HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23JANUARY 27, 2009
09 -23 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE, STATE OPERATING
ASSISTANCE, COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AND
NON - PROFIT GRANTS
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. 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 and non - profit agency transportation
assistance.
JANUARY 27, 2009 09 -23 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.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mark Rohloff, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Strong, Transportation Director
DATE: January 21, 2009
RE: Filing of Grant Applications
This resolution will authorize the filing of the following grant applications:
1) 2009 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant.
2) 2009 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant.
3) 2009 Winnebago County Transportation Assistance.
4) 2009 Non - profit Agency Grants
1) Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
The Oshkosh Transit System is applying for 2009 federal operating assistance in the amount of
$1,454,683. The operating grant will cover approximately 30% of the 2009 projected expenses.
2) State of Wisconsin Operating Assistance
The City of Oshkosh is applying for $1,212,236 in operating assistance from the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately 25% of operating
expenses for calendar year 2009.
3) and 4) Winnebago County and Other Transportation Assistance Programs
The Oshkosh Transit System will apply for $576,238 from Winnebago County and $132,415
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 Disabled Bus Service
• Advocap Mealsite Transportation
City of Oshkosh — Transportation Department
Filing of Grant Applications / January 21, 2009
• Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Transportation
• Oshkosh to Neenah Route
• Red Cross Volunteer Transportation
• Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin, Inc. (Non- School) Transportation
The public hearing was held at the December 17, 2008 Transit Board meeting. The public was
able to make comments on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the grant
applications. The grant applications will be submitted as presented.
City of Oshkosh — Transportation Department 2