Whatcom Transportation Authority

This Grant Includes $21226320 in Fy 2021 Arp Section 5307 Funds Sub-allocated to Whatcom Transportation Authority (bellingham Uza) From Washingtons Allocation and Represents the Full Amount Allocated to the Bellingham Uza. the Split/suballocation Letter(s) Dated 06/08/2021 Is Attached in Trams. These Funds Will Be Used at 100% Federal Share to Prevent Prepare for and Respond to the Pandemic. This Application Utilizes Arp Funding to Help Cover Payroll Salaries and Wages Along With Related Payroll Tax and Employee Benefit Expenses to Help Prevent Respond to and Recover From the COVID-19 Pandemic. Purposethe Purpose of This Award Is to Provide Operating Assistance to Whatcom Transportation Authority to Assist It in Recovering From the COVID-19 Pandemic During the Period of 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2022.ACTIVITIES to Be Performedfunds Will Be Used to Cover All Eligible Operating Expenses Such as Driver Salaries Wages and Related Payroll Tax and Employee Benefit Expenses.expected Outcomesfunding Will Permit Whatcom Transportation Authority to Continue to Provide Operations.intended Beneficiarieswhatcom Transportation Authority and the Riders That Rely on Its Service Will Benefit From Continued Services Permitting Workers to Get to Work and Riders to Get to Essential Services.subrecipient Activitiesnonespecial Condition for Emergency Related Fundingthe 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 Company.special Language for Furlough Certificationthe Recipient Certifies That It Has Not Furloughed Any Employees Since March 27 2020.