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DECEMBER 10, 2019 19-631 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE THE FILING BY GO TRANSIT OF 2020 FTA &
WISDOT OPERATING & CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS AS
WELL AS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
INITIATED BY: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has the authority to award
financial assistance for transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administrator has been delegated authority
to award Federal financial assistance for a transportation project; and
WHEREAS, Winnebago County has the authority to award financial assistance for
transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the grant or cooperative agreement for financial assistance will impose
certain obligations upon the Applicant, and may require the Applicant to provide the local
share of the project cost; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and
assurances to the Federal Transit Administration and the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation required for the projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh
1) That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application for state
transportation assistance under S.85.20, Wis. Stats.
2) That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application for
federal assistance on behalf of the City of Oshkosh with the Federal Transit
Administration for federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 53,
Title 23, United States Code, or other federal statutes authorizing a project
administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The Applicant is the
Designated Recipient as defined by 49 U.S.C. § 5307(a)(2).
DECEMBER 10, 2019 19-631 RESOLUTION
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3) That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application for
county transportation assistance.
4) The City Manager is authorized to execute and file with its applications the
annual certifications and assurances and other documents the Federal
Transit Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
require before awarding a federal or state assistance grant or cooperative
agreement.
5) The City Manager is authorized to execute grant and cooperative agreement
with the Federal Transit Administration and the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation on behalf of the City of Oshkosh.
Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jim Collins, Transportation Director
DATE: December 5, 2019
RE: Authorize the filing by GO Transit of 2020 FTA & WisDot Operating and Capital
Assistance Grants as well as County Transportation Assistance
BACKGROUND
This resolution will authorize the filing of the following grant applications:
2020 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
GO Transit is applying for 2020 federal operating assistance in the amount of $1,567,290. The
operating grant will cover approximately 30% of the 2020 projected expenses.
GO Transit is applying for 2020 federal capital assistance in the amount of $1,265,000. The
capital grant will cover 80% of capital expenses. The capital projects are the replacement of
GO Transit's fueling station, a service truck and up to 2 buses.
2020 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant
GO Transit is applying for $1,201,589 in operating assistance from the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately 23.0% of operating expenses
for calendar year 2020.
2020 Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance
GO Transit will apply for $462,930 from Winnebago County. The programs funded are shown
below:
• ADA - Ambulatory Paratransit
• ADA — Non -Ambulatory Paratransit
• Senior Paratransit
• Rural Senior and Disabled Paratransit
• Route 10 (Oshkosh to Neenah Bus Route)
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
ANALYSIS
East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission included this program of projects in
their public participation process and their public notice for the Transportation Improvement
Plan. The public was able to make comments on the social, economic and environmental
aspects of the grant applications. No public comments were received.
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2020 City Budget assumed that the City would secure this grant funding. Without
applying for this grant funding, the City will not be able to maintain existing service levels.
Applying for these grants does not obligate the City to spend any money beyond what was
designated in the 2020 City Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
The Transportation Department recommends the Common Council approve this resolution to
submit these grant applications as presented. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Collins
Transportation Director
Approved:
Mark Rohloff
City Manager