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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a revised Federal Transit
Administration Sections 5339 FY2013/2014 grant application and applicable documents and
submit them to the Florida Department of Transportation.
OBJECTIVE: To improve accessibility to existing bus stops in the rural area of the county by
bringing them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).
CONSIDERATION: Section 5339 is a grant program administered by the Florida Department of
Transportation. It provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses, vans, and
related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities in non-urbanized areas.
On January 14, 2014, the Board approved the submittal of a Section 5339 FY2013/2014 grant
application in the amount of $280,668 for six support vehicles. The application was subsequently
submitted to FDOT. In November 2014, FDOT requested that the county revise the application to
require improvements that directly benefit passengers. The revised grant application being submitted
is in response to the request.
The Board adopted the Collier Area Transit (CAT) Bus Stop Assessment, which identified
deficiencies at existing bus stops, on November 18, 2014. The deficiencies ranged from minor
deficiencies (inadequate bus stop sign height) that are quickly and inexpensively corrected to major
deficiencies (no boarding and alighting pad or surrounding infrastructure leading to stop not ADA
compliant), requiring planning, design and coordination at a potentially significant expense to correct.
In the revised application Collier County is requesting funding to improve accessibility at 34 rural bus
stops within the Immokalee area. The average cost for each bus stop is approximately $8,000. The
total estimated cost for this project is $272,000. This capital grant is funded by an 80%Federal share
with a 20% state share.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 5339 capital grant request is $272,000. If awarded,this capital grant will be
funded by an 80% Federal share in the amount of$217,600 and a 20% state share in the amount of
$54,400; no local match is required for this grant. These amounts are preliminary numbers and are
subject to change during final award.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires
majority vote for Board approval.—SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item has no growth management impact.
RECOMMENDATION:, That the Board of County Commissioners approves a Resolution
authorizing execution, submittal, and revision of any and all documents necessary to apply for the
grant, including authorizing the Chairman to execute all required documents including the
Certification and Assurance to FDOT.
Prepared by: Brandy Otero,Associate Project Manager
Attachments: Grant Applications and Resolution
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.12.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a
revised Federal Transit Administration Sections 5339 FY2013/2014 grant application and
applicable documents and submit them to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Meeting Date: 1/13/2015
Prepared By
Name: OteroBrandy
Title: Project Manager, Associate,Transportation Road Maintenance
12/16/2014 3:11:36 PM
Submitted by
Title: Project Manager,Associate,Transportation Road Maintenance
Name: OteroBrandy
12/16/2014 3:11:37 PM
Approved By
Name: ScottTrinity
Title: Manager-Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes
Date: 12/17/2014 8:41:52 AM
Name: SotoCaroline
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, GMD Construction &Maintenance Admin
Date: 12/17/2014 10:07:00 AM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Director-Operations Support, Public Services Division
Date: 12/17/2014 5:01:05 PM
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Director-Alt Transportation Modes, Alternative Transportation Modes
Date: 12/18/2014 11:15:20 AM
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Name: OberrathKaren
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 12/19/2014 3:35:35 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Administrator-Public Services,Public Services Division
Date: 12/22/2014 3:33:02 PM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 12/22/2014 4:23:09 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 12/23/2014 11:44:22 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 1/5/2015 1:40:17 PM
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 1/6/2015 8:18:59 AM
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Go Ter County
Public Services Division
Public Transit& Neighborhood Enhancement
January 13,2015
Michelle S. Peronto
Local Agency Program Coordinator
FDOT, District One, Procurement Office
801 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, Florida 33830
Re: 5339 Grant Submittal
Dear Ms. Peronto:
Collier County submits this Application for the Section 5339 Program Grant and agrees to
comply with all assurances and exhibits attached hereto and by this reference made a part
thereof, as itemized in the Checklist for Application Completeness.
Collier County further agrees, to the extent provided by law (in case of a government agency in
accordance with Sections 129.07 and 768.28, Florida Statutes) to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the Department and all of its officers, agents and employees from any claim, loss,
damage, cost, charge, or expense arising out of the non-compliance by the Agency, its officers,
agents or employees, with any of the assurances stated in this Application.
This Application is submitted on the 13th day of January, 2015 with two (2) original resolutions or
certified copies of the original resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to sign this Application. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michelle E. Arnold, PTNE Director
Collier Area Transit
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Section 5339 APPLICANTS FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE '1
Checklist for Application Completeness
Name of Applicant:Collier County Board of County Commissioner(BCC)
Check one: New Applicant✓ Recurring Applicant
The following must be included in the Application for Section 5339 Capital Assistance in the order listed.
