AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY'S UPDATED COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION TITLE VI PROGRAM TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, MANDATING THAT NO PERSON BASED ON RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SHALL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN THE ACCESS OR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE TITLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT TO THE TITLE VI PROGRAM.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Coconut Creek's public transportation program, partially funded by Broward County, currently makes twenty-three (23) passenger trips per day on average. This transportation program offers a North and a South Bus Route, which provide a wide range of trip purposes that include: medical, nutrition, shopping, social service, training, employment, social, and recreation. All five (5) Broward County-provided buses are equipped for wheelchair service. In order to provide such services, the City relies heavily on federal funds distributed by the Federal Department of Transportation to Broward County, and then to the City as a sub-recipient.
DISCUSSION:
On November 8, 2018, through Resolution No. 2018-249, the Coconut Creek City Commission adopted its first Title VI Program as part of Broward County's requirements to be part of their Shuttle Bus Program and receive federal funding. On October 27, 2022, through Resolution No. 2022-224, the Coconut Creek City Commission approved the required Title VI Program update. The City's Community Transportation Title VI Program, developed by City staff in collaboration with Broward County's Transportation Department, details the City's public transportation program and the efforts to make the program accessible to all users equally. In order to continue receiving the funds, participating cities must adopt, no later than June 2026, an FDOT-State Management Plan - Title VI Program...
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