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ANALYSIS For FY 2018/19, the SRA has requested that the County apply for federal Section 5311 funds on the SRA's behalf so that the SRA can provide for the continuation and expansion of its GoLine/Community Coach fixed route and demand response services in rural areas of Indian River County. The provision of such service is consistent with the findings of the MPO's adopted 10 -year Transit Development Plan and 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. The County receives most ofits transit funding through the federal Section 5307 (Urban Area) grant program. Because a portion of Indian River County is designated as rural, the County is also eligible to receive transit funding through the Section 5311 (Rural Areas) grant program. As indicated in the attached grant application, the.total proposed budget amount is $139,552. Of that amount, the federal portion is $69,776. The match will consist of $34,888 in state Public Transportation Block Grant funds and $34,888 in local funds. In this case, the County's contribution consists of previously approved general fund monies budgeted specifically for this purpose. FUNDING Funding in the amount of $34,888 is budgeted and available in the General Fund / Community Transportation Coordinator account. Funding for this expenditure is part of the allocation given to the Senior Resource Association to provide transit service in the county. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution authorizing the filing of the attached FY 2018/19 Section 5311 grant application. ATTACHMENTS 1. Authorizing Resolution for the Submission of a Section 5311 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas) application for FY 2018/19 2. Section 5311 Grant Application for FY 2018/19 3. Grant Budget Form C:\Users\legistar\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 8\@BCL@603CCEC3\@BCL@603CCEC3.docx 40