PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FY22 SECTION 5307 URBANIZED FORMULA PROGRAM FUNDING GRANT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Martin County's public transit system is partially funded by a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant that must be applied for each year. The FY2022 Section 5307 Urbanized Formula Program Funding Grant Application (Application) requires the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (Board) to conduct a public hearing that encourages public participation and opportunities for the community to comment on the program of projects related to the grant. Once the Board holds the public hearing and approves the Application, the County Administrator or designee will electronically execute and submit the Application on behalf of the Board.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Ashman Beecher
Title: Transit Administrator
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
This is a permission to apply for the FTA FY2022 Title 49, U.S.C Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program Funding Grant. This grant is necessary to continue public transit services in Martin County, and Martin County must apply for this grant each year.
FTA appropriates Section 5307 funds annually on the basis of legislative formulas to assist urbanized areas with transit in the following categories:
* Operating Assistance: This portion of the grant supports the fixed route services in the urbanized area, as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Services.
* Capital: The capital portion helps to fund administrative costs, vehicle purchases and software/hardware equipment procurement.
* Safety & Security Enhancements: This is used to purchase security and safety equipment such as surveillance cameras and lighting at transit locations, as required by the grant.
A grant match is required. The FY22 ...
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