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JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
Florida Department of Transportation
PUBLIC TRANSPORT A TIONOFFICE-DISTRICT SIX
602 SOUTH MIAMI A VENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130-3016
PHONE: (305) 377-5906 (SC) 452-5906
FAX: (305) 377-5967 (SC) 452-5967
JOSE ABREU
SECRETARY
April 10, 2003
NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD
Based on the Agency's Application for Federal Assistance under the U.S.C. Section 5310 dated, January 22,
2003, on file with the Department, the Florida Department of Transportation hereby makes the following
grant award to Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, 11000 Simonton Street, Room 1-181,
Gato Building, Key West, FL 33040. The final decision will be made by Federal Transit Administration in
July, 2003.
DescriDtion
Estimated Value
Est. Matching
Funds ReQ' d.
One 22'-27' Bus, (B on C), Diesel, 3 W/C Pos
$60,000.00
$6,000.00
The Agency will be contacted by the FDOT Contractor to arrange purchase of the above item.
Award Approved by: Date:
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The undersigned accepts the above-described award and: At
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a. Reaffirms it:s assurances to FTA and FDOT as stated in Exhibits ~fi,~!l.~ , ,l) " I "ation.
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May 21,2003
Typed Name and Title:
Dixie M Spehar, Mayor of Monroe County
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, KINDLY CONTACT - IKE MAHMOOD, 305-377-5913
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Appendix A
Exhibit F
FEDERAL FY 2003 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
(Signature page alternative to providing Certifications and Assurances in TEAM-web)
Name of Applicant: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
The Applicant agrees to comply with applicable requirements of Categories 1-16. X
(The Applicant may make this selection in lieu of individual selections below.)
OR
The Applicant agrees to comply with the applicable requirements of the following
categories it has selected:
Cateaorv
Description
01.
Required of Each Applicant
02.
Lobbying
03.
Private Mass Transportation Companies
04.
Public Hearing
05.
Acquisition of Rolling Stock
06.
Bus Testing
07.
Charter Service Agreement
08.
School Transportation Agreement
09.
Demand Responsive Service.
10.
Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use.
11.
Interest and Other Financing Costs.
12.
Intelligent Transportation Systems Program.
13.
Urbanized Area, JARC, and Clean Fuels Programs.
14.
Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program.
15.
Nonurbanized Area Formula Program.
16.
State Infrastructure Bank Program.
(Both Sides of this Signature Page must be appropriately completed and signed as indicated.)
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FFC AS31 OappendixA-2003
EXHIBIT G
CERTIFICATION FOR AGENCIES REQUESTING NON-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES.
.. I: the applicant wants to purchase non-accessible vehicles for demand responsive
service, the following "Certification of Equivalent Service" must be completed and
included in the application.
CERTIFICATION OF EQUIVALENT SERVICE
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners certifies that it's demand
responsive service offered to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use
wheelchairs, is equivalent to the level and quality of service offered to individuals
without disabilities. Such service, when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most
integrated setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to:
1. Response time;
2. Fares;
3. Geographic service area;
4. Hours and days of service;
5. Restrictions on trip purpose;
6. Availability of information and reservation capability; and
7. Constraints on capacity or service availability.
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37, public entities operating demand responsive
systems for the general public which receive financial assistance under 49 U.s.c. 5310
and 5311 of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds must file this certification
with the appropriate state program office before procuring any inaccessible vehicle.
Such public appropriate state program office before procuring any inaccessible vehicle.
Such public entities not receiving FTA funds shall also file the certification with the
appropriate state office program. Such public entities receiving FTA funds under any
other section of the FTA programs must file the certification with the appropriate FTA
regional office. This certification is valid for no longer than one year from its date of
filing.
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James L Roberts
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ExhibitG-2003
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EXHIBIT H
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCE TO FOOT
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To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board
of the applicant agency and submitted with the grant application.
COMMISSIONERS
The MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY certifies and assures to the Florida Department of
Transportation in regard to its Application fer Assistance under U.S.C. Section 5310 dated
1) It shall adhere to all Certifications and Assurances made to the federal government in its
Application.
2) It shall comply with Section 341.051 Florida Statutes and Chapter 14-73 Florida Administrative
Code.
3) It has the fiscal and managerial capability and legal authority to file the application.
4) Local matching funds will be available to purchase vehicles/equipment at the time an order is
placed.
5) It will carry adequate insurance to maintain, repair, or replace project vehicles/equipment in the
event of loss or damage due to an accident or casualty.
6) It will maintain project vehicles/equipment in good working order for the useful life of the
o vehicles/equipment' . .
7) It will return project vehicles/equipment to the Department if, for any reason, they are no longer
needed or used for the purpose intended.
8) It recognizes the Departments authority to remove vehicles/equipment from its premises, at no
cost to the Department. if the Department detennines the vehicles/equipment are not used for the
purpose intended, improperly maintained, uninsured, or operated unsafely.
9) It will not enter into any lease of project vehicles/equipment or contract for transportation services
with any third party without prior written approval of the Department
10) It will notify the Department within 24 hours of any accident or casualty involving project
vehicles/equipment. and submit related reports as required by the Department
11) It will submit an annual financial audit report to the Department, if required by the Department
Date:
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JAMES L. ROBERTS
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