Fiscal Note
Funds under this grant will be used to support the Metro Transit budget as well as pass through funds to support programs enhancing public transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. Up to 80% of the total project cost of $482,963 is funded by USDOT/FTA with the remaining local share ($123,492) to be funded by the City of Madison ($39,160), Dane County Department of Human Services ($39,500), and NewBridge Madison ($44,832). Grant revenues and the City's local share are included in the Metro Transit 2026 operating budget, so no additional appropriation is required. In addition, Metro Transit will be reimbursed $35,947 for grant administration.
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Authorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for a Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Grant with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with USDOT and the associated 13 (c) agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120, approving the associated Program Management and Recipient Coordination Plan and authorizing Metro Transit to pass through funding as approved in the Program of Projects.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Area Transportation Planning Board (TPB) - An MPO, adopted Resolution TPB No. 84 on November 13, 2013 supporting the designation of the City of Madison - Metro Transit as the recipient for federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds; and
WHEREAS, Governor Walker designated the City of Madison - Metro Transit as the recipient of Section 5310 Program funds for the Madison Urbanized Area via letter to the Federal Transit Administration on December 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in conjunction with the City of Madison - Metro Transit has developed the Program Management and Recipient Coordination Plan (attached) with input from the Wisconsi...
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