This is a FFY24-25 section 5307 operations and preventive maintenance grant application to provide transit services within the city of kingsport

This is a $2,051,600 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. The grant will provide $1,110,700 in federal funds, with $605,450 in state matching funds and $335,450 in local matching funds, to support the Kingsport Area Transit System (KATS) operations and preventive maintenance from July 1, 2024 through March 30, 2029.

The funding will cover the operating costs of KATS' fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit services, as well as preventive maintenance for transit vehicles and facilities, including $158,000 for vehicle maintenance and $125,000 for facility maintenance (transit center and garage concrete sealant). Additionally, $283,000 in capital funds will be used for preventive maintenance and facility upgrades. The grant does not include funding for any research and development projects.

Activities

There is no request in the application for funding of any research and development projects. Grantee will not apply their indirect cost rate to activities. Kats will follow all 3RD party procurement policies as defined in C4220.1F (third party contracting guidance). We anticipate procuring a concrete sealant valued over $5000 for a total of $125000 using a match of 80% federal funds section 5307 ($100000) 10% state ($12500) and 10% local ($12500). Kats will ensure contractors procured will not be on the FTA suspension and debarment list. 1.10% or $12000 of the 5307 funds in this application will be used for security officers to patrol routes and transit facilities. There is no request in the application for funding of any research and development projects. The recipient agrees that if IT receives federal funding from the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) or through a pass-through entity through the robert t. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act a different federal agency or insurance proceeds for any portion of a project activity approved for FTA funding under this grant agreement IT will provide written notification to FTA and reimburse FTA for any federal share that duplicates funding provided be FEMA another federal agency or an insurance company. Insurance statement: no insurance claims or proceeds have been received. In addition to ftas buy america act which requires that the steel iron and manufactured goods used in an FTA-funded project are produced in the united states (49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)) the build america buy america act (baba) (public law 117-58 DIV. G 70914(a)) now requires that construction materials used in infrastructure projects are also produced in the united states. Refer to terms and conditions in ftas master agreement section 15. The baba requirement applies to this grant in addition to the buy america act except to the extent a waiver of either requirements may apply.

Expected outcomes

Public transportation is a crucial part of the solution to kingsports economic energy and environmental challenges-helping to bring a better quality of life. In increasing numbers people are using public transportation. Every segment of kingsports society-individuals families neighborhoods and businesses benefits from public transportation. Public transportation is a safe and affordable way to commute that saves energy reduces traffic congestion and helps the environment. IT has many benefits for individuals and our community.

Intended beneficiaries

Public transit service is provided to kingsport citizens and visitors.