REIMBURSEMENT TO DTPW FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15 BUSES

Transportation Cmte · 2026-06-09 · resolution

This legislative item, File Number 260794, concerns a resolution authorizing the use of $3,896,702.00 from the Charter County Transportation Surtax Bond Program to reimburse the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) operating fund. This reimbursement is for a payment made to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) related to the depreciated value and unauthorized mileage of 15 diesel-powered buses. These buses were originally purchased for the discontinued I-95 Express Bus Service routes, which were taken out of service in March 2020 due to decreased ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic and bus operator shortages. The buses were redeployed to other routes, which was inconsistent with FDOT grant requirements. FDOT requested reimbursement in September 2024, and DTPW made the payment on January 12, 2026. The item was added to the People's Transportation Plan in July 2026. The Transportation Committee withdrew the item on June 9, 2026. The total purchase cost for these 15 buses was $8,139,630, funded through FDOT Grant G0350 and approved by the Board under Resolution No. R-936-16. The total FDOT reimbursement request for 28 buses is $9,658,133.83, with this item covering $3,896,702 for 15 buses.