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Committee adopts ordinance to formalize Metro’s authority to apply for federal transit grants
Summary
The committee approved proposed ordinance 20-25-0109, amended, to add code language authorizing Metro’s general manager to apply for Federal Transit Administration grants on behalf of King County and to clarify the term “designated recipient.” The item will be expedited to the full council.
The Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee on April 15 approved proposed ordinance 20-25-0109, as amended, to add a chapter to Title 28 of the King County Code authorizing the Metro general manager to execute and file Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant applications and related certifications on behalf of King County.
Committee staff said the ordinance responds to an FTA review that sought clarity about Metro’s authority to apply for federal transit funding. The ordinance formalizes current practice by memorializing in code that the Metro general manager may submit applications and execute FTA…
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