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The Mayor and City Council shall hear public comment for the purpose of considering a Transit Program Section 5311 grant application from the Federal Transit Administration, through the Arizona Department of Transportation, that will be used to continue operations of the transit system. Interested persons or agencies shall be heard with respect to social, economic, and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit oral or written evidence and recommendations with respect to the project.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
This agenda item is for the Public Hearing only. The request for Council approval to apply for the Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Section 5311 grant application is included as a separate agenda item in the February 15, 2022 Regular City Council meeting.
The City has operated a transit system comprised of various services since 2008. Today we operate fixed route and “Dial-A-Ride” type services. The Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023 application (two-year application) will request funding funded at current levels. All funding is contingent upon Council approval during the normal budget cycle.
As a requirement of this application, the City of Maricopa is required to hold a Public Hearing and seek public comment on the grant application for transit services in the community.
This item will be presented by Public Services Director Mike Riggs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council hear public comment for the purpose of considering a Section 5311 Rural Transportation Program grant from the Federal Transit Administration through the Arizona Department of Transportation.