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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

This presentation outlines the purpose, funding breakdown, and guidelines for transportation projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It covers the infrastructure stimulus program, funding allocations for Florida, project rules, local and state projects, and specific project requests for Orange County.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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  1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 February 24, 2009

  2. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  3. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  4. Overview of the Plan • Tax Relief $ 288 • State & Local Relief 144 • Infrastructure & Science 111 • Protecting the Vulnerable 81 • Health Care 59 • Education and Training 53 • Energy 43 • Other 8 • Total $ 787 B

  5. Overview of the Plan Purpose of the Plan • Create and save jobs • Jumpstart the economy • Build foundation for long-term growth

  6. Overview of the Plan • Florida - $12.2 billion over three years • Education • Medicaid • Transportation • Other • Governor’s proposed FY 2010 budget includes $4.7 billion from stimulus funds

  7. Overview of Plan • Local governments • Estimated $5.3 billion through state agencies • $600 million in competitive grants • Funding over next three years

  8. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  9. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Program

  10. Transportation • $48B Nationwide Transportation Infrastructure Investment • Aviation - Transit • Highways - Maritime • Railroads • Additional $10B for High Speed and Passenger Rail (Competitive Grants)

  11. Transportation • $1.7B for Florida transportation infrastructure • $1.35B Highways and Bridges • $290M Urban Transit Systems • $50M Airport Improvements • Funding to be apportioned by population formula • Funding available for mix of state and qualifying local projects

  12. Transportation Project Rules • Must be construction ready • Federal requirements must be met (NEPA, URWRA, Buy America, Davis-Bacon) • Must be in MPO long range plan and local comprehensive plan • No previous expenses can be reimbursed • Must be prioritized by MPO and locals • No supplanting of current year funds • Constructing agency must be LAP certified • MPO will need to amend TIP

  13. Transportation • METROPLAN (MPO) Infrastructure Funding Categories • Highway Capacity Projects • Management & Operations, Resurfacing and Bridge Projects • Enhancements & Other Projects • Training Projects

  14. Orange County State Projects • MetroPlan Orlando approved state and local prioritized list • Orange County - state projects • SR 50 (SR 429 to Avalon Road) • $35.5M (approx. project cost)

  15. Orange County Local Projects • Maintenance & Operations, Resurfacing and Bridge Projects • 4 Bridges • 7 Resurfacing • 4 ITS • 1 Intersection

  16. Orange County Local Projects • Bridge Replacement Projects • Taylor Creek Road • Campo Way • Harrell Road • Thorpe Road • Total Request: $3.83M

  17. Orange County Local Projects • Resurfacing Projects • Lake Underhill Road • General Rees Avenue • Dean Road • Kaley Street • Bennett Road • Lakeville Road • Pine Hills Road • Total Request: $7.3M

  18. Orange County Local Projects • ITS Projects • LED Traffic Signal Conversion • Pedestrian Safety Projects • In-Pavement LED Lane Lights • Highway Signing Program • Total Request: $4.88M

  19. Orange County Local Projects • Intersection Project • Powers Drive at Indian Hill Road • Total Request: $483K

  20. Orange County Local Projects • Enhancement and Other Projects • 9 Trails • 16 Sidewalks • 14 Drainage Related • Funding -- TBD

  21. Orange County Local Projects • Training Projects • Texas Engineering Extension Service • Traffic Signal O&M for 35 Persons • Light Brigade • Fiber Optics for Traffic Systems • Funding Request $ 81.7K

  22. Transit – LYNX • $22.5M Requested • Appropriation FTA 4LYNX • TIP Amendment

  23. High Speed Rail • $8B Nationwide • Appropriation FTA 4HSRA • Develop information & application process next 2 months • FL HSR Competitive • EIS complete (2005) • FL HSR Authority meeting • Feb. 26th at OIA

  24. OOCEA • $549.5M Requested • SR 408 8-Lane Widening • SR 417 Interchanges (2) • SR 429 Interchanges (2) • Chickasaw Trail/SR 408 Overpass

  25. Turnpike Enterprise • $101.3M Requested • SR 528 6-Lane Widening • Three Lakes Toll Plaza

  26. Aviation – OIA • Appropriation FAA 4OIA • $137.7M Requested • Taxiway Overlay & Rehab and Construction • Airfield Improvements • Runway Lighting Upgrades • Baggage System Capacity • Tradeport Drive • Cargo Road • Master Plan Update* *Subject to Stimulus Eligibility

