REIMBURSEMENT TO DTPW FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15 BUSES

Transportation Cmte · 2026-06-09 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item 260794, concerning the reimbursement of $3,896,702.00 to the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) operating fund for a payment made to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the depreciated value and unauthorized mileage of 15 buses. These buses were originally purchased for the discontinued I-95 Express Bus Service routes. The project was added to the People's Transportation Plan in July 2026. The item was withdrawn from the Transportation Committee on 6/9/2026. The buses were originally purchased under Contract No. L1168501B1, funded through FDOT Grant G0350, and approved by the Board via Resolution No. R-936-16. The I-95 Express Bus Service routes were discontinued in March 2020 due to decreased ridership and operator shortages. DTPW redeployed the buses to other routes, which was inconsistent with FDOT grant requirements. FDOT requested reimbursement in September 2024, and DTPW remitted payment on January 12, 2026. The Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) was required to review the item.