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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Committee Approved)

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Authorize Use of Reserve Funds in Event of Federal Government Shutdown (language only)

Item 435 #2h

Item 435 #2h

Transportation
Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Language

Page 510, after line 7, insert:

"C. The Department of Rail and Public Transportation may use funds from the reserve balance pursuant to subsection F of 33.2-1526.1 to provide short-term loans to transit providers who receive 5310 and 5311 funding due to a delay in receipt of that funding because of a federal government shutdown.  The Department shall provide a short-term loan to the transit entity limited to the amount approved in the Six-Year Improvement Program. Within 60 days of executing the federal award, the Department shall request reimbursement from the federal government to replenish the reserve balance.”



Explanation

(This amendment allows DRPT to use reserves from the Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund to provide short -term loans to transit entities to fill in for federal 5310 funds, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities grants, and federal 5311 funds, Formula Grants for Rural Areas program, if these funds are cut off due to a federal shutdown.)