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City of Independence
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Agenda Title:

23-069 1R An ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the public transit operating assistance grant in the amount of $105,206.25 for operating expenses associated with transit service for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and making the necessary appropriations.
Recommendations:

Staff recommends approval.

Executive Summary:

Transit operating assistance from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is a program offered to cities and agencies providing fixed-route transit service in their respective service areas.  The amount of the award is $105,206.25 and is applied beginning immediately through June 30, 2024 until funds are exhausted.

Background:

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announced availability of limited funding for the operation of fixed-route transit systems for fiscal year 2023-2024.  The Commission awarded the City of Independence $105,206.25 for transit operated in the City.

 

Matching funds are not required as part of this grant agreement, and the grant will provide reimbursement for actual expenses as they occur.



Fiscal Impact:

The Public Transit Operating Assistance Grant will off-set the approved 2023-24 budgeted costs for the operation of public transit system in Independence.  The fiscal impact to the City is $105,206.25. The Revenue will be deposited in the Grant Fund 015 and a budget appropriation for expenditures in 4450-5226-PTOA in the Grant Fund.



Department:          Community DevelopmentContact Person:          Tom Scannell


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Community Development DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
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