Subject:
Specific Performance Agreement with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority to fund the purchase and installation of bus shelters.
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Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Specific Performance Agreement (SPA) with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide funding for the purchase and installation of bus shelters in three target areas.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY17/18) is the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Bus Shelter project. This agreement will provide funding for the purchase and installation of bus shelters in the publicly dedicated rights-of-way at (9) nine locations in the Central and East Lealman Target Areas, Tarpon Springs Target Area and the Greater Ridgecrest Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.
The SPA is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.
Background/Explanation
In accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, it is necessary to enter into Specific Performance Agreements with qualified agencies to allow for certain activities stated in the Annual Action Plan to be contractually delegated and specify the obligation of the agencies receiving funds in meeting Federal, State and County requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $68,310.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is included in the County’s FY17/18 Budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
Specific Performance Agreement
Bus Shelter Location Maps
Resolution 17-37