REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  19, 2020
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-14.

SUBJECT:

Federal Rural Transit Grants

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a resolution which authorizes the Public Works Director to: (1) Pursue Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 rural transit grant funding during Fiscal Years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23; and (2) sign related FTA Section 5311 grant program applications, agreements, certifications, assurances, and other required documents.

DISCUSSION

The County provides rural transit services through the Redding Area Bus Authority and the Burney Express. The FTA may provide grant funding to support these services. Such grants have historically provided about $300,000 a year. Toll credits and Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds are available to provide the required 44.67% local match.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to pursue FTA grant funding. TDA funds would be shifted to make up the shortfall. Remaining TDA funds are used for road construction.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Caltrans and the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency coordinate FTA funding. County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form. The Recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FISCAL IMPACT

Potential grant revenue associated with the grant is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Shasta County Transit budget.