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R-2025-186 - 7/24/2025 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-186 WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") has grant funds available for FY 2025 Section 5307 funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock("City") is seeking funding from FTA's FY 2025 Section 5307 for the City's public transit services projects; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to make application for the available FTA FY 2025 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 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 2025 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. 0112.20252:4916-0504-5589 RESOLVED this 24th day of July, 2025. CRAI OR , Mayor City of Roun ock, Texas ATTE T: A0-4) AN KLIN, City Clerk 2 ROUND ROCK TEXAS Attachment A Grant File Checklist To be Completed by the Department Applying for Grant Complete the checklist below for new and continuation grants. Once completed,please submit a copy to Finance,along with the Intent to Apply for Grant Funding Form to Finance for review and filing with the grant records. This should occur prior to submitting the grant application to the oversight entity. Check Cross-reference to Grant Box Checklist Item Acquisition,Management and Compliance Document Pre-Award(prior to grant being awarded to the City) ▪ ' 1. Complete Intent to Apply for Grant Funding Form and submit to Finance for review and approval Section 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 prior to submittal of grant application. O 2. I understand that the department needs to obtain proper approval for grant applications. Grant Section 6.1.7 applications for funds up to$50,000 require City Manager approval. Over$50,000 requires City Council approval.(threshold is consistent with the City's purchasing guidelines) a 3. I understand that the department needs to submit a copy of the grant application and supporting Section 6.1.8 documents to Finance at the time of application submission for tracking and monitoring grant compliance requirements. • 4. I have read the Grant Acquisition,Management and Compliance process provided by Finance. Post-Award(after the grant is awarded to the City) I 5. If the grant is awarded to the City: El5a. I understand that the department is responsible for reviewing the grant agreement and Section 6.1.9 forwarding all information to Finance. 5b. I understand that the department is responsible for following the City procurement policies when Section 6.1.18 and procuring goods or services with grant funds and following the Federal procurement rules when 6.1.19 procuring goods or services with Federal funds. 5c. I understand that the department needs to comply with requirements of the grant. Section 6.1.10 z 6. For purchases and contracts$25,000 or more(cumulatively in any fiscal year), I understand that Section 6.1.17 the City shall not enter into contracts or procure goods from vendors or contractors that are suspended or debarred. 111 7. I understand that all records related to the grant program must be retained for a minimum of five Section 6.1.13 years from the end of the grant closeout. However,if any equipment was purchased,then the grant records must be retained for five years from the date of transfer,replacement,sale,or disposal of the equipment. Q 8. The department needs to inform Finance when an external review over the grant is scheduled to be Section 6.1.14 performed,whether on-site or a desk review. O 8a.The department needs to communicate any potential audit findings from external reviews and Section 6.1.14 provide any reports issued or correspondence from the reviewing agency to Finance. a 9. I understand that if equipment is purchased with grant proceeds,the department needs to assist Section 6.1.16 Finance with the City-wide physical inventory of the equipment as requested, at least once every two years.Required for Federally funded assets. a 10. I will work with Finance to submit reimbursement requests to grantors. For certain grants,it may be Section 6.1.20 appropriate and practical for the Department to submit. In most instances,the Grants Compliance Team will handle these request with the department's assistance. El 11. I understand the department is responsible for fulfilling closeout requirements of the grant,including Section 6.1.21 coordination with Finance on any final financial information and reporting needed. Please print,sign,and return this form to Finance @_Grants Compliance Team Edna M. Johnson, Transit Coordinator Public Works/Transit Department Contact Name and Title(Please Print) Department Name (9 47) 06/09/2025 Department Contac Signature Date Form Completed / Eic ur'IvEIJ� u`t,k Pal to/o/zoZS Departmen Director Signature Date Signed (This section is to be completed by the Finance Department,Grants Team) Z7eX Ze— 06/27/25 Alelayl.c;,Taylor- 7/3/2025 Received by(Grants Team Member) Date Received Approved by(Grants Team Member) Date Approved City of Round Rock, Texas Intent to Apply for Grant Funding Attachment B ROUND ROCK TEXAS P�MC[ Grant name: FY 2025 Section 5307 Federal Transportation Formula Funds Grant application deadline:Pre-c 047;) iNeMilhis grant application is: ❑ New ❑✓ Grant Continuation �I Funding/project period: Start Date: ?re,-u. UU End Date: FAY% S9 "k Multi-year grant: ❑✓ Yes ❑ No CFDA#for grant, if applicable. If not applicable, please note N/A: Purpose of the grant: (provide project summary) Application for Section 5307 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Urbanized area formula appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025.The federal funding amount of$1,280,495 is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). These funds have been reallocated from Capital Metro, the Designated Recipient for the Austin Urbanized Area. What will the funds be used for?