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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> No. 2026-24 <br /> March 16th, 2026 <br /> TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Melissa Hon, City Manager <br /> Lacie Elzy, Economic & Community Development Director <br /> Miranda Lambert, Economic & Community Development Asst. Director <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant <br /> Agreement. <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this item be approved. <br /> BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur will apply to the Illinois Department of <br /> Transportation each year for a Transit Operating Assistance Agreement to assist with <br /> funding the operations of transportation in Macon County. The Transit Operating <br /> Assistance Agreement provides 50%reimbursement to the City of Decatur for <br /> operational expenses up to $168,462.00. This will be matched with our IDOT Downstate <br /> Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) funds. <br /> Historically,the City has only operated within the corporate city limits of Decatur,but we <br /> now operate throughout the entirety of Macon County with our Microtransit program. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions; they may contact <br /> Lacie Elzy at 217-542-3559/lelzy@decaturil.gov or Miranda Lambert at 217-859-2406/ <br /> mlambert@decaturil.gov. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Authorizes the execution and agreement of State <br /> FY2026 5311 grant funds. <br />