HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10JANUARY 11, 2011
11 -10 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE, STATE OPERATING
ASSISTANCE, AND 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. 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.
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4) The City Manager is authorized to execute
the annual certifications and assurances
Federal Transit Administration and the
Transportation requires before awarding a
grant or cooperative agreement.
RESOLUTION
CONT'D
and file with its applications
and other documents the
Wisconsin Department of
federal or state assistance
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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City of Oshkosh - Transportation Department ON THE WATER
926 Dempsey Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 232 -5342 (920)232 -5343 fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Christopher Strong, P.E., Director of Transportation
DATE: January 5, 2011
RE: Filing of Grant Applications
This resolution will authorize the filing of the following grant applications:
1) 2011 Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant.
2) 2011 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Operating Grant.
3) 2011 Winnebago County Transportation Assistance.
1) Federal Operating and Capital Assistance Grant
The Oshkosh Transit System is applying for 2011 Federal operating assistance in the amount of
$1,447,061. The operating grant will cover approximately 32% of the 2011 projected expenses.
2) State of Wisconsin Operating Assistance
The City of Oshkosh is applying for $1,130,517 in operating assistance from the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation. The proposed funding level is approximately 25% of operating
expenses for calendar year 2011.
3) Winnebago County Transportation Assistance
The Oshkosh Transit System will apply for $292,223 from Winnebago County. The programs
that are funded are shown below:
• Oshkosh Dial -A -Ride
• Cabulance (Handicapped Van Service)
• Rural Elderly and Disabled Bus Service
• Advocap Mealsite Transportation
• Oshkosh to Neenah Route
City of Oshkosh — Transportation Department
Filing of Grant Applications / January 5, 2011
Analysis
The public hearing was held at the December 22, 2010 Transit Board meeting. 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 approved 2011 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 approved 2011 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.
City of Oshkosh — Transportation Department