(i.e.,construction,design,equipment,etc..) The funding will be used to support the Capital Metro fixed route system and for the on-demand transit services. Both of these will provide under the full turnkey contracts. Who is providing the funds? Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (i.e.,name of Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-thru Agency) Which of the following are these funds considered? If Other, please identify. Q Federal ❑State ❑Other: Estimated grant funding amount: $1,280,495 Funding basis: 0 Advance 0 Reimbursement Are matching funds required? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, please complete the following: Funding source of match: General Revenue Match % SO/LA) Match $ \ (0\0f5 )i3 Will the City be a direct recipient or subrecipient of the grant funds? ❑ Direct Recipient ❑ Subrecipient Are ongoing operational costs anticipated once the grant funds are depleted? ✓❑Yes ❑ No If Yes, has the Budget Team been notified? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No Please print, sign, and return this form to Finance @_Grants Compliance Team Edna M. Johnson, Transit Coordinator 06/09/2025 Departme Contact Name and Title(Please Print) Date Form Completed Ei wo bJ t D.-i P. 4 % S P 9azDe art nt Director Si nature Date Signed7ic (This section to be completed by the Finance Department,Grants Team) 06/27/25 Received By(Grants Team Member) Date Received: M da41.a,Taylor 7/3/2025 Approved By(Grants Team Member) Date Approved. City of Round Rock, Texas DOT FTA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Application Federal Award Identification Number N/A (FAIN) Application Number 6631-2025-1 Temporary Application Number 6631-2025-1 Award Name ROUND ROCK 5307 (FY25)JARC AND 3RD PARTY CONTRACTING Application Status In-Progress Budget Revisions 0 Period of Performance Start Date N/A Original Period of Performance End Date 12/31/2030 Current Period of Performance End Date 12/31/2030 Revision#: 0 Approved?: No 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 Physical Address 221 E MAIN ST ROUND ROCK TX 78664 Mailing Address 221 E. MAIN STREET ROUND ROCK TX 78664 Union Information There are no union contacts for this application Part 2: Application Information Title: ROUND ROCK 5307 (FY25)JARC AND 3RD PARTY CONTRACTING Application Application Award Application Date Last From Number Status Type Cost Center Created Updated TEAM? Date 6631-2025-1 In-Progress Grant Region 6 6/27/2025 6/27/2025 No Application Executive Summary This application is to request FY 2025 Section 5307 funds as allocated to the City of Round Rock in the amount of$1,280,495 reallocated by Capital Metro from the Austin Urbanized Area 5307 Apportionment.The funds will be matched with local general revenues in the amount of$950,420. Two projects will be undertaken in this application. 1)capital cost of contracting for a mobility on demand (MOD)service, and; 2)job access reverse commute. The funds for MOD will provide a better and more responsive bus service to riders and will be ADA accessible for persons with disabilities. The job access reverse commute (JARC)will provide opportunities for low-income, minority and persons with disability to access jobs both locally and provide access to Austin and other employment centers.The funding will cover the cost of the above two contracts through turnkey service contracts and continue to provide transit services citizens of Round Rock. The award will reflect required elements to be met for receiving funding under JARC Such as services beyond services providers of public transportation and expanding fixed-route or demand- response service coverage to areas that would benefit and better connect low-income individuals and welfare recipients. 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 AuthorityThis 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 ReviewNo, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review. Delinquent Federal DebtNo, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt. Award Description PurposeThis application will provide the necessary funding to continue providing affordable, accessible,and efficient transportation to the citizens of Round Rock. The transit services provided will be funded under JARC for job access and employment opportunities to low income and minority individuals,elderly and persons with disabilities.The funding will also provide mobility on-demand MOD)for the general public and ADA curb-to-curb for persons with disabilities, this service provides needed access to healthcare,jobs, and educational opportunities. Activities to be performed:The 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. 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 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 connections between small urban and large urban communities for employment,job opportunities, medical and other everyday needs. The the intent to serve the general public, low income, minority,older Americans and persons with disabilities. 