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Authorization Resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration
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DESCRIPTION: Authorization Resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, title 23 United States Code, and other Federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The prerequisites to be a recipient of FTA funding is demonstrating legal capacity to carry out the project(s) included in federal assistance awards. This is generally based on the review of the recipient organization’s documentation and certification that it has the legal capacity to carry out FTA-funded programs and projects. Specifically, the recipient must be eligible and authorized under state or local law to request, receive, and spend FTA funds to administer FTA-assisted projects.
Each recipient organization must have a resolution or equivalent, from the recipient’s Board of Directors or equivalent Authorizing Official, to be responsible for applying for assistance and legally committing the applicant or recipient to compliance with terms of an award.
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DISCUSSION:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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NEXT STEPS:
Submit Authorizing Resolution in TrAMS, FTA’s grants management system of record by March 5, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Resolution
2. Federal Transit Administration letter
Prepared By: Alisa Maniger
Title: Director of Grants Administration
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
2/10/2025
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer