HomeMy WebLinkAbout14. 21-569NOVEMBER 23, 2021 21-569 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE THE FILING BY GO TRANSIT OF 2022 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).
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 21-569 RESOLUTION
CONT’D
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.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jim Collins, Transportation Director
DATE: November 26, 2021
RE: Authorize the filing by GO Transit of 2022 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) 2022 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
2) 2022 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant
3) 2022 Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance
1) Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
GO Transit is applying for 2022 federal operating assistance in the amount of $1,726,584. The
operating grant will cover approximately 31% of the 2022 projected expenses.
2) Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant
GO Transit is applying for $1,253,166 in operating assistance from the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately 22.5% of operating expenses
for calendar year 2021.
3) Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance Programs
GO Transit will apply for $566,500 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2022 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 2022 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, Approved:
Jim Collins Mark Rohloff
Transportation Director City Manager