Grant TX-2021-102

Description

This Is a FY21 Section 5307 Crrsaa Application in the Amount of $61804487. Per the Crrsaa. This Grant Request Includes a 100% Federal Share. This Application Utilizes the Full Apportionment of Crrsaa Funding to the San Antonio Uza (480330) to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to Coronavirus. Via Relied on the Agencys FY2021 Operating Budget for Salary/Fringe Estimates in Conjunction with an Analysis of Specific Items of Cost (Contract Security and Purchased Transportation) Projected for FY21 That Meet All Applicable Federal Requirements in Order to Determine the Requested Funding Under This Project. The Application Scope of Work Includes Ada Paratransit Service and Operating Activities for Via. This Application Additionally Includes a Subaward to the Alamo Area Council of Governments (Aacog) in the Amount of $579622. Aacogs Scope of Work Includes Preventive Maintenance and Operating Assistance (to Include Indirect Costs). Aacog Provides Transportation Services in the Areas of the Uza That Fall Outside of Vias Service Area Including the Cities of New Braunfels Schertz Cibolo Mcqueeny (Guadalupe County) and Marion. The Five Aforementioned Cities Came Into the San Antonio Uza in October 2012 (FY13). Benefits of the Project Include Providing for the Upkeep and Operations of Revenue Vehicles and Facilities Mandated Paratransit Operations and the Provision of Transportation Services Within the San Antonio Uza.via Metropolitan Transit Agrees That If IT Receives Federal Funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Through a Pass-Through Entity Through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act a Different Federal Agency or Insurance Proceeds for Any Portion of a Project Activity Approved for Fta Funding Under This Agreement IT Will Provide Written Notification to Fta and Reimburse Fta for Any Federal Share That Duplicates Funding Provided by FEMA Another Federal Agency or an Insurance Company.per the Crrsaa the Projects in This Application Are Not Required to Be Programmed in the Long-Range Transportation Plan or Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan. Purpose: With the Advent of COVID-19 Via Mta Has Experienced Significant Losses. With These Funds Via Will Be Able to Maintain Normal Operations in Addition to Preventive Maintenance Requirements as Well as the Salaries and Benefits of Maintenance Staff and Operations Staff for the Entire Organization. Other Expenses These Funds Will Assist with Include But Are Not Limited to Contracted Security Purchased Transportation Maintenance Staff and Other Necessary Costs That Allow Via to Continue to Provide Public Transportation Services to the Urbanized San Antonio Area. Activities to Be Performed: Activities to Be Performed Include Ada Paratransit Service and Operating Activities for Via as Well as Preventive Maintenance and Operating Activities for Vias Subrecipient Alamo Area Council of Governments (Aacog).expected Outcomes: The Project Will Provide for the Provision of Transportation and Paratransit Services as Well as Preventive Maintenance for the Upkeep and Operations of Revenue Vehicles and Facilities.intended Beneficiaries: Intended Beneficiaries Include the General Public Via Customers Utilizing Public Transportation and Paratransit Services as Well as Customers Utilizing Services Provided by the Alamo Area Regional Council of Governments (Aacog) Within the Cities of New Braunfels Schertz Cibolo Mcqueeny (Guadalupe County) and Marion. Subrecipient Activities: The Recipient Intends to Sub-Award Funds to the Alamo Area Council of Governments (Aacog).