FL-2021-083

This is a Section 5310 grant application for the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (FFY19) and Federal Fiscal Year 2020 (FFY20) in the Tampa Bay UZA. The Tampa Bay UZA code is 120620. The FDOT is applying on behalf of the Tampa Bay UZA for the amount of $2,713,503 for FFY19 and $2,782,100 for FFY20. The state match for FFY19 is a cash match in the amount of $187,438. The state match for FFY20 is $200,700.

The local match is a cash match provided by each subrecipient. The total local match for FFY19 is $1,401,438 and FFY20 is $1,377,200. Each subrecipient is financially able to make this match and is committed to do so.

The total capital cost for FFY19 is $1,499,503 or 55.26% of the funds applied for this grant. The operating assistance total is $1,214,000 or 44.74% of the funds applied for this grant. The total capital cost for FFY20 is $1,605,600 or 57.71% of the funds applied for this grant. The operating assistance total is $1,176,500 or 42.29% of the funds applied for this grant.

The FFY19 application is for the following:
- Seven (7) van replacements totaling $232,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.12.15)
- Six (6) bus replacements totaling $368,200 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.12.04)
- Seven (7) bus expansions totaling $432,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.13.04)
- Three (3) van expansions totaling $78,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.13.15)
- One (1) hardware totaling $6,400 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.42.07)
- Two (2) software for two subrecipients totaling $173,360 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.42.08)
- Three (3) sedan replacements totaling $69,600 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.12.16)
- Two (2) shop equipment totaling $1,280 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.42.06)
- Nine (9) operating assistance totaling $1,214,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 30.09.01)
- Two (2) mobility management totaling $123,400 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.7L.00)
- One (1) rebuild/repair totaling $15,263 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.14.40)

The FFY20 application is for the following:
- Ten (10) van replacements totaling $352,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.12.15)
- Seventeen (17) bus replacements totaling $1,043,200 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.12.04)
- Forty-seven (47) ADP hardware totaling $36,000 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.42.08)
- Eight (8) operating assistance totaling $1,176,500 in FTA funds (ALI code 30.09.01)
- Three (3) mobility management totaling $174,400 in FTA funds (ALI code 11.7L.00)

The FDOT certifies that all grants were selected among all human service providers in the local area within each district. The FDOT certifies that the goals and objectives set to identify the projects were derived from the Human Services Coordination Plan.

Vehicles purchased will be ADA compliant unless a certification of equivalent service is filed. 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 of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds must file a certification of equivalent service with the appropriate state program office before procuring any inaccessible vehicle. The district office will monitor and evaluate the subrecipients compliance with ADA requirements through site visits and file reviews. The FDOT shall ensure subrecipients comply with the following ADA requirements: one allowing service animals; two use of accessibility features; three public information/communications; four lift deployment at any designated stop; five service to persons using respirators or portable oxygen; and six adequate time for vehicle boarding and disembarking.

Florida Department Of Transportation

20.513 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

FTA Region 4 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

Florida United States

State-Wide

None