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Grant Application for Nine New ADA-Accessible Paratransit Vehicles

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing the County Administrator or the Director of the Transportation Department to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation for $1,022,656 in federal and state grant program funds for State Fiscal Year 2025 pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5310, to be used in conjunction with a 10% local match ($113,630) for the purchase of nine ADA-accessible transit vehicles for Paratransit Services, each valued at $126,254, to approve and execute any required grant agreement, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to accept the grant funding and implement same.

Record date · April 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The County is seeking $1,022,656 in state and federal grant funding to purchase nine new vehicles for Paratransit Services. The project requires a ing contribution of $113,630 to complete the total purchase.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the acquisition of nine specialized transit vehicles for residents who rely on Paratransit Services, funded by a mix of $1,022,656 in external grants and $113,630 in local county funds.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Paratransit service users

These residents will have access to nine new ADA-accessible vehicles for their transportation needs.

Directly affected

County taxpayers

County funds in the amount of $113,630 are allocated as a local match for the grant.

Key Facts

The County is applying for $1,022,656 in federal and state grant funds for State Fiscal Year 2025.
The project requires a 10% local match of $113,630.
The total project involves the purchase of nine ADA-accessible transit vehicles.
Each vehicle is valued at $126,254.

Show all 8 facts

The County Administrator or the Director of the Transportation Department is authorized to submit the application.
The County Administrator is authorized to execute the grant agreement and perform all necessary budgetary actions.
All grant agreements are subject to legal review by the Office of the County Attorney.
The funding is specifically designated for Paratransit Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these vehicles used for?

The vehicles are for Paratransit Services, which provide transportation for individuals with disabilities.

How much of the cost is covered by the local county budget?

The county is responsible for a 10% , totaling $113,630.

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