Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
MARCH 18, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: CAP-AND-TRADE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP)
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER approving the Resolution in Attachment A that:
A. Authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to claim $39,098,039 in fiscal year (FY) 2019-20 LCTOP grant funds for the Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Project;
B. Certifies that Metro will comply with LCTOP certification and assurances and the authorized agent requirements; and
C. Authorizes the CEO or his designee to execute all required documents and any amendment with the California Department of Transportation.
Issue
ISSUE
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) is a cap-and-trade program established in 2014 that provides operating and capital assistance funds to public transportation agencies throughout California to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. The State issued the FY 2019-20 guidelines for the LCTOP in February 2020 and agencies must claim these formula grant funds by April 8, 2020. The grant package must include an adopted Board resolution that provides project information and certifies that Metro will comply with all LCTOP conditions and requirements. Therefore, staff is seeking Board approval of the resolution contained in Attachment A.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Each year, the State makes LCTOP formula grant funds available through a process administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in coordination with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and the State Controller's Office (SCO).
In February 2020, the State notified eligible agencies of their FY 2019-20 fund allocation amounts, including $36,016,862 apportioned to Metro. In addition, 12 Los Angeles County municipal operators requested to transfer to Metro $3,081,177 of their FY ...
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