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Item Q5AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 2/18/15 Division: Social Services Bulk Item: Yes X No _ Department: Social Services/Transit Staff Contact Person: AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to satisfy public input grant application requirements and to consider approval of Grant Award FTA Section 5310 —YEAR 40 (FFY 2015- 2016) Capital Assistance Grant for the purpose of purchasing two para-transit vehicles (buses) to serve the transportation needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, and the transportation disadvantaged in Monroe County. 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, persons with disabilities, and the transportation disadvantaged 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: Prior approval granted by the BOCC on 1/21/15 to hold public input meeting to purchase two transportation buses and acceptance of any subsequent grant awards. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: ■ i.. �•• � TOTAL COST: $500 max BUDGETED: Yes X No COST TO COUNTY: $500 max SOURCE OF FUNDS: 001-61525 PRODUCING:REVENUE . MONTH: APPROVED Y: County Atty ' DOCUMENTATION: Included Revised 8/06 C OMB/Purchasing — X Not Required Risk Management Uy To Follow AGENDA ITEM # AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/21/15 Division: Social Services Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Social Services/Transit Staff Contact Person: She 1. Gra am 105-292-4511 7­7 014 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request approval to advertise a public hearing for the 2/18/15 BOCC meeting to be held in the Upper Keys. The public hearing is to satisfy public input grant application requirements and to consider approval of Grant Award FTA Section 5310 —YEAR 40 (FFY 2015- 2016) Capital Assistance Grant for the purpose of purchasing two para-transit vehicles (bus) to serve the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities in Monroe County. 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: Prior approval granted by the BOCC on 1/16/14 to hold public input meeting to purchase one transportation bus and acceptance of any subsequent grant awards. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: n/a BUDGETED: Yes X No — COST TO COUNTY: n/a SOURCE OF FUNDS: GRANl REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes N/A No AMOUNT PER: MONTH: YEAR: ,1 9 0VM APPROVED BY: County Atty.7 /Purchasing Z__, DOCUMENTATION: Included x Not Required Risk Management PL_ To Follow AGENDA ITEM # Publication dates: Key West C119 itizen (Fr) 12/20/13 Keynoter (Sa) 12/21/13 Reporter (Fr) 12/20/13 Formula r 2d ::¥ Grants 2««:,fors, ;ae Enhanced Mobility of Seniors «n�» Individuals with °°<»::«i +,:9 . .:..�:a.m m::c Disabilities . ._: 1 # }(±« DEPARTMENT z.. � TRANSPORTATION . ; � >>° PUBLIC TRANSIT . OFFICE 7°�» ° <f 2�■ � : °©�� � CE EXHIBIT C Public Hearing An opportunity for a public hearing is required ONLY for Public Agencies requesting Capital grants under Section 5310. An application for Section 5310 submitted by a public agency should contain a copy of the notice of public hearing (identified as Exhibit C) and an affidavit of publication. If Exhibit C is not applicable, this should be stated in the application. A sample public notice is located in the Appendix of this manual. A public notice should contain all pertinent information relating to the project (such as number and types of vehicles as vletl as the estimated cost of the vehicles) and should be published at least one tirnc in a newspaper of general circulation ) in the e applicant's service area, no less than 15 or rnore than 30 days prior to the submission of an application. The notice should state that persons requesting a hearing must notify the applicant of the request, in writing. and send a copy of the request for a hearing to the FDOT District Office, The deadline for hearing requests must be prior to tile date applications arc due at the District Office. If a hearin.L, is requested: A hearing must he conducted-. The FDOT District Office must be notified of the date, time, and location of the hearinot,, and A copy of the minutes of the hearing (to include a discussion of issues raised and resolution of issues] mast be submitted to the FDOT District Office. before a Section 5310 aNard can be made, M