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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Public hearing to review and receive comments concerning SunTran’s proposed budget for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 which includes Section 5307 grant funding 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 budget of $6,300,562
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Ocala Gazette Legal Notice December 5, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala City Council is required to hold a public hearing before receiving federal funding. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to review and receive comments on SunTran’s Fiscal Year 2025 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.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Annually, FTA Section 5307 funds are allocated to communities to operate fixed-route public transit systems. The City of Ocala is the SunTran policy board and oversees RATP DEV, which is contracted to manage SunTran operations. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5307(b)(1) through (7), the City is seeking public input on the proposed budget before submitting for FTA Section 5307 funds to the Federal Transit Administration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact details will be provided with the appropriate Resolution and Budget Resolution upon approval and funding of the grant by the FTA.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
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