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Filing of Grant Application with the Transit Administration - For the purpose of authorizing to file an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for a Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316 and/or 5317 grant(s) under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $3,960,846, consisting of $2,616,469 for fixed route transit operations; $144,157 for ADA complementary paratransit services; $795,220 capital grant for transit vehicle maintenance; and $405,000 for roof replacement with solar panels.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Resolution 11-24
Introduced by: Mayor Buckley
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to:
Finance Committee
Transportation Committee
Filing of Grant Application with the Maryland Transit Administration
FOR the purpose of authorizing to file an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for a Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5316 and/or 5317 grant(s) under the Federal Transit Act for a total amount of $3,960,846, consisting of $2,616,469 for fixed route transit operations; $144,157 for ADA complementary paratransit services; $795,220 capital grant for transit vehicle maintenance; and $405,000 for roof replacement with solar panels.
WHEREAS, The Maryland Transit Administration is the designated recipient in Maryland for grants under the Federal Transit Act; and
WHEREAS, The Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to counties and local governments for public transportation programs or projects; and
WHEREAS, The contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of the project costs in the program; and
WHEREAS, It is required by the United States Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that, in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under the Federal Transit Act, the applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the United States Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and
WHEREAS, It is the goal of the applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project and that definite procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority business shall have the maximum construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the filing of the application referred to above is hereby endorsed.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the City Council hereby endorses this resolution, thereby indicating approval thereof.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation.