Public hearing on grant application for ADA-accessible transit vehicles.

Notice of Intent to Consider
Enactment of an Ordinance
NOTICE is hereby given by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, that said Board at 10:00 a.m., on April 14, 2026, at the Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 422, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, intends to consider enactment of an Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $1,022,656 IN FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2026 PURSUANT	TO 49 U.S.C. SECTION 5310, TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A $113,630 LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PURCHASE OF 9 ADA-ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT VEHICLES FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES, EACH VALUED AT $126,254; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED GRANT AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD, PROVIDED THE AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION DOES NOT INCREASE THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OR IMPOSE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON THE COUNTY, AND SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY BY THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT THE GRANT FUNDING IF IT IS AWARDED AND TO TAKE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
Interested parties may appear in person at the above-referenced meeting of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and be heard with respect to this public hearing item. Members of the public appearing in person must comply with any posted requirements regarding social distancing or facial coverings while in County buildings in compliance with the Broward County administrative policy.
To view the meeting remotely or to review the proposed Ordinance electronically, visit https://broward.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=15 and click on the link corresponding to the meeting date. The complete text of the proposed Ordinance is also available for review in the Records, Taxes and Treasury Division, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 336-U, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. If due to a disability, you require communication aids, please contact the County Administrator's office at 954-357-7000. Please make your request in advance, if possible.
Dated this 27th day of March, 2026
3/30/2026
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