SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Approving Grant Funds Between the Florida Department of Transportation and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $607,108)
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INITIATOR: |
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Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA, Director |
Parks & Recreation |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has offered the Marion County Airport a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) in the amount of $607,108 for Financial Project Number 438427-1-94-01. This grant is intended for the construction of Taxiway Alpha and the installation of lighting at the Marion County Airport.
These grant funds are being offered in collaboration with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for the same project, which was approved during the September 17, 2024 BCC meeting.
As with previous FDOT grant agreements, a Resolution authorizing the Chairman and Clerk to execute said agreement is required as part of the grant approval process. The Resolution is included in the PTGA as Exhibit D.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; revenue from grant of $607,108
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution approving grant funds and authorize Chairman and Clerk to execute the same.
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