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Read. Follow. Verify.Authorization to Apply for State Transportation Grant
Record date · May 26, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Broward County is seeking approval to apply for a state grant to fund transportation services for disadvantaged residents for the 2027 fiscal year. If awarded, the county will provide a 10% ing contribution.
This motion authorizes the county to pursue state funding for transportation services, requiring a 10% local financial match from the county budget if the grant is awarded.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Broward County taxpayers
County funds will be used to provide a 10% match for any grant money received.
Transportation disadvantaged residents
These residents are the intended recipients of the transportation services funded by the grant.
Key Facts
- The County Administrator is authorized to submit a grant application to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) for Fiscal Year 2027.
- The grant application requires a 10% local match from Broward County funds for any awarded amount.
- The County Administrator or their designee is authorized to provide additional information requested by the FCTD to process the application.
- The County Administrator or their designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement if the application is approved.
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- All grant agreements are subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
- The County Administrator is authorized to perform all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to manage the grant if awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this grant?
How much will the county have to pay if they get the grant?
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Proactive Grant Management
The motion grants broad administrative authority to the County Administrator to handle all aspects of the grant, including future budgetary actions, streamlining the process by avoiding individual council votes for each administrative step.
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