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2026100

FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964

Introduced
June 7, 2026
Latest action
June 7, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. 2026100 RE: AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF SECTION 5339 GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 WITH FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, POLASEK, METZGER, BRENDLI, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2025082, this Legislature authorized the receipt of Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) grant funding (FTA Grant NY 2025-035) for implementation of a new farebox replacement project, and WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration has apportioned additional Section 5339 formula funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 to the County of Dutchess in the amount of $505,717, and WHEREAS, grant applications will be filed under Section 5339, and the federal portion of this project shall be up to $505,717, the State matching portion of the grant funding shall be up to $63,215, and the County matching portion of the grant funding shall be up to $63,215 for a total of $632,147, all of which will be used to assist in funding the new Dutchess County Department of Public Works – Public Transit Division farebox replacement project, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Legislature to authorize the execution and filing of grant applications and to amend the 2026 Adopted County Budget to accept such funds and provide for the receipt and expenditure of said funds, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the County Executive, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute and file applications with the Federal Transit Administration for Section 5339 formula funds and under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, and to furnish such additional information as the Federal Transit Administration may require in connection with the applications, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Executive, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute such grant agreements arising from such applications on behalf of Dutchess County with the Federal Transit Administration to aid in the financing of capital projects pursuant to Section 5339 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Executive, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to accept and receive on behalf of the County, financial assistance for capital projects pursuant to Section 5339 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, and be it further PUBLIC WORKS RESOLVED, that the County Executive, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute any necessary agreements, arising from such applications on behalf of Dutchess County from the New York State Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of capital projects, and RESOLVED, that the County Executive, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to accept such funds on behalf of Dutchess County from the New York State Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of capital projects, and RESOLVED, that the County is permitted to acquire project funding under Section 5339 in an amount not to exceed $632, 147 of total funding of which $505,717 are Federal funds, $63,215 are State funds, and $63,215 are County funds, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Finance is authorized, empowered and directed to amend the 2026 Adopted County Budget as follows: APPROPRIATIONS Increase/(Decrease) ET0612.5680.2500.05 A. 1990.4007 A.9950.9851 Other Equipment 5 Year General Contingency Contribution to ET Capital $632,147 ($63,215) $ 63.215 $632,147 REVENUES Increase ET0612.5680.50310 ET0612.5680.35890.00 ET0612.5680.45890.00 Interfund Transfer Other Transp. Capital Projects Other Transp. Capital Projects $ 63.215 $ 63,215 $505.717 $632,147 CA-066-26 EMW/rjw G-1523-S 05/13/26 Fiscal Impact: See Attached APPROVED Susan, Seren SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Deto June 17, 2026 STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS his is to certift that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing Resolution with the origin esolution now on file in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted br said Legislature on the 8ch dar of Tune, 2026, and the same a true and corre transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof. IN WINESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 9th das of June 2020 JULIE SHIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE COORDINATION Initialing indicates information only: County Executive Eu County Attorney (as to form) Dew/zhuPublic Works SD/2M Finance DAB/EMUComptroller Em Budget SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROBERT H. BALKIND, P.E. COMMISSIONER DAVID C. WHALEN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM TO: Gregg Pulver, Assistant County Executive FROM: David C. Whalen, Deputy Commissioner DCu DATE: May 1, 2026 RE: RESOLUTION REQUEST - FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ACCEPT FEDERAL 5339 FUNDS AND NY STATE MATCHING FUNDS Attached please find the Resolution Request and Fiscal Impact Statements authorizing the application for and execution of Federal Section 5339 funds, along with the required New York State matching funds. Grant applications will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $505,717 in Section 5339 previously allocated formula funds (MPO Resolution 26-04) to support the Dutchess County Public Transit (DCPT) system. These funds will be used to amend the existing FTA Grant NY-2025-035 to include additional FFY2025 Section 5339 funding for the balance of the implementation of the new farebox replacement project. The total project cost is $632, 147, to be funded as follows: Federal Funds: $505,717 (Section 5339) State Matching Funds: $63,215 County Matching Funds: $63,215 This resolution authorizes the County Executive, or her designee, to submit applications, execute agreements, and accept both Federal and New York State matching funds. These funds are critical to reducing costs for taxpayers while supporting the County's transit system now and in the future. