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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 5, 1996 (88)AGENDA TITLE: Approve 1995/96 Federal Transit Assistance (FTA) Grant Application MEETING DATE: June 5, 1996 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to file the attached application for 1995/96 Federal Transit Assistance (FTA) funds in the amount of $487,490. Of these funds, $175,170 is for operations and $312,320 is for capital. The capital items include two replacement vehicles for Dial -a -Ride, additional shelters and benches, and funds for the restoration of the Southern Pacific Train Depot. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Each year, the City of Lodi receives an allocation of Federal transit funds for support of our Dial -a -Ride and fixed -route bus system. In order to obtain these funds, we must file a grant application which must be approved by the Federal Transit Administration. This grant application is an integral part of our funding for transit activities in the City of Lodi. The grant application includes $175,170 for operations and $312,320 for capital items. The capital items include two replacement vehicles for Dial -a -Ride, additional shelters and benches, and the restoration of the Southern Pacific Depot. In conjunction with these funds, we are filing a claim for Transportation Development Act (TDA) and State Transit Assistance (STA) funds in the amount of $1,781,738 (see Regular Calendar item entitled Approve 1995/96 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim). The City Council should remain aware that our transit operation is fully funded with earmarked dollars so the transit operation is not dependent on General Fund money. FUNDING: None required. Jac L. Ronsko Publi Works Director Prepared by Jerry L. Glenn, Assistant City Manager JLG/JLG/Im Attachment cc: Accounting Manager APPROVED: -� H. Dixon Flynn -- City Hager C9596FTA.DOC 05/29V96