  27. Follow-Up Meetings • FDOT, MPO & Other Local Governments • Identify Funding Levels State/Local • Identify Process • Contracts • FDOT Requirements • Amend TIP/WP/CIP • LAP Certification

  28. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  29. Social Services Medicaid • $87 billion in Plan • Estimate for Florida is $5.2 billion over three years • Beneficial for local hospitals and providers • Positive impact to PCAN clinics • Prohibition on increasing county Medicaid costs

  30. Social Services Community Service Block Grant • $1 billion available; $29 million for Florida • Serve an additional 11 million individuals • Increases income eligibility ceiling to 200% of federal poverty • Housing, emergency food, etc. • Funds based on formula

  31. Social Services • Crisis and Long Term Family Assistance (Welfare Revolving Fund) • Crisis Assistance Program - Short term assistance providing one time rental/mortgage payment, utilities to prevent homelessness • Family Resource Program - Case Management and temporary financial support for long term self-sufficiency

  32. Social Services Welfare Revolving Fund • FY 06-07 • 45,000 calls • 80% eligible based on prescreening • 5% assisted (2,622 families) • Call volume up 20% in FY 07-08 • Costs per client increasing • Funding history • $2M FY 96-97 • $1M FY 08-09

  33. Social Services Community Health Centers (FQHC’s) • 2.1 billion competitive grant funding • Funds directed to Federally qualified health centers • Funding for service expansion and facilities • Important revenue source for PCAN • Work with our partners to secure funds

  34. Social Services Head Start • $1 billion for Head Start • Funds distributed based on current formula funding • Requesting Head Start facility funds

  35. Social Services Health Information • $5 billion competitive grants • Seek funds for PCAN electronic medical records • Continue to work with Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for funds

  36. Social Services Community Funding Opportunites • Employment training grants-Workforce Investment • Public health funding • Senior nutrition programs • WIC increases • Child Care • Grants to non-profits

  37. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  38. HOUSING Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) The program helps reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing energy efficiency of homes. Current Fiscal Year Funding: $100,000 Potential Funding from Stimulus: $500,000 to $1 million

  39. HOUSING Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) • Under the Recovery Act, ESG funds will be used for homeless prevention activities such as: • Short term or medium term rental assistance • Family stabilization services to include case management and other community resources • Housing relocation assistance including security and utility deposits • Current Fiscal Year Funding: $270,000 • Potential Funding from Stimulus: $1 to $2M

  40. HOUSING Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP) • Provides $2 billion nationwide for competitive NSP grants • Establishes a set aside of NSP funds for competitive grants among non-profits • Includes competitive funding for governments • The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has 75 days to publish the rules

  41. HOUSING Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • The purpose of the CDBG program is to revitalize low to moderate income communities. • Current Fiscal Year Funding: $6.2 million • Potential Stimulus Funding: $2 million additional funding

  42. HOUSING Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan • The plan will offer assistance to as many as 9 million homeowners while attempting to prevent the destructive impact of foreclosures. • Three components: • Refinancing for responsible homeowners to make their mortgages more affordable • A $75 billion homeowner stability initiative to reach at-risk homeowners • Supporting low mortgage rates by strengthening confidence in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

  43. HOUSING Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Refinancing for responsible homeowners includes: • Access to low cost refinancing would substantially reduce mortgage payments. • Benefits borrowers who owe more than 80 percent of the value of the home and cannot refinance. • Current rules require 80 percent loan to value for refinancing. • Under the new rule mortgage debt will be allowed to be up to 105% of home value.

  44. HOUSING Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan $75 Billion Homeowner Stability Initiative: • Includes loan modifications to reach 3-4 million homeowners using reduced interest payments and incentives to servicers and borrowers • Offers clear and consistent guidelines for loan modifications • Requires participation by financial institutions receiving federal money • Strengthens the HOPE for Homeowners and Other FHA loan programs

  45. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  46. Other • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants • Brown Fields • Underground Storage Tanks • Byrne/JAG grants • COPS grants • Crime Victims Assistance • Clean Water State Revolving Fund • Other

  47. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  48. Internal Tracking • Legislative Team • Federal and State • Grants Coordinator and Grants Committee • Staff Work Group • Executive Group • Comptroller’s Office

  49. Presentation Outline • Overview of the Plan • County Programs • Transportation • Social Services • Housing • Other • Internal Tracking • Next Steps • Summary

  50. Next Steps • Monitor and coordinate through appropriate state agencies • Complete grant applications • Process budget and CIP amendments as necessary • Tracking and compliance • Keep Board updated

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