Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the submission and execution of a Federal Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program application, to accept the funding if secured and enter into an award agreement with NYS Department of Transportation (NYS DOT).
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 20% of $951,169.00 - maximum of $190,233.80
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION AND EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL SECTION 5311 FORMULA GRANT FOR RUTAL AREA PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan-Department of Transportation is submitting a request for a grant of funds offered through the NYSDOT, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49 United States Code, for a project(s) to provide public mass transportation services for the County of Sullivan via the Sullivan County Department of Transportation for the 2024-2025 fiscal years and has committed the local share; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan -Department of Transportation and the State of New York have entered into continuing agreements, or will enter into successor agreements, which authorize the undertaking of the project(s) and reimbursement of the Federal and applicable State Shares; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan -Department of Transportation is eligible for funding through such grant; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to pursue funding via the NYS DOT for transportation needs in the County, and has available to it $951,169.00 of formula allocation funding in the amounts of:
? 5311 COVID Programs (remaining funds) -Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSSA) = $15,000.00 and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) = $145,641.00;
? 5311 2021-23 (remaining funds) - Core Operating + Supportive Employment Services = $293,000.00;
? 5311 2024 -Core Operating $248,764.0...
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