Des Moines Regional Transit Authority

Original Application Purpose of Award:dart Will Utilize Formula 5307 Funds for the Purchase of Four Rolling Stock Vehicles (BUSES) Equipment (shop Equipment Bus Surveillance Systems Computer Hardware); Continue Lease of 19 Buses From 2016; Contract for Third-party Bus Inspections; and Charge Eligible Expenses for Preventive Maintenance and Ada Paratransit. Indirect Costs Are Not Being Applied to This Application and Its Scope of Work.this Application Is for 72.3% ($4932220) of the 5307 Apportionment ($6821420) for FFY2021. the Remaining 27.7% ($1889200) of the Federal Funds Will Be Programed at a Later Date. These Remaining Funds Will Be Used Toward Activities Relating to Constructing a New Operations and Maintenance Facility When Dart Has an Approved Project. This Application Will Also Utilize FY2021 Fhwa STBG in the Amount of $1400000.FUNDING Summary:note: This Application Is for 72.3% ($4932220) of the 5307 Apportionment for FFY2021. the Remaining 27.7% ($1889200) of the Federal Funds Will Be Programed at a Later Date to Be Used Toward Darts New Operations and Maintenance Facility.funding: FFY2021 Formula 5307 Funds = $4932220 FFY2021 STBG Funds Flexed From Highway = $1400000 Local Funding = $1570355DART Asks for Permission to Apply Adjustment Funding From Auction Proceeds Above $5K of $30914 and Accident FMV of Two Rideshare Vehicles of $19084 Back to the Grant Rather Than Refunding the Federal Share to Fta (see Adjustments #1 for More Information). All the Amounts Described Above Are Being Applied at 80% Federal and 20% Local.adjustment Funding Totals = $49998 Total ($39998 Federal) Being Applied to Alis 11.42.07 and 11.42.20.SOURCE of Local Match: the Local Match for Capital Purchases and Operating Projects Are Provided via Property Taxes (annual Levy). This Application Does Not Include Funds for Research And/or Development Activities. Activities to Be Performed:dart Will Utilize Formula 5307 Funds for the Purchase of Four Rolling Stock Vehicles (BUSES) Equipment (shop Equipment Bus Surveillance Systems Computer Hardware); Continue Lease of 19 Buses From 2016; Contract for Third-party Bus Inspections; and Charge Eligible Expenses for Preventive Maintenance and Ada Paratransit. Indirect Costs Are Not Being Applied to This Application and Its Scope of Work.there Are a Total of 4 Heavy-duty Buses Being Replaced on This Grant All of Which Are Less Than 30 Heavy-duty Models. Federal Funding Is Being Applied on the Ada Buses at 85% With the Exception of the Three STBG Funded Vehicles Which Are 80% (funding Stipulation).expected Outcomes: the Expected Outcomes of These Grant Activities Include Improved Safety Schedule (on-time Performance) and Reliability of the Fleet From the Replacement and Continuation of the Bus Lease. the Replacement of Shop Equipment and Hardware Will Help Ensure That the Fleet and Facilities Are Maintained to Be Able to Meet Our Goals Relating to State of Good Repair and Transit Asset Management. the Replacement and Installation of Bus Shelters Will Assist With Passenger Comfort While Waiting at the Bus Stop. Intended Beneficiaries:these Projects Will Benefit Transit Riders in the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area (darts Service Area).subrecipient Activities:there Are No Subrecipient Activities on This Grant.other Information:start Date - the Award Start Date Is the Same as the Date of Award. End Date - the End Date Is Anticipated at 09/30/2024 With Close-out of 12/31/2024.SECURITY and Associated Transit Improvements Dart Will Allocate at Least 1% of the Federal Formula 5307 Funds Towards Security (excluding Flexed Funds From Highway) and Continue the 1% Towards Associated Transit Improvements Even Though It Is Not Required; the Amounts Are Listed Below.security 11.32.07 Surveillance Systems/security Equipment - $68500 Federalassociated Transit Improvements - 11.92.02 Bus Shelters - $108000 Federal End Original Application