HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-447.docOCTOBER 28, 2003 03-447 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
INITIATED BY:
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE, STATE OPERATING
ASSISTANCE AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
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. and the Wisconsin
Employment Transportation Assistance Program.
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).
3)
That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application for
county transportation assistance.
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03-447 RESOLUTION
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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
requires 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 of Oshkosh - Transportation Department
926 Dempsey Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 232-5342 (920)232-5343 fax
MEMORANDUM
TO:
R/chard Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Mark Huddleston, Transportation Director
DATE:
October 22, 2003
Filing of Grant Applications
This resolution will authorize the filing of the following grant applications:
1)
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4)
2004 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant.
2004 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant.
2004 Winnebago County Transportation Assistance.
2004 Non-profit Agency Grants
1) Federal Operating and Capital
The Oshkosh Transit System is applying for 2004 federal operating assistance in the
amount of $1,022,007. The operating grant will cover approximately 29% of the 2004
projected expenses.
2) State of Wisconsin Operating Assistance
The City of Oshkosh is applying for $1,122,064 in operating assistance from the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately
31% of operating expenses for calendar year 2004.
3/4) Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance Programs
The Oshkosh Transit System will apply for $302,288 from Winnebago County and $59,000
from other government or non-profit agencies~ The programs that are funded are shown
below:
Oshkosh Dial-A-Ride
Cabulance (Handicapped Van Service)
Lakeside Packaging Plus, Inc. (Work Adjustment)
Rural Elderly and Handicapped Bus Service
Advocap Mealsite Transportation
Zion Eldercare Transportation
Oshkosh to Neenah Route
Red Cross Volunteer Transportation
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The public heating is scheduled for the December 17, 2003 Transit Board meeting. The public will
be able to make comments on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the grant
applications. The grant applications will be submitted as presented unless changes are made as a
result of comments received during the public hearing process.