout.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $320,000
forward)
Local $80,000
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $400,000
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 1/1/2026
End Date 12/31/2026
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class 11(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C -List)
Class Level Description
Class 11(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or
natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 08: Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of facilities that occupy substantially the
same geographic footprint and do not result in a change in functional use, such as: improvements to
bridges, tunnels, storage yards, buildings, stations, and terminals; construction of platform extensions,
passing track, and retaining walls; and improvements to tracks and railbeds.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved 9/5/2025
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Quantity FTA Total Eligible
Number Amount Cost
OTHER CAPITAL PREVENTIVE
ITEMS (BUS) (117- 11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE 1 $14,400.00 $18,000.00
00) (Facility)
Finding: Class 11(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C -List)
Class Level Description
Class 11(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or
natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction,
such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or
program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit
authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved 9/5/2025
Scope Name / Line Item FTA Total Eligible
Code Number Line Item Name Quantity Amount Cost
OTHER CAPITAL NON FIXED ROUTE ADA
ITEMS (BUS) 11.7C.00 PARATRANSIT SERVICE 1 $544,543.00 $680,679.00
(117-00)
Finding: Class 11(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C -List)
Class Level Description
Class 11(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or
natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction,
such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or
program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit
authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved 9/5/2025
Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible
Number Cost
OPERATING UP TO 50%
ASSISTANCE (300- 30.09.01 FEDERAL 1 $1,970,016.00 $3,940,032.00
00) SHARE
Finding: Class 11(c) - Categorical Exclusions (C -List)
Class Level Description
Class 11(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or
natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 07: Acquisition, installation, rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance of vehicles or
equipment, within or accommodated by existing facilities, that does not result in a change in functional
use of the facilities, such as: equipment to be located within existing facilities and with no substantial
off -site impacts; and vehicles, including buses, rail cars, trolley cars, ferry boats and people movers
that can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities that qualify for a categorical
exclusion.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved 9/5/2025
Scope Name / Line Item Line Item Name
Code Number
OTHER CAPITAL PREVENTIVE
ITEMS (BUS) (117- 11.7A.00 MAINTENANCE
00) (Vehicle)
Part 4: Fleet Details
No fleet data exists for this application.
Part 5: FTA Review Comments
There are no review comments to display at this time.
Part 6: Agreement
Quantity FTA Total Eligible
Amount Cost
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-34)
$320,000.00 $400,000.00
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(34), 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, COLORADO MUNICIPAL BUILDING CORPORATION
Recipient ID: 1140
UEI: NJK3BNUDRHJ7
DUNS: 010620284
Award Information
Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): CO -2026-005
Award with Amendment Number: CO -2026-005-00
Award Name: FY 22/25 5307 Small Urban - Operating, Preventive Maintenance & ADA Paratransit
Award Start Date: 3/6/2026
Original Award End Date: 3/30/2027
Current Award End Date: 3/30/2027
Award Executive Summary: The City of Pueblo, CO applies for Section 5307 Small Urban formula funds
in the total amount of $2,848,959 federal, to fund fixed route and paratransit operations, 1% for security,
and preventive maintenance for vehicles and facilities. Funds by year as follows:
FY22 Section 5307 Small Urban Formula - $126,242 (partial remaining of deobligation from CO -2023-
006, $221,280 in temp FAIN 1140-2026-1)
FY25 Section 5307 Small Urban Formula - $2,722,717 (full apportionment)
The local match share will be provided by the City of Pueblo general fund
Program Requirements:
1) This application includes the requirement for 1% of the FY25 apportionment to be used for security
($27,227) for the Pueblo Small UZA in the Operating Assistance Activity.
2) This application utilizes 20% of the FY25 apportionment towards ADA Paratransit Operating expenses
using a capital cost share.
3) All program requirements for the FY22 apportionment met in CO -2023-006.
The City is utilizing pre -award authority starting 1/1/2026. Actual pre -award expenditures and obligations
will be reported in the initial FFR.
The following documents are attached to this application:
- STIP and LRTP
- Program of Projects
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 the Designated Recipient and can apply for and receive
these apportioned funds.
Pre -Award Authority: This award is using Pre -Award Authority.
Award Budget
Total Award Budget: $5,038,711.00
Amount of Federal Assistance Obligated for This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $2,848,959.00
Amount of Non -Federal Funds Committed to This FTA Action (in U.S. Dollars): $2,189,752.00
Total FTA Amount Awarded and Obligated (in U.S. Dollars): $2,848,959.00
Total Non -Federal Funds Committed to the Overall Award (in U.S. Dollars): $2,189,752.00
Award Budget Control Totals
I ne tivaaet incivaeS the inaiviauai F'rolect buaaetS (Scopes ana ACtIVItV Line Items) or as attacnea
Funding Section of
Source
Statute
CFDA
Amount
Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A
20507 $2,848,959
forward)
Local
$2,189,752
Local/In-Kind
$0
State
$0
State/In-Kind
$0
Other Federal
$0
Transportation Development Credit
$0
Adjustment
$0
Total Eligible Cost
$5,038,711
(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:
DOL Decision: DOL Concurs - Certified
DOL Review Date: 3/5/2026
DOL Certification Date: 3/5/2026
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:
David Beckhouse
Deputy Regional Administrator
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Contact Info: david.beckhouse@dot.gov
Award Date: 3/6/2026
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, COLORADO MUNICIPAL BUILDING CORPORATION
7/7/2026