Submitted By: Tye Chighizola
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Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Open a public hearing to receive comments concerning SunTran's proposed budget for FY 2022 which includes 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 (total budget of $3,352,854)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
The ad ran May 5 in Ocala Star Banner
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BACKGROUND: The Ocala City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to review and receive comments on SunTran's FY 2022 budget (5307 FTA Grant - Capital and Operating Funds). The proposed budget also includes Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Block Grant funding, toll revenue credits, and local City/County matches.
Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) SunTran Budget
FTA 5307 Capital Expense Budget
Capital Cost of Contracting (RATP Dev USA, Inc.)
$ 638,174.00
Rehab turtle top engines & transmissions
$ 60,000.00
SunTran Administration/Maintenance Facility Lighting
$ 20,000.00
Avail Maintenance
$ 50,000.00
800 MHz Allocation
$ 30,000.00
ADA Transportation
$ 189,182.00
Total Capital Budget
$ 987,356.00
FTA 5307 and FDOT Block Grant Operating Budget
FTA Operating
$ 1,101,748.00
FDOT Operating
$ 549,750.00
Sub-Total
$ 1,651,498.00
City/County Local Match/Revenue
$ 714,000.00
Total Operating Budget
$ 2,365,498.00
Total Capital and Operating Budget
$ 3,352,854.00
The proposed budget includes capital and operating dollars to support SunTran. Operating expenses include fuel, utilities, staff salaries, and operating supplies. The budget also includes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation, transmission/engine repairs, software/hardware maintenance, bus equipment, and facility maintenance.
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