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2 <br /> The 5311 Administrative, 5310 Operating, 5339 Combined Capital, and 5307 Operating grants <br /> provide financial support for public transit system services that promote economic and mobility <br /> self-sufficiency to the general public, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the <br /> funds support a transit system that enhances access for residents in both urban and non- <br /> urbanized (rural) areas to healthcare, shopping, education, employment, public services, and <br /> recreation. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 5311 Administrative will utilize transit tax funds to cover the required <br /> local match. To reduce costs to the County, the 5310 Operating grant project will combine the <br /> Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) and transit tax funds to cover the local match <br /> requirement. The 5339/5311 Combined Capital project will utilize general funds to cover the local <br /> match necessary for the procurement of one (1) zero-emission battery electric transit van. All <br /> funding actions will be included in a future Budget Amendment for consideration by the Board of <br /> Commissioners. <br /> The reimbursement to the County will be based on application approval and the actual grant <br /> project expenditures, up to the applicable combined federal and state total. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 4: MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Increase community awareness of all modes of transportation including <br /> transit, bike and pedestrian, vehicle, and all other modes. <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare services. (e.g., Crisis <br /> Diversion facility, Medicaid expansion, crisis response, healthy living campaign). <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1: Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate <br /> Action Plan. <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the <br /> County fleet/facilities and improve safety. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1. Conduct a public hearing on the 5311 Administrative, 5310 Operating, 5339/5311 <br /> Combined Capital, and ARP 5307 Operating grants applications for FY 2027; <br /> 2. Approve the 5311 Administrative grant application for $219,202 with a local match total of <br /> $32,881, the 5310 Operating grant application for $500,000 with a local match total of <br /> $250,000, the 5339/5311 Combined Capital grant application for $155,500 with a local <br /> match total of $15,500; and <br /> 3. Approve and authorize the Chair and staff to sign the FY 2027 Program Resolution <br /> (Attachment 1) and FY 2027 Local Share Certification (Attachment 2) as appropriate. <br />