Des Moines Regional Transit Authority

Purpose of Award:this Is an Ffy 2021 Section 5307 Arp Act Application in the Amount of $17172098. Per Arpa the Grant Requests 100% in Federal Share. This Application Uses Arp Act Funding to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Prioritization on Payroll and Operational Needs of the Organization. the Application Scope of Work Includes Net Operating Reimbursements as Well as 10% Indirect Costs From July 1 2021 Through June 30 2024. Dart Will Not Be Applying Costs From Our Contracted Demand Response Services With the Taxi Company.activities to Be Performed: Dart Will Use This Funding to Cover All Eligible Net Operating Expenses Such as Driver Salaries Fuel and Preventive Maintenance in Order to Continue Transit Operations.expected Outcomes:this Funding Will Allow and Ensure the Continued Operation and Maintenance of the Fleet Ensuring Both Service Reliability and Safety. Intended Beneficiaries:dart and the Riders in the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area Will Benefit From the Continued Operation Which Will Ensure That Riders Have Access to Be Able to Take Their Essential Trips Like Traveling to Work or Medical Appointments.subrecipient Activities: There Are No Subrecipient Activities Relating to This Award.funding Summary:this Grant Application Includes Only Funding Under Arp Act at 100% Federal Share That Will Cover Net Operating Expenses.other Information:dart Is the Designation Recipient for the Des Moines Urbanized Area and Operates Fixed Route On-call Paratransit and Rideshare Services. Our Transit Hub Is Located at 620 Cherry Street and Our Operations/maintenance Facility Is Located at 1100 Dart Way Both Located in Des Moines.the Recipient Agrees That If It Receives Federal Funding From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Through a Pass-through Entity Through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act a Different Federal Agency or Insurance Proceeds for Any Portion of a Project Activity Approved for Fta Funding Under This Grant Agreement It Will Provide Written Notification to Fta and Reimburse Fta for Any Federal Share That Duplicates Funding Provided by Fema Another Federal Agency or an Insurance Agency.as of March 27 2020 Dart Certifies to Fta That We Do Not Have Furloughed Employees.