Submitted By: Tom Duncan
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Presentation By: Tom Duncan
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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SunTran 2026-2029 Title VI Plan update
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
The SunTran Title VI Program Update 2026-2029 has been prepared pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” published October 1, 2012. This update also summarizes major accomplishments since the last program was approved in 2023, including the following:
- New bus purchase in 2026.
- Implementation of the O-Line Downtown Trolley.
- Development and implementation of the Transit Informational Kiosk at the bus transfer
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- Awarded the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Project Grant.
Additionally, the update provides compliance with all parameters of the Title VI Compliance Checklist for transit providers operating fixed-route transit service.
The City of Ocala, as the recipient of federal transit funding, is required to submit this report to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to satisfy the following objectives:
• Ensure that federally assisted benefits and related benefits are made available and are equitably distributed.
• Ensure that the level and quality of public transportation service is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner.
• Promote full and fair participation in public transportation decision-making without regard to race, color, or national origin.
• Ensure that the placements of transit services and facilities are equitable.
• Provide procedures for investigating Title IV complaints.
• Ensure meaningful access to transit-related programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency.
• Ensure the public of their rights under Title VI.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Adopting the SunTran Title VI 2026-2029 Program Update ensures the City’s continued compliance to receive federal transit funding and reinforces the City’s commitment to providing equitable, nondiscriminatory transit services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This report will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny