R-2023-105 - 4/13/2023 RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-105
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") has grant funds available for FY
2023 Section 5307 funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City") is seeking funding from FTA's FY 2023 Section
5307 for the City's public transit services projects; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to make application for the available FTA FY 2023 Section 5307
funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council designates the City Manager as the City's authorized official
with power to apply for the grant, including making online application, on behalf of the applicant
agency, the City of Round Rock, Texas, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,TEXAS,
A. That the City Council approves submission of the grant application to the Federal
Transit Administration for the City's public transit services projects including fixed route bus system
and on-demand/paratransit services.
B. That the City Manager is designated as the authorized official to apply for the grant,
including making an online application, and is hereby directed to apply for FY 2023 Federal Transit
Authority Section 5307 funding.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
0112.20232:4859-2778-%59
RESOLVED this 13th day of April, 2023.
104
CRAIG MO AN, M or
City of Round Rock, xas
ATTEST:
MEAGAN SP KS, (%ty Clerk
2
DOT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Application
Federal Award Identification Number 6631-2023-1
(FAIN)
Temporary Application Number 6631-2023-1
Award Name Round Rock 5307 (FY23) Operating and Contract
Assistance
Application Status In-Progress
Application Budget Number 0
Period of Performance Start Date N/A
Original Period of Performance End Date 12/31/2029
Current Period of Performance End Date N/A Revision #: N/A
Part 1 : Recipient Information
Name: CITY OF ROUND ROCK
Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias UEI DUNS
6631 City CITY OF ROUND ROCK L6TJFVAE4DM5 102740792
Location Type Address City State Zip
Headquarters 221 E MAIN ST ROUND ROCK TX 78664
Physical Address 221 E MAIN ST ROUND ROCK TX 78664
Mailing Address 221 E. MAIN STREET ROUND ROCK TX 78664
Union Information
Union Name NO UNION
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
Zipcode
Contact Name NA NA
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Website
Part 2: Application Information
Title: Round Rock 5307 (FY23) Operating and Contract Assistance
FAIN Application Status Award Type Date Created Last Updated Date From TEAM?
6631-2023-1 In-Progress Grant 3/21/2023 3/21/2023 No
Application Executive Summary
This application is to request Section 5307 funds as allocated to the City of Round Rock as a Direct
Recipient in the amount of$1,032,902. The purpose of this award is to provide public transportation
options through shared use mobility on demand (MOD), fixed route, commuter, and express route
services. The funds for MOD will provide a better and more responsive bus service to riders, including
persons with disabilities and provide first and last mile service making connections with the fixed route
system. The fixed route service will provide connections and commuter services to and from Round
Rock and the City of Austin. The funding will cover the cost of operating both services through turnkey
service contracts, whereas the contractor will provide accessible vehicles, salaries, fuel, and other
associated costs in order to provide the service. This grant will continue to provide freedom of
movement, opportunities for better jobs, health services and education to the citizens of Round Rock.
This application does not have any subrecipients. The City of Round Rock is the grantee and Capital
Metro is the Designated Recipient for the Section 5307 funding. The split letter is attached to this
application.
Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR)
No Selection Made
Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR)
No Selection Made
Does this application include funds for research and/or development activities?
This award does not include research and development activities.
Pre-Award Authority
This award is using Pre-Award Authority.
Does this application include suballocation funds?
Recipient organization is suballocated these apportioned funds and can apply for and receive these
funds directly.
Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds?
No Selection Made
Will indirect costs be applied to this application?
This award does not include an indirect cost rate.
Indirect Rate Details: N/A
Requires E.O. 12372 Review
No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review.
Delinquent Federal Debt
No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt.
Award Description
Purpose
This project will provide the necessary funding to continue providing public transportation to the citizens
of Round Rock. The transit services provided will be commuter/job access reverse commute from
Round Rock to Austin through express or fixed route service . The funding will also provide for a new
option for the community, mobility-on -demand services (MOD)and ADA transportation for persons with
disabilities.
Activities to be performed:
he city will offer commuter/express services from Round Rock to Austin and return, making connections
for regional travel between the two communities. The MOD service will be open to the general public
and will also provide more accessible transportation options to persons with disabilities who are unable
to use the fixed routes. This means that the MOD service is equally available to the general public as
well as persons with disabilities. The MOD service will be fully ADA compliant and provide ADA service
3/4 mile from the fixed route. The MOD service will be accessible in terms of requesting a ride (via
phone or app), boarding the vehicle, alighting the vehicle and service cannot be denied for a person
with disabilities due to capacity constraints. The service will operate on the same dates and times as the
express/commuter routes within the City of Round Rock. The City of Round Rock does not provided the
service directly but will contract with a service provider to operate under a full turnkey contract. The City
of Round Rock will also offer reasonable modifications to ensure our program is accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
Expected outcomes:
The fixed route/commuter bus service is designed to continue to meet the transportation needs of the
residents of Round Rock, to access employment, educational facilities, medical services along with
providing regional transit services, commuter and express service into and out of Austin.
The benefits of the MOD service, will expand access to mobility, eliminate transportation as a barrier,
provide localized mobility, provide first and last mile connections to/from the fixed network, connecting
jobs and housing. This service will also provide transportation to persons with disabilities so that they
may live independently within our community. This project will allow persons the opportunity to schedule
a ride for same day services.
Intended beneficiaries:
To provide quality and reliable transportation services for the citizens of Round Rock. To make regional
connections between small urban, rural and the larger urban areas. It is the intent to serve the general
public, which includes older Americans, persons with disabilities and the workforce.
Subrecipient Activities:
N/A
Application Point of Contact Information
First Name Last Name Title E-mail Address Phone
Edna Johnson Transit Coordinator ejohnson@roundrocktexas.gov (512) 671-2869
Application Budget Control Totals
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $1,032.902
forward)
Local $620,960
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $1,653,862
Application Budget
Project FTA Non-FTA Total
Number Budget Item Amount Amount Eligible Quantity
Amount
117-
6631-2023-1- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS $549,255.00 $137,313.00 $686,568.00 0
P1 (117- (BUS)
6631-2023-1- CAPITAL COST
P1 11.71.12 OF 3RD PARTY $549,255.00 $137,313.00 $686.568.00 0
CONTRACTING
646-
6631-2023-1- 00 JARC PROJECTS $483,647.00 $483,647.00 $967,294.00 0
P1 (646-
JOB ACCESS
6631-2023-1- AND REVERSE
P1 30.09.05 COMMUTE $483,647.00 $483,647.00 $967.294.00 0
OPERATING
ASSISTANCE
Discretionary Allocations
This application does not contain discretionary allocations.
Part 3: Project Information
Project Title: Fixed Route and Mobility On Demand
Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date
6631-2023-1-P 1 6631-2023-1-P 1 3/21/2023 10/1/2026 9/30/2029
Project Description
This project will continue the operations of the fixed route service and provide for mobility-on -demand
services (MOD). The fixed route and commuter/express bus provides local transportation in Round
Rock and makes connections for travel between Round Rock and Capital Metro Rail & Park & Ride
locations. This service is provided by Capital Metro through an Interlocal Agreement.
The MOD service will be open to the general public and will also provide more accessible transportation
options to persons with disabilities who are unable to use the fixed routes. This means that the MOD
service is equally available to the general public as well as persons with disabilities. The MOD service
will be fully ADA compliant and provide ADA service 3/4 mile from the fixed route. The MOD service will
be accessible in terms of requesting a ride(via phone or app), boarding the vehicle, alighting the vehicle
and service cannot be denied for a person with disabilities due to capacity constraints. The service will
operate on the same dates and times as the fixed routes which are operated by Capital Metro within the
City of Round Rock. The City of Round Rock does not provide the service directly but will contract with
a service provider to operate under a full turnkey contract. The City of Round Rock will also offer
reasonable modifications to ensure our program is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Project Benefits
The fixed route bus service is designed to continue to meet the transportation needs of the residents of
Round Rock, to access employment, educational facilities, medical services along with providing
regional transit services, commuter and express service into and out of Austin.
The benefits of the MOD service, will expand access to mobility, eliminate transportation as a barrier,
provide localized mobility, provide first and last mile connections to/from the fixed network, connecting
jobs and housing. This service will also provide transportation to persons with disabilities so that they
may live independently within our community. This project will allow persons the opportunity to schedule
a ride for same day services.
Additional Information
To provide quality and reliable transportation services for the citizens of Round Rock. To make regional
connections between rural transit systems and the larger urban areas.
