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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Adopt Resolution 2023-29 extending the Public Transportation Grant Agreement #433304-2-94-01 from the Florida Department of Transportation for SunTran's public transit system capital expenses from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Quality of Place
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BACKGROUND: On November 16, 2021, the Ocala City Council approved Resolution 2022-10 accepting a Public Transportation Grant Agreement in the amount of 1,233,575 from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The grant funding allowed the city to move forward with several large-scale capital projects that included a design and renovation of the SunTran Admin/Maintenance Facility; the design of a kiosk/bathroom facility at Union Station; and the design of pedestrian improvements for new bus shelters. The grant also paid for the acquisitions of surveillance/security equipment for the SunTran facilities, three new non-revenue generating SUVs, a bus washer, and maintenance shop equipment.
Staff is requesting to extend the grant for one year to complete the various work orders and to purchase the SUVs. The city needs additional time to complete the purchase of the three vehicles, finish the design work for the bus shelters and kiosk, and complete the renovation of the SunTran Facility. Securing two of the vehicles has been difficult because of supply shortages. The other projects should be completed by fall 2023.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: This amendment is necessary for planned improvements to continue. The funding will be used to enhance the SunTran operation and provide additional safety measures for the public.
FISCAL IMPACT: The FDOT Public Transportation Grant Agreement provides 100 percent of the funding for the projects. No local match is required.
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