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File #: 2025-RT-14    Version: 1
Type: Laredo Mass Transit Board Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/28/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2025 Final action:
Title: Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Opinion of Counsel Letter and Authorizing Resolution for Laredo Transit Management, Inc. - El Metro.
Attachments: 1. 2025 0227 Letter to FTA Opinion of Counsel, 2. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION 2025-RT-14
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SUBJECT

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Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Opinion of Counsel Letter and Authorizing Resolution for Laredo Transit Management, Inc. - El Metro.

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

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BACKGROUND

FTA Opinion of Counsel letter serves as a legal document where an applicant's attorney formally confirms their legal authority to apply for and receive federal transit funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), citing relevant state and local statutes and assuring that no legal impediments exist to receiving the grant money; essentially verifying the applicant's capacity to undertake the proposed project and manage the funds.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommends the approval of this resolution.

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Fiscal Impact

 

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:

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