Location Description
The City of Round Rock is located in Williamson County, approximately 20 miles North of Austin and is
part of the Capital Metro UZA.
Project Location (Urbanized Areas)
UZA Code Area Name
480000 Texas
480790 Austin, TX
Congressional District Information
State District Representative
Texas 17 Pete Sessions
Texas 31 John R Carter
Program Plan Information
STIP/TIP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
UPWP
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Long Range Plan
Date: N/A
Description: N/A
Project Control Totals
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $1,032,902
forward)
Local $620,960
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $1,653,862
Project Budget
Project FTA Non-FTA Total
Number Budget Item Amount Amount Eligible Quantity
Amount
117-
6631-2023-1- 00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS $549,255.00 $137,313.00 $686,568.00 0
P1 (117- (BUS)
6631-2023-1- CAPITAL COST
P1 11.71.12 OF 3RD PARTY $549,255.00 $137,313.00 $686,568.00 0
CONTRACTING
646-
66631-2023-1- 00 JARC PROJECTS $483,647.00 $483,647.00 $967,294.00 0
JOB ACCESS
6631-2023-1- AND REVERSE
P1 30.09.05 COMMUTE $483,647.00 $483,647.00 $967,294.00 0
OPERATING
ASSISTANCE
Project Budget Activity Line Items
Budget Activity Line Item: 11.71.12 -CAPITAL COST OF 3RD PARTY CONTRACTING
Scope Name/ Code Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
OTHER CAPITAL CAPITAL COST OF 3RD 3RD PARTY
ITEMS (BUS) (117-00) 11.71.12 PARTY CONTRACTING CONTRACTS 0
Extended Budget Description
The MOD service will be provided and operate on the same dates and times as the fixed routes which
are operated by Capital Metro within the City of Round Rock. The City of Round Rock does not provided
the service directly but contracts with a service provider to operate under a full turnkey contract. The
City of Round Rock will also offer reasonable modifications to ensure our program is accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
Total cost of this service under this grant agreement is $1,373,138 @ 50% _ $686,569.
$ 686,569 @ 80% _ $549,255 (Federal Share)
$ 632,629 @ 20% _ $137,313 (Local Share)
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
No, 3rd Party Contractors will not be used for this line item
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $549,255
forward)
Local $137,313
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $686,568
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 10/1/2026 The start date is anticipated, as this project is a
continuation from previous 5307 applications.
End Date 9/30/2029 This is the anticipated date the funding for this project
will be completed.
Budget Activity Line Item: 30.09.05 -JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE OPERATING
ASSISTANCE
Scope Name/ Line Item Line Item Name Activity Quantity
Code #
JARC PROJECTS JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE OPERATING
(646-00) 30.09.05 COMMUTE OPERATING ASSISTANCE 0
ASSISTANCE
Extended Budget Description
This activity will fund the operations and maintenance for the fixed route service which is operated
under a turnkey service contract. Operating expenses include fuel, oil, bus operator salaries and other
operations expenses.
Will 3rd Party contractors be used to fulfill this activity line item?
Yes. 3rd Party Contractors will be used for this line item.
Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount
Statute Number
5307 - Urbanized Area Formula Grants (2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $483,647
forward)
Local $483,647
Local/In-Kind $0
State $0
State/In-Kind $0
Other Federal $0
Transportation Development Credit $0
Adjustment $0
Total Eligible Cost $967,294
Milestone Name Est. Completion Description
Date
Start Date 10/1/2026 The fixed route service is on-going and will continue
under this grant agreement
End Date 9/30/2029 This is the anticipated date the funding for the fixed
route service will be expended.
Project Environmental Findings
Finding: Class ll(c) -Categorical Exclusions (C-List)
Class Level Description
Class II(c) consists of projects that do not have a significant environmental impact on the human or
natural environment and are therefore categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. FTA requires a sufficient project
description to support a CE determination. The project may require additional documentation to
comply with other environmental laws.
Categorical Exclusion Description
Type 04: Planning and administrative activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction,
such as: training, technical assistance and research; promulgation of rules, regulations, directives, or
program guidance; approval of project concepts; engineering; and operating assistance to transit
authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine demand.
Date Description Date
Class Ilc CE Approved
Part 4: Fleet Details
No fleet data exists for this application.
Part 5: FTA Review Comments
There are no review comments to display at this time.