CA-2021-216

Application Executive Summary

Funding for all projects included in this grant application is provided by the following apportionment years and urbanized areas (UZAs):

Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway FFY 2021 San Diego (UZA #060190): $5,338,627.
Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway FFY 2020 San Diego (UZA #060190): $1,389,215.
Section 5337 High Intensity Motorbus FFY 2021 San Diego (UZA#060190): $4,833.
Section 5337 High Intensity Motorbus FFY 2020 San Diego (UZA#060190): $4,772.
Total Section 5337 funding of $6,737,447.

Overall Grant Funding
Total Federal Funds: $6,737,447.
Total Local Match (FY22 State Transit Assistance and TDA 4.0): $1,684,363.
Total Grant Funds: $8,421,810.

North County Transit District is hereby submitting this grant application in support of the following capital projects:

1. This grant applies $4,105,706 in FY21 Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway funds, $4,833 in FY21 Section 5337 High Intensity Motorbus funds, and $4,772 in FY20 Section 5337 High Intensity Motorbus funds for various Sprinter overhaul projects. These projects include the overhaul of three (3) HVAC units, the purchase of four (4) additional units, one (1) Sprinter spare power pack, five (5) overhauls of Sprinter car-body brake system, and three (3) overhauls of Sprinter trucks. This activity is funded in Project 1 and Project 2 of this application.

2. This grant applies $320,000 in FY21 Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway funds for the implementation of a payroll and human resources software system. This system will allow for electronic timekeeping, human capital management self-service functionalities, and support a growing workforce.

3. This grant applies $844,000 in FY21 Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway funds for the Vitagold Yard Rehabilitation Project. This project will rehabilitate the most eastern portion of the Sprinter line, Vitagold Yard. Rehabilitation will include the replacement of ties, rail, and turnouts.

4. This grant applies $1,389,215 in FY20 Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway funds and $68,921 in FY21 Section 5337 High Intensity Fixed Guideway funds for preventive maintenance activities from the period between 7/1/21 and 6/30/22. These funds will be equally divided between preventive maintenance for rail vehicles and preventive maintenance for facilities. Preventive maintenance costs are also supplemented with FTA 5307 and local funds. NCTD's total FY22 operating budget is approximately $144.7 million, which includes approximately $21.7 million for rail vehicles and facilities preventive maintenance costs. Preventive maintenance includes costs attributable to all the activities, supplies, materials, labor, services, and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the asset (vehicles and maintenance facilities) in a cost-effective manner up to and including the current state of good repair for maintaining such an asset.

Purpose:
The purpose of this grant is to secure funds for capital activities to keep NCTD's assets in a state of good repair and cover preventive maintenance (PM) expenses.

Activities to be performed include:
- Three (3) HVAC units and purchase of four (4) additional units
- One (1) Sprinter spare power pack
- Five (5) overhauls of Sprinter car-body brake system
- Three (3) overhauls of Sprinter trucks
- Implementation of a payroll and human resources software system
- Vitagold Yard Rehabilitation

Included in this grant application are funds used to cover all eligible PM operating expenses, supplies, materials, labor, services, and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the rail fleet and maintenance facilities assets in a cost-effective manner.

Expected Outcomes:
Funding will permit North County Transit District to build an integrated transit system that enables our customers to travel easily and efficiently throughout our growing region.

Intended Beneficiaries:
San Diego North County public and local area commuters.

Subrecipient Activities:
The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.

North County Transit District

20.525 - State of Good Repair Grants Program

FTA Region 9 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

California United States

State-Wide

None

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 101% from $8,421,810 to $16,918,812.