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 buses originally purchased for the discontinued I-95 Express Bus Service routes. The buses were purchased under Contract No. L1168501B1 for $8,139,630, funded through FDOT Grant G0350. 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. 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 The item was introduced on April 30, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Transportation Committee on June 9, 2026. The project was added to the People's Transportation Plan in July 2026. The total FDOT reimbursement request for 28 buses is $9,658,133.83, with this item covering $3,896,702.00 for 15 buses.