Submitted By: Tom Duncan
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Presentation By: Tom Duncan
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Open a public hearing to review and receive comments concerning SunTran's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 which includes 5307 grant funding in the amount of $3,938,144 from the Federal Transit Administration, Florida Department of Transportation Block Grant funding, toll road revenue credits, and local matches from the City and County for a total of $5,175,717
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette ad ran on April 25, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala City Council is required to hold a public hearing before receiving federal funding. The City will hold the hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to review and receive comments on SunTran's Fiscal Year 2024 budget (5307 FTA Grant-Capital and Operating Funds). The proposed budget includes Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Block Grant funding, toll revenue credits, and local City/County matches.
Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) SunTran Budget
FTA 5307 Capital Expenses Budget
Bus Rolling Stock
Rebuild Engines and transmissions for 3 - 35' buses
$ 300,000
1 - 35' diesel bus
$ 937,500
Bus Support Equipment/Facilities
Shop Equipment
$ 50,000
Bus Stations / Stops / Terminals
1% Security requirement
$ 49,228
Signal & Communication Equipment
Avail Maintenance
$ 61,269
Bus: Other Capital Items
Capital Cost of Contracting
$ 1,703,193
ADA Paratransit
$ 492,268
Bus Associated Transit Enhancements
Engineering & Design Bus Shelters and Pedestrian Access/Walkways
$ ...
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