FL-2022-055

Purpose: The purpose of this combined FY 2022 FTA Section 5307/5339 Supergrant is to provide capital assistance, operating assistance, ADA-paratransit operating assistance, and preventive maintenance for public transportation in Indian River County. This includes the Goline fixed-route system and the Community Coach demand-response service.

Activities to be performed: The activities will replace vehicles and equipment that have exceeded useful life requirements, acquire and construct bus shelters for fixed-route service, construct bus station improvements at the North County Hub, and perform monthly service and repairs for all vehicles. These activities are necessary to maintain a reliable public transportation system. Indian River County will ensure that all vehicles purchased are accessible, purchased from an FTA approved TVM, and reported to FTA within 30 days after the contract is signed.

Expected outcomes: Funding will permit Indian River County to continue to provide safe and reliable public transportation service that has been impacted by multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intended beneficiaries: Most riders are dependent on the Goline and Community Coach to get to employment, school, medical, shopping, and tourism-related destinations.

Sub-recipient activities: None.

The total eligible cost is $3,804,712. The federal share is $3,804,712, which consists of $3,348,741 in FTA Section 5307 funds and $455,971 in FY22 FY21 FTA Section 5339 capital bus replacement funds. Copies of the Florida Governor's apportionment letters are attached for FY22 FTA Sec 5307, FY22 FTA Sec 5339, and FY21 FTA Sec 5339 programs. This Supergrant will consist of $2,249,329 in capital expenditures and $1,555,383 in operating expenditures. The non-federal share of operating expenditures (50%) will be split between $777,691.50 in FDOT grants and $777,691.50 from Indian River County. The Florida Department of Transportation has authorized toll revenue credits in the amount of $562,333 in support of this application dated August 4, 2022 (***FDOT toll revenue credit letter attached***). Of the toll revenue credit amount, $448,340 supports the non-federal share of 5307 capital expenditures. For the non-federal share of FTA Section 5339 capital expenditures (bus replacement), $59,395 in toll revenue credits was awarded in FY22 and $54,598 was awarded in FY21, with a total 5339 soft match of $113,993.

In accordance with federal regulations, a public hearing was conducted on July 5, 2022, and advertised in advance. The current FY22 FDOT STIP is attached. 5307 capital assistance is listed in item number/FM# 407190-2. As required, 1% of the award has been allocated to security-related projects (see ALI 11.42.09). A copy of the FTA NEPA class of action for the transit hub/restroom is attached (in the application documents).

Indian River County will check the current listing of transit vehicle manufacturers (TVM) (https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/eligible-tvms-list) to ensure each is listed as a certified TVM in compliance with FTA regulations.

Indian River County will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in C4220.1F (Third Party Contracting Guidance).

Indian River County will ensure contractors procured will not be on the FTA Suspension and Debarment List.

County Of Indian River

20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants

FTA Region 4 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

Florida United States

State-Wide

None

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 9% from $4,904,123 to $5,360,094.