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Approval of Resolutions 2025-3 and 2025-4, and Authorization for MPO Executive Director to Execute Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Award Agreements for Citrus and Hernando Counties from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) provides annual planning grants to local agencies in support of statutorily mandated administrative and planning activities related to the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program. The MPO Board, in their official capacity is the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) for both Hernando and Citrus counties, oversees the program. The activities supported by the grants are consistent with the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FY 2025 - FY 2026 which was adopted by the MPO Board on May 2, 2024, as amended. The CTD has allocated for FY 2026 for Citrus County the amount of $26,447 and $27,440 for Hernando County. There is no local match required. Funds are reimbursed upon furnishing invoices consistent with the agreements for the completion of prescribed activities and documents to the State.
The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged has not yet transmitted the Grant Award Agreements to the agencies as they are awaiting finalization of the State’s budget process. Given that the MPO Board is not scheduled to conduct a meeting in July, and the next meeting is in August, it is requested the MPO Board authorize by resolution the MPO Executive Director’s execution and administration of the grant agreements which typically commence July 1 of the State’s fiscal year. Attached are resolutions presented in format from the CTD providing for an authorized agent for administrative purposes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds recognizing the State grant awards are programmed into the MPO Fund 1031 of the Hernando County’s budgets for FY 2025 and for FY 2026.
LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175 and Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action. The County Attorney’s office will review pertinent documents for form and legal sufficiency prior to execution.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the MPO Board approve the Chair’s signature upon Resolution 2025-3 (Citrus County) and Resolution 2025-4 (Hernando County) authorizing the MPO Executive Director to execute and administer the grant award agreements for transportation disadvantaged funding.