City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTA?EDA, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the FY 2026 State Aid Grant Programs for Capital and Operating Assistance, MERIT, CAP Workforce Development, TRIP, Demonstration Projects, and Technical Assistance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution to Support Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for the FY 2026 State Aid Grant Programs.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution (Attachment 1) to support an application and submission to DRPT by February 1, 2024, for the following programs:
* Up to $40,000,000 in eligible expenses for State Aid Transit Operating Assistance,
* Up to $21,200,000 for State Aid Capital Assistance,
* Up to $200,000 for the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP),
* Up to $100,000 for Technical Assistance,
* Up to $110,000 for the Public Transportation Workforce Development Program,
* Up to $100,000 for the Demonstration Project Assistance Program,
* Up to $500,000 for the Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP),
* Up to $150,000 for free Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) student fares (TRIP);
2. Authorize the City Manager to commit local funds of up to $9,500,000, of which:
a. Up to $6,382,600 is currently programmed in the CIP under DASH Bus Fleet Replacement for FY 2026 in local funds
b. $2,745,000 has already been programmed in the CIP in a previous year under DASH Upper Deck Repairs
c. Approximately $300,000 can be funded through the Go Alex Fund from developer contributions or from NVTA 30% funds
d. $22,000 can be funded through DASH Operating funds; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to...
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