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Hawaii County Council
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Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation has authorized a Job Access and
Reverse Commute grant to the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency. The grant is
intended to provide increased transportation service for working commuters and for those
seeking employment. The grant will be used to fund operating costs to establish
additional routes and frequency of bus service, which include additional weekday and
weekend service. The Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency had submitted two separate
applications for the funding and this resulted in one grant award of $312,716. Funding for
this grant program is derived from the Federal Transit Administration.
Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Transportation for this grant.
Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating
the grant award to the Mass Transit account.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Hawaii County Mass Transit
Office.
Nancy l Crawford
Director of Finance
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cc: Mass Transit Comm. No. S_G4
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Ref. Date OCT 0 8 2009
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Mass Transit Agency DATE: 9/08/09
STAFF CONTACT: Tom Brown PHONE: ext. 8343
A. REQUEST:
Request for a resolution to to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
(DOT), for a Job Access and Reverse Commute grant (JARC), funded by the Federal Transit Administration.
The total amount of the grant is $312,716.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The grant will be used to fund operating costs to establish additional routes and frequency of bus service to
Hilo and Kona, to improve employment access. This will include additional weekday and weekend service.
SIGNED: DATE: 09/08/09
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GRANT SUMMARY
(Supplement to B-52, Request for Council Action
Type of Grant Appropriation being re uested: (New or an additional appropriation)
® New (for this fiscal year period). OR ? Additional appropriation (to an existing grant);
Is a draft agreement attached? Has the original grant notification been transmitted to
? Yes ® No Council? ? Yes ? No
Name of Grant Program: Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC)
Grantor: Federal Transit Administration (through State Department of Transportation)
County Grantee Department or Agency: Mass Transit Agency
County Grantee Contact Person: Tom Brown Phone Number: ext. 8343
Amount of Grant: $312,716
Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 2009-2012
Purpose of Grant: Provide increased transportation services to Hilo and Kona for employment
accessibility.
County Match required?: ® Yes ? No
If yes, Matching Amount? $312,716 Budgeted in account# : 010.311.5311.02.115
In-kind? Explain: Yes. Exisiting operating funds for bus service will be used as the
local match.
Explanation:
County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)?
Qty: Permanent: ? Temporary: Duration:
Full-time: ? Part-time: Time Element:
Qty: Contractual: ? Explain:
Explanation: No additional County positions will be required for the implementation of the grant.
Additional Comments about Grant:
B-52 Grant Summary Form