Notice of Public Hearing and intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration in the estimated amount of $42,835,214. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the Board Meeting of March 27, 2009, the ...

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Board Room of South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Notice of Public Hearing and intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration in the estimated amount of $42,835,214.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the Board Meeting of March 27, 2009, the Governing Board for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., to receive public input on the SFRTA’s intent to file Section 5307 and Section 5309 Grant Applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $42,835,214. All interested individuals and/or groups are invited to attend this meeting and will have an opportunity to present their views and comments, or by responding in writing to: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. The following represents SFRTA’s Program of Projects:
Urbanized Area: Miami, Florida
Federal Transit Administration Apportionment: $42,835,214
Total Funds Available: $42,835,214
Designated Recipient: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
GPS Tracking System 1,600,000
General Engineering Consultants 500,000
Program Support 1,000,000
General Planning, Capital Development and Planning Studies 3,375,000
Preventative Maintenance 10,139,000
Hialeah Yard Layover track 500,000
New Rail Cars 3,000,000
Coach Wraps 850,000
Ticket Vending Machines 3,000,000
In-Board Hot Box Detectors 1,000,000
Dynamic Stabilizer 850,000
Smart Card 445,000
West Palm Beach Intermodal 517,000
Locomotive Acquisition* 8,029,607
Rolling Stock* 8,029,607
TOTAL PROJECT $42,835,214
FUNDING SOURCES
FTA Capital Assistance $26,776,000
American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009/FTA $16,059,214*
TOTAL PROJECTS $42,835,214
Total Request $42,835,214
These improvements will enhance significantly the service reliability of passenger and freight service in the rail corridor owned by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Those wishing to review or obtain a copy of any materials pertaining to this public hearing may contact: Carla D. McKeever at [phone]. All written comments will be entered into the official records of the public hearing. Persons wishing to address the Board are requested to complete an “Appearance Card” and will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Unless amended, this notice will serve as the final Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2009 for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Carla D. McKeever at [phone].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Executive Office, 800 N. W. 33 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.