SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Authorizing Town Staff to Apply for the Regional Transportation District's Partnership Grant
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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PRESENTER(S): Miguel Aguilar, Principal Transportation Planner
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $180,000
Balance Available: $0
Budget Line Item Number: Account to be established at time of award. We are pursuing $720,000 grant for $900,000 total funding.
New Appropriation Required: Yes, if grant is awarded
POLICY ISSUES:
The Council’s approval must be given for staff to apply for this grant opportunity. The adopted Transportation Mobility Plan (TMP) recommends providing transportation options including transit. The grant and associated project align with the Multimodal Options, Connectivity, Equity, and Innovation values of the TMP.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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The Council authorizes staff to apply for the partnership grant.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie will be operating a townwide transit service, Erie Flex Ride, that is currently funded by grants with a Town match. The service will be a turn-key transit service for anyone traveling within Town. This service will fill our existing transit gaps.
Erie Flex Ride currently has funding for the first two years of operations, and this grant would support the third year. Staff will continue pursuing grants for future years of service. RTD’s partnership grant is an operational funding opportunity for this service but local agencies must apply. The cost in the Fiscal Summary is the match required for the $720,000 grant amount requested. The match funding would be included in the 2nd supplemental budget request if the grant application is awarded.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Attractive Community Amenities
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-084; RTD Partnership Grant-R051425
2. 2025 RTD Partnership Program
3. RTD Partnership Grant - Town of Erie Application
4. Presentation - RTD Partnership Grant for Erie Flex Ride