THIS GRANT PROVIDES THE JACKSON AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (JATA) FY 2021 SECTION 5307 FUNDS AND FY 2021 SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FUNDS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE BATHROOM REHABILITATION AND OVERHEAD DOORS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY. THE LOCAL SHARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE CITY OF JACKSON MILLAGE AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (CTF). PLEASE NOTE THAT 1% OF THE SECTION 5307 FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY. THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS FOR A TOTAL OF $3735654 WITH $1435284 FEDERAL AND $2300370 LOCAL MATCH. THIS APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FTA/FHWA TIP CORRESPONDING TIP PAGES THAT LIST THE PROJECTS FOR THIS GRANT APPLICATION. THIS APPLICATION FOR JATA SECTION 5307 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT GOVERNORS APPORTIONMENT LETTER DATED JANUARY 27 2021 ALSO ATTACHED.PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDING TO JATA TO HELP WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY EXPENSES. REHABILITATION OF BATHROOMS AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY TO HELP MODERNIZE THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN A PROPER TERM SCALE. REPLACING OVERHEAD DOORS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: REHABILITATION OF FOUR (4) BATHROOMS. REPLACEMENT OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT OUR MAINTENANCE FACILITY. FUNDS THAT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE JATA. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: MODERNIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY AND HELPING IMPROVE THE TERM SCALE. FUNDS THAT WILL HELP WITH EXPENSES INCURRED TO JATA. A MORE SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR MAINTENANCE FACILITY.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: VISITORS TO BOTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY. CUSTOMERS THAT USE OUR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A