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Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of $95,000 between Guilford County and the City of Greensboro Acting in its Capacity as the Designated Recipient for the Federal Transit Administration Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grant Funding
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Council Priority: Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, and Accountability
Department: Transportation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Hanna Cockburn, 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams, 412-6237
PURPOSE:
Federal grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires an agreement between the City and Guilford County. In accordance with North Carolina state statutes, an interlocal agreement requires City Council authorization.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is distributing $25 billion to urban and rural public transportation agencies. Funding is available to support capital, operating, and other expenses generally eligible under existing programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. No local match will be required.
The City of Greensboro is the designated recipient for these funds on behalf of the urbanized area. In accordance with the Transit Resource Allocation Plan, adopted by the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on January 22, 2020, a portion of Greensboro’s CARES Act apportioned funds were allocated to Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) and Guilford County Transportation and Mobility Services (TAMS). As PART is a designated recipient, they will administer the funds allocated to their agency. Because Guilford County is a sub-recipient of the City of Greensboro, the City passes through funds to Guilford County for capital assistance in the replacement of vehicle security camera systems, mobile tablets for operator use, training modules, and operator uniforms. There are no costs to the City to facilitate this transaction.
BUDGET IMPACT:
City Council approved the ordinance appropriating funding in the amount of $95,000 for the Guilford County project on June 16, 2020. These funds will be disbursed following adoption of the attached resolution by City Council and the Guilford County Board of Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Transportation Department recommends and requests that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Guilford County.