Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution ratifying the acts of the Chief Financial Officer, in executing FY 2021 Section 5307 Grant, Project TX-2021-113-00, from the Federal Transit Administration, to provide operating assistance, preventative maintenance, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service, capital, and planning assistance.
Item Summary
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $3,372,748 in FY 2021 Section 5307 funds to the City of Lubbock/Citibus. This is a routine grant that Citibus receives on an annual basis. The grant has been incorporated into the FY 2021 Budget, which has been previously approved by the City Council. The funds for this grant are used for operating assistance, preventative maintenance, non-fixed routes for (ADA) paratransit service, planning, and capital to acquire miscellaneous support equipment.
The grant has been electronically executed by the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Lubbock.
Fiscal Impact
The $1,167,614 local match required for this grant has been included in the FY 2021-22 Citibus Budget.
Staff/Board Recommending
Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager Chris Mandrell, General Manager of Citibus Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board