Title
Ordinance in the Amount of $204,984 Establishing FY2019 NCDOT Advanced Technology Grant
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Department: Transportation
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams 412-6237
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro Public Transportation Division received a grant award from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transportation Department in the amount of $184,485 to purchase 4/5G modems for the Greensboro Transit Authority’s fixed route and paratransit fleet. A budget ordinance must be approved to establish the budget for this grant and allow the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GUAMPO) adopted a resolution endorsing the Public Transportation Division’s application for funding under the NCDOT Advanced Technology grant program on November 8, 2017. This grant will allow GTA to purchase 4/5G modems for the fixed route and paratransit fleet. Installation of modems on these vehicles will allow GTA to implement customer service enhancements such as accessible mobile/online ticketing and free wi-fi. On-board modems will also allow for real-time viewing of security camera footage, alleviating customer service and safety and security.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The City will be required to provide matching funds in the amount of $20,499. These funds are budgeted in the Transit Operations Account Number 564-4531-01.6567. Funding for this project will be as follows:
$184,485 (90%) State
$ 20,499 (10%) Local
$204,984
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Department of Transportation recommends and requests that the City Council approve the attached budget ordinance establishing $204,984 for the FY2019 NCDOT Advanced Technology Grant.