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 | (845) 486-2085 | www.dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 632,147 Total Current Year Revenue $ and Source $505.717 - FFY 2025 5339 Funds 583,215 - Local Maching Funds Source of County Funds (check one): E Existing Appropriations, "Contingency, •Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, • Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Amount $ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: $568,932 Net County Cost (this year): $63,215 Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Grant applications will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $505,717 in Section 5339 previously allocated formula funds (MPO Resolution 26-04) to support the Dutchess County Public Transit (DCPT) system. These funds will be used to amend the existing FTA Grant NY-2025-035 to include additional FFY2025 Section 5339 funding for the balance of the implementation of the new farebox replacement project. The total project cost is $632,147, which of $505,717-Federal Funds; $63,215-State Matching Funds and $63,215-County Matching Funds. Prepared by: David C. Whalen ×2085 Dew Prepared On: 5/01/2026 Dut pot DUTCHESS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL Better ways from here to there APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5339 FORMULA FUNDS IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA WHEREAS, the Dutchess Transportation Council (DCT), Orange County Transportation Council WHEREAS, the federal surface transportation programs that are the responsibility of the DCTC, OCTC, and UCT are authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IJA or 'Infrastructure Act') (PL 117-58, November 15, 2021); and WHEREAS, the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh NY Urban Area has been designated a Transportation Management Area (TMA) and is referred to as the Mid-Hudson Valley TMA; and WHEREAS, Section 5339 formula funds have been apportioned by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Mid-Hudson Valley Transportation Management Area (TMA) for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FFY 2025); and WHEREAS, the DCTC, OCTC and UCTC ("the TMA Transportation Councils") share responsibility for transportation planning and programming within the TMA; and WHEREAS, the three TMA Transportation Councils have considered the planning factors under 23 USC 135 (d)(1)(A-J) in reaching consensus on the methodology supporting the sub-allocation of the FFY 2025 Section 5339 formula funds apportioned to UZA89 for the transit services within the three counties; and WHEREAS, the three TMA Transportation Councils have adopted and periodically updated the methodology for distributing the FTA Section 5339 formula funds; and WHEREAS, the three TMA Transportation Councils wish to allocate FFY 2025 Section 5339 formula funds; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Dutchess County Transportation Council (DCT) agrees to the distribution of FFY 2025 FTA Section 5339 formula funds as specified in Attachment 1. Resolution 26-04 Page 1 of 3 DUTCHESS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL Better ways from here to there CERTIFICATE, the undersigned, duly qualified and Secretary of the Dutchess County Transportation Council, certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by ballot on February 27, 2026. 2|27/2026 Date .. peeran Anola ulianne Fuda, P.E., Secretar Dutchess County Transportation Council Resolution 26-04 Page 2 of 3 TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL Better ways from here to thare ATTACHMENT 1 Distribution of FTA Section 5339 Formula Funds Mid-Hudson Valley Transportation Management Area FFY 2025 FFY 2025 Full Allocation....... Public Operators Dutchess County. Orange County. Ulster County. Total.................... $1,103,392 ... $505,717 .....$344,127 ....$253,548 ... $1,103,392 Resolution 26-04 Page 3 of 3 Public Works and Capital Projects Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli (C) ABSENT District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson ABSENT District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby ABSENT District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes (VC) X District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca X District 24 - Dover and Pawling House X 9 Present: ____ 3 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 9 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: _____ 2026100 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF SECTION 5339 GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 WITH FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X X X 23 Present: ____ 2 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 23 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ 2026100 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF SECTION 5339 GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 WITH FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964