Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the acts of the City Financial Officer, in ratifying FY 2021 Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Grant, Project ID TX-2021-106-00, for the mobility of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
Item Summary
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $37,933 in FY 2021 Section 5310 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Grant funds to the City of Lubbock/Citibus to for the mobility of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
These funds will be used for funding trips outside of Citibus' required ADA service area and regular fixed route service hours. Funds will also be used to assist with the funding of free services for all individuals needing transportation to and from the Health Department for COVID-19 testing, as well as the free services being provided to all individuals needing transportation to and from COVID-19 treatment facilities. The free services have been implemented to prepare, prevent, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTA regulations require that all grants must be applied for and executed electronically. The grant has been electronically executed by the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Lubbock.
Fiscal Impact
100% of this grant is federal funding and therefore, does not require a local match. Acceptance of this grant will result in no additional cost to the City of Lubbock.
Staff/Board Recommending
Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager Chris Mandrel, General Manager of Citibus Public Transit Advisory Board