Formula Grant MI2022046

THIS APPLICATION FOR THE JACKSON AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (JATA) IS TO REQUEST FY2022 SECTION 5307 FORMULA FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1694505 TO THE JACKSON MI UZA AND FLEX FUNDS (FHWA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $100000 AND SECTION 5339 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $105350 FOR CONTINUING REHABILITATION OF OUR MAINTENANCE AND BUS STORAGE FACILITIES FOR UP TO TWO (2) MEDIUM-DUTY TRANSIT VANS FUNDS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE. THIS APPLICATION ALSO INCLUDES FUNDING AWARDED COMPETITIVELY UNDER 49 USC SECTION 5339(B) IN THE AMOUNT OF $800000 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TWO (2) NEW CITY BUSES D2022-BUSC-038. PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDING TO JATA TO HELP WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY EXPENSES. REHABILITATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES OUR MAINTENANCE AND BUS STORAGE AREAS TO HELP MODERNIZE THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN A PROPER TERM SCALE. PURCHASE OF SAFETY TRAINING MATERIALS TO BETTER EQUIP OUR OPERATORS TO PERFORM IN A SAFETY CONSCIOUS WAY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY SAFETY PLAN (PTASP).ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: REHABILITATION OF BUS STORAGE FLOOR REPLACEMENT OF PARKING LOT LIGHT POSTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING REHABILITATION OF DRIVE-ON LIFT IN 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 SYSTEM AS A WHOLE.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: VISITORS TO BOTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY. CUSTOMERS THAT USE OUR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.*NOTE: THIS GRANT INCLUDES 1% OF SECTION 5307 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO SECURITY PROJECTS.THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILL PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUND (CTF). JATA WILL UTILIZE LOCAL MILLAGE AND INVESTMENT INCOME AS A SOURCE OF LOCAL MATCH.THIS APPLICATION FOR JATA SECTION 5307 FORMULA AND FLEX FUNDS AND 5339 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT GOVERNORS APPORTIONMENT LETTER DATED APRIL 20 2022 AND FLEX FUND TRANSFER DOCUMENTATION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION.IN EXECUTING THIS GRANT THE JACKSON AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AGREES TO ABIDE BY SECTION 3011 OF THE FAST ACT (49 U.S.C. 5323(J)(2)(C) REGARDING THE PHASED INCREASE IN DOMESTIC CONTENT UNDER THE BUY AMERICA STATUTE FOR ROLLING STOCK. AS GRANT AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN FTA-FUNDED TRANSIT VEHICLE PURCHASE RECIPIENT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE RELATED REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN 49 CFR 26.49(A). SPECIFICALLY RECIPIENT MUST ENSURE AS A CONDITION OF BEING AUTHORIZED TO BID OR PROPOSE ON FTA-ASSISTED TRANSIT VEHICLE PROCUREMENTS THAT EACH TRANSIT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CERTIFIED THAT IT COMPLIED WITH DOT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING A DBE PROGRAM AND GOAL TO FTA PRIOR TO BIDDING. RECIPIENT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE NAME OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AND THE TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF THE CONTRACT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MAKING AN FTA- ASSISTED TRANSIT VEHICLE AWARD USING THE REQUIRED FTA REPORTING TOOL. RECIPIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION OR APPROPRIATE SANCTION AS DETERMINED BY FTA INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF FTA FUNDS USED FOR THE VEHICLE PROCUREMENT.