Item R8BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 1/16/13 Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: _Social Services/Transit__
Staff Contact Person: _____Sheryl Graham __305-292-4511
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A public hearing to satisfy public input grant application
requirements and to consider approval of a resolution authorizing the signing and submissionfor a
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 5310 Capital Assistance Grant for the purpose
of purchasing a para-transit vehicle (bus) to serve the transportation needs of the elderly and persons
with disabilities in Monroe County and acceptance of any subsequent grant awards.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Transportation Section 5310 Grant is generally
applied for on an annual basis by the Monroe County Social Services Transit department. This grant is
intended to enhance mobility and accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities by providing
funding for programs such as Monroe County Social Services Transportation (MCT) to purchase
vehicles. These vehicles are equipped to serve the special needs of transit dependent populations
beyond traditional public transportation and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: BOCC approval granted on 12/12/12 to hold public
input meeting to purchase one transportation bus and acceptance of any subsequent grant
awards.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Application for GRANT funding. (U.S.C. Section
5310, Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities).
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COSTBUDGETED
: n/a : Yes X No ___
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: GRANT
n/a
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER: MONTHYEAR:
Yes N/A No : ______
APPROVED BY:
County Atty. OMB/Purchasing Risk Management __ __
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X Not Required____ To Follow ________
DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 8/06