R2021-63 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement Amendment with the Federal Transit Administration for Remaining Cares Act Funds Award

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City Manager DATE: 4/1/2021 MEMO: TO: Honorable Mayor& City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager Jon,Kindseth,Deputy City Manager John Williams, Mass Transit Administrator Michelle Alexander, Grants and Procurement Manager SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement amendment with the Federal Transit Administration for remaining CARES Act funds award. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this item as presented. BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur was awarded$6,168,433 under the formula utilized to apportion the CARES Act funds for public transit systems. Staff previously applied for and Council approved an agreement in the amount of$4,500,000 from the full apportionment of$ 6,168,433. The City of Decatur has the option of amending the agreement to secure the remainder of the apportionment. These funds are apportioned to the City of Decatur and will be utlized for transit operations at 100%federal share for COVID-19 related expenses. At this time the City of Decatur has been approved to receive the remainder of the apportionment in the amount of$1,668,433. The City has been utilizing CARES money to provide hazard pay to the transit employees,provide various COVID preventative measures,and to make capital improvements to the transit fleet and facilities. The majority of this new fund amendment will be used to replace the City's 2 obsolete trolleys that are 20 years old. Transit will be replacing these two trolleys with hybrid trolleys to better respond to social distancing practices under the new age of COVID-19. The City can expect significant improvement in the reliability and operational efficiencies with the new trolleys. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council previously accepted this grant agreement in the amount of$4,500,000. This is an amendment to the same agreement increasing the amount to the maximum award of$ 6,168,433. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None known or anticipated. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: This budget amendment has been reviewed and approved by state and federal funding agencies. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions,they may contact Jon Kindseth at 450-2323 or jkindseth@decaturil.gov;John Williams at 424-3552 or jwilliams@decaturil.gov;Michelle Alexander at 424-3559 or NiAlexander@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: An additional$1,668,433 in capital grant money to be invested in Transit fleet and facilities. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Resolution Authorizing FTA Grant Amendment Ordinance Grant Agreement Amendment Exhibit