Purpose of the Award: This Application Obligates the Full Apportionment of Ffy 2021 Section 5307 American…

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Purpose of the Award: This Application Obligates the Full Apportionment of Ffy 2021 Section 5307 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Arp) Funds for the Denver-Aurora Uza in the Amount of $304227365. The Arp Funding Provided at a 100% Federal Share Will Be Used for Operations to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to COVID-19. The Application Scope of Work Includes Funding for Continued Bus and Rail Operations. (A Future Amendment to This Application Will Be Prepared When the Apportionments for the Three Small Urban Areas in the RTD District Are Made Available by the Governor. The Suballocation Letter Will Then Be Attached at That Time. A Suballocation Letter Is Not Required for the Denver-Aurora Apportionment.)activities to Be Performed: RTD Plans to Use the 5307 Arp Funds for Operating Maintaining and Managing Bus and Rail Lines in the Denver Area Which Can Include Salaries Utilities and Fuel for the Period of January 20 2020 Through September 30 2024. Operational Activity May Include the Operating Portion of the Capital Cost of Contracting Not Covered Under the 5307 Program. This Application Will Use Pre-Award Authority for Eligible Costs Starting January 20 2020.EXPECTED Outcomes: The Arp Act Funds Will Enable RTD to Continue to Provide Transit Service to the Public During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Keep Transit Agency Staff Drivers and Mechanics Employed.intended Beneficiaries: The Arp Funding Will Enable RTD to Continue Operations in Its Eight-County Area in and Around Denver Co.subrecipient Activities: No Subrecipients Are Included in This Application.other Information: RTD 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 Grant 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 Arp the Activities in This Application Are Not Required to Be Programmed in the Long-Range Transportation Plan or the Tip/Stip. The 1% Security Requirement Will Be Met as This Application Includes Funding Security Personnel.