REIMBURSEMENT TO DTPW FOR THE PURCHASE OF 15 BUSES

Transportation Cmte · 2026-06-09 · resolution

This legislative item, File Number 260794, concerned 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. The reimbursement was for a payment made to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding the depreciated value and unauthorized mileage of 15 buses originally purchased for the discontinued I-95 Express Bus Service routes. The buses were purchased under Contract No. L1168501B1, funded by 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 during the COVID-19 pandemic and bus 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 item was added to the People’s Transportation Plan in July 2026. The Transportation Committee withdrew the item on June 9, 2026. The item was withdrawn before final action by the Board of County Commissioners.