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 $1,280,495 forward) Local $785,382 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Adjustment $0 Total Eligible Cost $2,065,877 Application Budget Project Budget Item FTA Non-FTA Total Eligible Quantity Number Amount Amount Amount 6631- 117 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS 2025-1-P1 00 (BUS) $660,150.00 $165,037.00 $825,187.00 0 (117-) 1- CAPITAL COST 6631- 11.71.12 OF 3RD PARTY $660,150.00 $165,037.00 $825,187.00 0 CONTRACTING 646- 6631- 663 -1-P1 00 JARC PROJECTS $620,345.00 $620,345.00 $1,240,690.00 0 (646-) JOB ACCESS 6631- AND REVERSE 2025-1-P1 30.09.05 COMMUTE $620,345.00 $620,345.00 $1,240,690.00 0 OPERATING ASSISTANCE Discretionary Allocations This application does not contain discretionary allocations. Part 3: Project Information Project Title: Commuter Fixed Route & Mobility on Demand Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date 6631-2025-1-P 1 6631-2025-1-P 1 6/27/2025 1/1/2027 12/31/2030 Project Description This project will continue the operations of the job access reverse commute (JARC)program to provide access to low-income people to find and keep employment and help the general public& low- income improve their mobility economic opportunities by providing mobility to other suburban employment opportunities. The fixed route service and commuter are the same vehicle providing service within Round Rock and will make connection between Round Rock and Capital Metro's Tech Ridge Park and Ride. This project will also provide for mobility on demand (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. Both services will operate on the same days and times. 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/commuter bus service is designed to continue to meet regional transportation of the residents of Round Rock, to access employment, educational facilities, medical services along with providing regional connections into 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. Without the federal and local funding,there would be no other transit options for persons living in Round Rock. Location Description The service will be provided primarily within the City Limits of Round Rock,with connections to Capital Metro in Austin. Project Location (Urbanized Areas) UZA Code Area Name 480000 Texas 480790 Austin, TX Congressional District Information District State 17 Texas 31 Texas Program Plan Information STIP/TIP Date: 10/22/2024 Description: Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, CAMPO Transit Projects FY 2025. UPWP Date: Not Provided Description: N/A Long Range Plan Date: Not Provided Description: N/A Project Control Totals Funding Source Section of CFDA Amount Statute Number 5307-Urbanized Area Formula Grants(2013 and 5307-2A 20507 $1,280,495 forward) Local $785,382 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Adjustment $0 Total Eligible Cost $2,065,877 Project Budget Project Budget Item FTA Non-FTA Total Eligible Quantity Number Amount Amount Amount 6631- 117- OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS 2025-1- 00 (BUS) $660,150.00 $165,037.00 $825,187.00 0 P1 (117-) 6631- CAPITAL COST 2025-1- 11.71.12 OF 3RD PARTY $660,150.00 $165,037.00 $825,187.00 0 P1 CONTRACTING 6631- 646- 2025-1- 00 JARC PROJECTS $620,345.00 $620,345.00 $1,240,690.00 0 P1 (646-) JOB ACCESS 6631- AND REVERSE 2025-1- 30.09.05 COMMUTE $620,345.00 $620,345.00 $1,240,690.00 0 P1 OPERATING ASSISTANCE Project Budget Activity Line Items Budget Activity Line Item: 11.71.12 -CAPITAL COST OF 3RD PARTY CONTRACTING Scope Name/Code #ine 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 provide service throughout the City of Round Rock.The City of Round Rock does not provide 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.This service is on-going. Total cost of this service under this grant agreement is$1,650,375 @ 50% _$825,187. $ 825,187 @ 80% =$660,150(Federal Share) $682,648 @ 20% =$165,037(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 $660,150 forward) Local $165,037 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Adjustment $0 Total Eligible Cost $825,187 Milestone Name Est. Completion Description Date Start Date 1/1/2027 This the anticipated start date for utilizing the federal funding under this grant. End Date 12/31/2030 This is the anticipated end date for the project funded under this grant. 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 JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE PROJECTS (646- 30.09.05 COMMUTE OPERATING OPERATING 0 00) ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE Extended Budget Description The project is designed to provide transportation for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals by adding services in the reverse of peak direction to areas during peak-direction services, including to suburban and lower density employment opportunities.This activity will fund the above JARC operations for a fixed/commuter route which will be operated under a turnkey service contract. The latter is an end-to-end delivery with Operating expenses that includes fuel, oil, driver salaries, and other operating 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 $620,345 forward) Local $620,345 Local/In-Kind $0 State $0 State/In-Kind $0 Other Federal $0 Transportation Development Credit $0 Adjustment $0 Total Eligible Cost $1,240,690 Milestone Name Est. Completion Description Date Start Date 1/1/2027 Anticipated start date. End Date 12/31/2030 End Date. Project Environmental Findings Finding: Class 11(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 Scope Name/ Line Item Line Item Name Quantity FTA Total Eligible Code Number Amount Cost OTHER CAPITAL COST OF 3RD CAPITAL ITEMS 11.71.12 PARTY CONTRACTING 0 $660,150.00 $825,187.00 (BUS)(117-00) JARC JOB ACCESS AND PROJECTS 30.09.05 REVERSE COMMUTE 0 $620,345.00 $1,240,690.00 (646-00) OPERATING ASSISTANCE 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.