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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> No. 2026 <br /> March 16, 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, Asst. Economic & Community Development Director <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Special Warranty Relating to the Protection of <br /> Interests of Employees for Transit Financial Assistance Grant. <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. This will be matched with our IDOT Downstate Operating <br /> Assistance Program (DOAP) funds. <br /> Historically,the City has only operated within the corporate city limits of Decatur, but <br /> with the IGAs that Council approved at the February 3, 2025 Council meeting; we will <br /> now operate throughout the entirety of Macon County. <br /> This Special Warranty is standard when applying for Federal Transit Grants. This <br /> language will be passed on to the Microtransit Operator to ensure Federal Compliance. <br /> SCHEDULE: The State FY2027 Budget and Agreement will be effective through June <br /> 30, 2027. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions; they may contact <br /> Miranda Lambert at Mlambert@decaturil.gov or Lacie Elzy at 217-542-3559 or <br /> lelzy( decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Authorizes the execution and agreement of State <br /> FY2027 5311 grant fund and special warranty. <br />