Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $15,090,625.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

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On June 29, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution No. R-218-2021

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Roads & infrastructure

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

The figure in this motion

$15,090,625

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 29 June 2021 meeting — page 16

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