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Funding Approved for I-595 Express Bus Service

Original title: A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the County Administrator or their written designee to approve and execute Amendment 1 to the Public Transportation grant agreement (“PTGA”) with the Florida Department of Transportation, which extends the PTGA for an additional year and provides the County with additional funding in the amount of $2,977,540 for the operations and maintenance of the Interstate 595 Express Bus Service. Authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Amendment to the Grant; Authorizing the County Administrator or their written designee to approve and execute any future amendments and other documents to the PTGA that merely provide additional funds to the County or extend the expiration date of the PTGA, where such amendments do not pose additional cost or material risk to the County, subject to review and approval of all such amendments and other documents for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s office; authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement Amendment 1 to the PTGA and all such future amendments as described; and providing an effective date. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Motion A is based on the item as amended, including amendments to the motion statement, by Additional Material 5-A, submitted by the Transportation Department.) ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-263 as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 5-A, dated June 9, 2026, submitted at the request of Transportation Department. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Transportation Department’s I-595 Express Grant Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $2,977,540 to provide funding for continued operations and maintenance of the I-595 Express Bus Service. ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-264. VOTE: 9-0.

June 9, 2026

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$28,875across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,458-Feb 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,458-Feb 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,458-Feb 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,458-Feb 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,458-Feb 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,452-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,452-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,452-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,452-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,452-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,446-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,446-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,446-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,446-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,446-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,419-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,419-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,419-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,419-Jan 2020
Orange County Attorney's Association PACAllocated portions of members' dues less than $100 per year, O.C.A.A. is the intermediary for all contributions$1,419-Jan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures $2,977,540 in state funding to ensure the continued operation of the I-595 Express Bus Service through the next year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

I-595 Express Bus Service riders

The service they utilize receives continued funding for operations and maintenance for the next year.

Broward County Transportation Department

The department receives $2,977,540 in revenue to manage the I-595 Express Grant Fund.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County commissioners have approved $2,977,540 in additional state funding to continue operating and maintaining the I-595 Express Bus Service. The agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation is extended for one year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?
The $2,977,540 is specifically allocated for the operations and maintenance of the I-595 Express Bus Service.
How long does this grant extension last?
The grant agreement is extended for an additional year.
Who manages the implementation of this grant?
The County Administrator or their written designee is authorized to execute the agreement and handle administrative and budgetary actions.

Why It Matters

This action secures $2,977,540 in state funding to ensure the continued operation of the I-595 Express Bus Service through the next year.

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Delegated Authority for Future Grants

The Board granted the County Administrator ongoing authority to approve future grant amendments without further board votes, provided they only involve funding increases or time extensions with no added risk.

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Sources

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