HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 20-469 DECEMBER 8, 2020 20-469 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE THE FILING BY GO TRANSIT OF 2021 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 5.85.20, 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).
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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.
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jim Collins, Transportation Director
DATE: December 4, 2020
RE: Authorize the filing by GO Transit of 2021 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:
1) Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
GO Transit is applying for 2021 federal operating assistance in the amount of
$1,612,805. The operating grant will cover approximately 31% of the 2021
projected expenses.
2) Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant
GO Transit is applying for $1,196,598 in operating assistance from the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately
23.0% of operating expenses for calendar year 2021.
3) Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance Programs
GO Transit will apply for $501,239 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)
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.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://w .ci.oshkosh.wi.us
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2021 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 2021 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:
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Mark Rohloff
City Manager