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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 8.K.
For Meeting of: January 2, 2024

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding assistance for Bus ITS Equipment Upgrades
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

*  Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager

Gregory Story, Assistant Transit Manager - (509) 576-6422

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through FTA FY2020-2023 Section 5339(a) Small Urban - Bus Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Equipment Upgrades has awarded the City of Yakima (City) grant funding in the amount of $914,320 to be used towards the purchase and installation of software and equipment to replace Yakima Transit’s existing ITS; including post-installation software support.  This funding requires a 20% match from the City which equates to $228,581. 

 

In order to receive this funding, it is necessary for the City and FTA to enter into Grant Agreement WA-2023-071-00 which has been attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution12/28/2023Resolution
Award Letter_WA-2023-071-0012/28/2023Backup Material