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AI- 89692
Executive Office   22.B.
CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG
Meeting Date:
02/17/2023
Submitted By:
Monica Salinas, EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Department:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE

CAPTION

1. Presentation/notification regarding grant award in the amount of $250,000 for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan Grant
2. Discussion, consideration and action on letter of commitment to RGVMPO for the Area of Persistent Poverty Grant in the amount of $500,000 under the Federal Transit Administration and if awarded, approval for Hidalgo County to contribute $32,000.00 as local match (based on 2020 census data population)

BACKGROUND

1.  On 9/6/22; letter of commitment approved by CC for $46,500.00 - Safe Street & Roads Grant

2.  There is a grant program known as the Areas of Persistent Poverty Grant Program and its purpose is to fund planning studies that focuses on areas of persistent poverty and evaluate ways to enhance the transportation system. The deadline is March 10th. The RGVMPO is applying for a $500,000 planning study which will assess the potential for transit improvements in areas of persistent poverty within our Metropolitan Area Boundary, analyze the financial structure of existing transit agencies, and showcase the prospective benefits of a regional transit agency for the Rio Grande Valley area. 

Fiscal Impact

CALENDAR YEAR:
2023
ACCT. #:
TBD
FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

TBD - if grant is awarded $ 32,000.00

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Budget and Management Veronica Ortiz 02/13/2023 08:26 AM
Final Approval Monica Salinas 02/13/2023 12:39 PM
Form Started By:
Monica Salinas
Started On:
02/10/2023 04:17 PM
Final Approval Date:
02/13/2023