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SUBJECT:
DATE:
STEVE FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER
DALE L. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING ~X
P.R. NO. 12058 - TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION
01/16/03
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 12058 be approved. This Resolution would
authorize filing an application with the Federal Transit Administration for funding for the
Transit Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Transit Administration makes funding available each year for transit capital
and operating expenses. These funds are provided at a rate of a local share of 50% for
operating expenses and 20% for capital and planning expenses. This years application
includes funding for:
1. Operating Assistance $672,199
2. Purchase ora replacement service track $32,000
3. Planning $40,000
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
The City will be required to provide a local share of cost in the amount of $690,199. This
local share is provided t~om the General Fund and the State of Texas Public Transit Fund.
The amount available from the Public Transit Fund will be determined by the current
session of the Legislature.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 12058 be approved.
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P.R. No. 12058
01/17/03 DLW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING AN
APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDING FOR PORT ARTHUR
TRANSIT
WHEREAS, thc Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation
projects; and,
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant,
including the provision of the local share of project costs in the amount of $690,199; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the Director of Planning is hereby authorized to file electronically an application as proposed
in the Program of Projects, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
THAT the City Attorney is authorized to provide such Certifications and Assurances as the Federal
Transit Administration may require in connection with the application or project; including, but not
limited to, one-time assurances.
THAT the Director of Planning is hereby authorized to accept said grant agreement.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of January, A.D., 2003, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
P.R. NO. 12058
01/17/03
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NOES:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
Director of Planning
~PPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Director of Finance
Exhibit "A"
P.R. 12058
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS AND BUDGET
The City of Port Arthur proposes to make application for federal capital and operating
assistance from the Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula
Progrmra
Urban Area:
Apportionment:
Carry Over Funds:
Transfer Funds:
Total Funds Available:
Governor's Apportionmem
Governor's Apportionment
Governor's Apportionment
Governor's Apportionment
Governor's Apportionment
Recipient:
City of Port Arthur
Apportionment:
Governor's Apportionment
Proiect Description
Local Federal Total
80/20 Funding
A. Support Equipment $8,000
B. Program Support/Planning $I0,000
$32,000 $40,000
$40,000 $50,000
TOTAL CAPITAL
$18,000 $72,000 $90,000
III. 50/50 Funding
Operating Assistance
$672,199 $672,199 $1,344,398
TOTAL $690,199 $744,199 $1,434,398
The City of Port Arthur will afford the opportunity for any interested person or agency to
present their views on the proposed projects. Any person requesting a public hearing
must do so in writing and must state the reason for requesting such hearing.
Requests shall be postmarked no later than January 31, 2003 and addressed to:
Ms. Evangeline Green
City Secretary
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Unless changed, this program of projects and budget shall be final.
Dale L. Watson, AICP
Director of Planning