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Approval of Resolutions 2026-2 and 2026-3, and Authorization for MPO Executive Director to Execute Fiscal Year 2027 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 2027 - FY 2028 which will be adopted by the MPO Board on May 7, 2026. The CTD has allocated for FY 2027 for Citrus County the tentative amount of $26,982 and $28,012 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 B136 of the Hernando County's budgets for the fourth quarter of County FY 2026 and for FY 2027.
LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175 and Cha...
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