City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
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 2025 State Aid Grant Programs for Capital and Operating Assistance, Commuter Assistance Program grants, and Transit Ridership Incentive Program. [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 2025 State Aid Grant Programs.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a resolution (Attachment 1) to support application and submission to DRPT by February 1, 2024, for the following:
* Up to $37,000,000 in eligible expenses for State Aid Transit Operating Assistance;
* Up to $400,000 for State Aid Capital Assistance for Hybrid Bus Spare Parts;
* Up to $350,000 for the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP);
* Up to $110,000 for the Public Transportation Workforce Development Program;
* Up to $300,000 for the Demonstration Project Assistance Program;
* Up to $500,000 for the Transit Ridership Incentive Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and the DASH General Manager to apply for State Aid Grants through the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and enter into any necessary agreements with the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or NVTC to accept and implement the grants.
BACKGROUND: The City applies annually to the Virginia DRPT for grant funds that support transit operating assistance and capital expenses for DASH, Metro, DOT/Paratransit, and commuter outreach programs. State aid grants reimburse the City for funds spent on transit activities. These funds go directly to the City's Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Fund and...
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