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Authorization for Regional Transit System Federal Grant Application

Original title: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Grant Allocation for Regional Transit System (RTS) (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize RTS to submit an application for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Urbanized Area Formula grant.

January 20, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This action allows the local transit agency to formally request federal funds to support regional transit operations and services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Regional Transit System

The agency is authorized to pursue and manage federal grant funds for transit operations.

City Commission

The commission serves as the governing body that must approve the submission of federal grant applications.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The City Commission has authorized the Regional Transit System (RTS) to apply for federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act () of 2021. This grant is part of the Urbanized Area Formula program managed by the Federal Transit Administration.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission authorized the Regional Transit System (RTS) to submit an application for federal grant funding.
  • The grant is provided through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
  • The specific funding source is the Urbanized Area Formula grant program.
  • The legislative file number associated with this action is 210777.
  • The item was introduced on January 4, 2022.
  • The status of the request is recorded as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant application?
The application is to secure federal funding through the program to support the Regional Transit System.
Who is applying for this money?
The Regional Transit System (RTS) is the agency applying for the grant, with authorization from the City Commission.

Why It Matters

This action allows the local transit agency to formally request federal funds to support regional transit operations and services.

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ARPA Funding Utilization

The city is actively utilizing federal ARPA funds to support regional transit operations.

Connected Entities

other210777The file number for this specific legislative item.Map →
organizationFederal Transit AdministrationThe federal body providing the grant funding.Map →
organizationRegional Transit SystemThe local transit agency applying for the grant.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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