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AI# 12962  Regular City Council Meeting 6.12. 11/05/2024:

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Agenda Item

Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a FY 2024 Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Grant (TX-2024-118-00), to enhance the mobility of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

Item Summary

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $312,891 in Section 5310 funds to the City of Lubbock/Citibus. The funds from Section 5310 grants are to be used for public transportation projects planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities, when public transportation is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable. The Section 5310 grant funds will be used to purchase paratransit vans, and fund paratransit trips outside the 3/4 mile boundary as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The grant has been incorporated into the Citibus Budget, which has been previously approved by the City Council.    A minimum of 55% of program funds must be used on capital projects, and a maximum of 45% must be used for public transportation operating projects that exceed the requirements of the ADA, or projects that improve access to public transportation services by individuals with disabilities and seniors.   The FTA regulations require that all grants must be applied for and executed electronically.

Fiscal Impact

The $171,170 local match required for this grant is included in the approved Citibus Budget.  Acceptance of this grant will result in no additional cost to the City of Lubbock.

Staff/Board Recommending

Bill Howerton. Deputy City Manager Chris Mandrell, General Manager of Citibus Public Transit Advisory Board

Attachments Resolution - FTA FY 24 Section 5310 Grant Citibus - FTA FY 2024 Section 5310 Grant

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