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MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD FFY2018/YR43 FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES/SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $286,690.00
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The 2018 Grant Application was submitted to FDOT with Resolution No. 2017-R-57 in the amount of $292,768 for the purchase of two (2) Freightliner Odyssey 28' buses, and communication equipment (Cameras, mobiles radios and GPS tracker system).
2. The application was approved and a Notice of Grant Award has been received for a total amount of $286,690. FDOT stated that this year the full amount was not awarded but, if there are any remaining funds for the year they will do an amendment, please see e-mail attached from FDOT. In the event that FDOT does not have any remaining funds for the year, the City will pay for the difference ($6,078.00).
3. The total funds are distributed as follows:
80% Federal Share $229,352.00
10% State Share $ 28,669.00
10% Local Share $ 28,669.00 CITY
TOTAL AMOUNT $286,690.00
4. As indicated on Resolution 2017-R-57 the City's contributions 10% will be generated from a transfer from the General Fund.
5. Requesting Commission approval to execute the Notice of Grant Award.
Item has been reviewed by the Commission Auditor and approved for the Agenda.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: Transfer from General Fund approximately $28,669.00. If needed, the City will pay for the difference ($6,078.00).
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: when fully executed it will be recorded in Fund 128-Community Bus Program (Account 128-8001-5310).
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable.
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.