HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 111-2025 RESOLUTION NO. III -2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING AND SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION AS FURTHER SET FORTH
HEREIN, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AND
ASSURANCES TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION,AND THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES
AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND/OR EXPENDITURE OF
GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, 49 U.S.C. Section 5310, "Formula Grants for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors
and Individuals with Disabilities," provides funding opportunities for special population
transportation services providers such as Monroe County's Social Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) routinely calls for
applications for federal assistance under the Federal Transit Administration's 5310 Program; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has the authority to apply for and accept grants and make
purchases and/or expend funds pursuant to grant awards made by FDOT as authorized by Chapter
341, Florida Statutes and/or by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners,
has applied for such federal assistance in the past and desires to do so presently; and
WHEREAS, as a condition precedent to any award pursuant to the 5310 Program, the
governing body must designate authority to sign and submit an application and supporting
documents on its behalf; and
WHEREAS,the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners find and determine that
making an application for such funding, designating its authority to sign, and providing the FDOT
required documentation is in the best interests of the County.
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• • .NOW, THEREFORE, ••BE IT: RESOLVED: BY THE BOARD • OF COUNTY - :• : •
COMMISSIONERS:OF MONROE:•COUNTY,FLORIDA:
Section:1: That the:foregoing WHEREAS ,'clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct:and'are hereby:made a specific part of:this:resolution.' : • ' • •
• • • :''Section•2: : : That the County:Commission has authorized.the'County Administrator:to : :
:sign.:and• submit a.:grant' application-and supporting documents: and assurances to the- Florida.- .: :
Department of Transportation,: and: accept ,a grant award :from. the 'Florida Department of
Transportation, and make:the purchase.of vehicles and/or equipment and/or:expenditure of:grant ::
funds:pursuant to a grant award: : :
• • .Section 3: • - That the County Commission hereby ratifies and•approves of the County: •
Administrator's:earlier-signed cover letter.on behalf of:the County,dated February:14, 2025. Such• : • •
• :• : • cover letter reflects the legal.commitment of the.County to.FDOT regarding the grant application.. ••' • .
'Section 4 : That if any clause, section,other part:or application of this resolution is-held . • .:
: i by any court of competent jurisdiction to:be unconstitutional or:invalid, in part:or.in application, it :: •
. i I• shall:not affect the validity.Of the remaining portion or applications of this:resolution. : • . : . ,
•. Section 5: •: : . That this resolution shall be in. full force:and effect immediately upon:its • ' •
adoption. . • .
PASSED:.AND.ADOPTED.by:the Board of.County Commissioners_of Monroe:County; : • :
: •• Florida, at a.regular meeting•of:said Board held:on this i.2 day:of.February,2025.. . : • : . .• :• i 1 . ,
. Mayor:James K..Scholl : • . : • :Yes' , : i :: i H : . .: • ::•
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. Mich .Lincoln .
. Mayor Pro�Tern Michelle In. Yes . .
• • issioner•Craig C
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Digitally signed by Eve M.Lewis' •
Date 2025.02.20 16:13:46 ,
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Eve M.Lewrs�•:; � .... :� •
Eve M. Lewis; sistant County:Attorney 'As `. ..•:.: