Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes Metro Transit to submit grant applications for its apportionments of the CRRSA and ARP Act Stimulus programs. Under these federal programs, there was $42,361 awarded for 2023. The funds will be passed through to subrecipients for projects selected by the Greater Madison MPO. The City of Madison will retain $3,982 of the award for administration costs. Grant revenues are included in the Metro Transit 2023 operating budget and no additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for CRRSA and ARP Act Stimulus Section 5310 Grants for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities operating assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with USDOT, the associated 13 (c) agreement with Teamsters Local No. 695 and authorizing Metro Transit to pass through funding as approved in the Program of Projects.
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The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed by President Donald J. Trump on December 27, 2020 and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, signed into law on March 11, 2021 are made available for operating assistance to help the nation’s public transportation systems respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The City of Madison receives from the U.S. Congress an apportionment based on the Section 5310 program. This grant will be pass through funds to support programs enhancing public transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. 100% of the total project cost is funded by USDOT/FTA through this grant program. In addition, Metro Transit will be reimbursed for Grant Administration by USDOT/FTA. Please see the attached document "Section 5310 Program of Projects" for a full budget breakdown.
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