PTP AMENDMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO DTPW

Transportation Cmte · 2026-07-14 · resolution

Resolution approving an amendment to the FY 2026-30 Five-Year Implementation Plan Update of the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) to retroactively include the Purchase of 40-Foot Buses for I-95 Phase I and II project (CIP145), funded in part by Charter County Transportation Surtax Funds. The project involves the purchase of fifteen (15) 40-foot diesel and compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for I-95 Express Bus Service routes between Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. The buses previously served routes 195/295 from Broward Boulevard to Downtown Miami and 196/296 connecting Sheridan Street to the Civic Center. The fiscal impact is $3,896,702. The Transportation Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 7/14/2026. The Board agenda date is 9/1/2026. The item was introduced on 6/22/2026. The requester is the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust. The applicant is the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). The resolution was recommended by the Mayor. The buses were purchased with FDOT grant funds and placed into service in January 2017. The routes were discontinued in March 2020. On September 9, 2024, FDOT requested reimbursement. DTPW issued a reimbursement payment of $3,896,702 to FDOT on January 12, 2026. The amendment authorizes the use of PTP capital funds to restore DTPW's operating fund resources. The discontinued routes primarily served District 3 and District 5. The project is included in the County's FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan under Program No. 6730101, Site No. 300908. A public hearing was held. A request was made to advance the item to the July 21, 2026, Board meeting. The County Attorney assigned was Bruce Libhaber. The item has 13 pages. The final action is not stated. The effective date is not stated. The expiration date is not stated. The cost is not stated. The sponsors are none. The registered lobbyist is none listed.