✓ This checklist
✓ Applicant's cover letter(use FDOT provided cover letter).
✓ Two(2)copies of the governing board's Resolution.
✓ Application for Federal Assistance(Form 424,Code 20.509)
n/a Forms B-1 and B-2)Operating and Administrative Expense&Revenues;Grant Request)
✓ Forms C-1 and C-2(Operating and Administrative Expenses&Revenues)
✓ Form C-3(Current Vehicle and Transportation Equipment Inventory)
✓ Form C-4(Capital Request)
✓ Exhibit A-1:Fact Sheet
✓ Exhibit B: Proposed Project Description
✓ Exhibit C: Public Hearing and Publisher's Affidavit(public agencies only)
✓ Exhibit E: Single Audit Act,and a copy of the latest audit,if applicable
n Exhibit E-1: Certification of Exemption from Single Audit Act,if applicable
✓ Exhibit F: Federal Certifications and Assurances
✓ Exhibit G: Certification of Equivalent Service(if grant is for non-accessible vehicles)
✓ Exhibit H: Applicant Certification and Assurance to FDOT
✓ Exhibit I: FTA Section 5333(b)Assurance
n/a Exhibit J: Protection of the Environment(if grant is for facilities)
✓ Exhibit K: Applicant Certification of Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan(TDSP).
Date application was submitted to Local Clearinghouse/RPC: January 13,2015
Additional documents required from New Applicants:
✓ Exhibit A: Current System Description
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RESOLUTION NO.2015-
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A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN TO
SIGN AND SUBMIT A SECTION 5339 GRANT APPLICATION,
INCLUDING ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ASSURANCES, TO
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,TO ACCEPT A
GRANT AWARD IN CONNECTION WITH THAT APPLICATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS PURSUANT
TO THE GRANT AWARDED.
WHEREAS , 49 U.S.C. § 5339 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make
grants and loans to local government authorities such as Collier County to help provide rural
transit services; and
WHEREAS, through an application process administered by the Florida Department of
Transportation, Collier Area Transit has obtained funds that are used for providing rural
transportation services to the residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, has the
authority to apply for and accept grants and make purchases and expend funds pursuant to
grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by Chapter
341,Florida Statutes and by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964,as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners,
Collier County, Florida,that:
1. The BOARD authorizes and approves its Chair to sign and submit any and all
documents required in connection with the Federal Transit Administration 49 U.S.C. §
5339 Grant Application and Award including, but not limited to: (a) authorizing the
Chair to accept and execute any required certifications and assurances and all supporting
documents relating to the grant awarded to the County, (b) approving all necessary
budget amendments to receive and use grant dollars received above or below the target
grant award referenced in the Section 5339 grant application, and (c) authorize the
expenditure of grant funds pursuant to the grant awarded, unless specifically rescinded.
2. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney.
The registered Agent's address is 3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples, FL 34112.
3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon signature by the Chair.
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This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same,this
13th day of January, 2015.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
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By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Tom Henning, Chairman
Approved as to foAl an legality:
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Scott R.Teach.,Deputy County Attorney
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APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Version 7/03
1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Application-place an x in the box Pre-application-place an x in the box
[1 construction [)construction
[x]non-construction [)non-construction
2.DATE SUBMITTED January 14,2014 Applicant Identifier
3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier
4.DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
5.APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name:Collier County Board of County Commissioners Organizational Unit
Department:Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement
Organizational DUNS:076997790 Division:Public Services
Address:3299 Tamiami Trail East#103 Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on
matters Involving this application(give area code)
Street: Prefix: Mrs. First Name:Michelle
City: Naples Middle Name:Edwards
County:Collier Last Name:Arnold
State: FL Zip Code 34112 Suffix:
Country:USA Email:michellearnoldoollieraov,net
6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EON): Phone Number(give area code)
(Replace these boxes with numerals) 239-252-5841
59-6000558
Fax Number(give area code)239-252-6628
8.TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT:(See back of form for Application
❑New o Continuation x Revision Types)County
If Revision,enter appropriate letter(s)in box(es)
(See back of form for description of letters.)
Other(specify) Other(specify)
10.CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
(Replace these boxes with numerals) Federal Transit Administration
20-513
TITLE(Name of Program):Bus&Bus Facilities Program
11.DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:Capital
12.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(Cities,Counties,States, Assistance to replace support vehicles that have outlived
etc.):Community of Immokalee,Marco Island,and Everglades City their useful life.
13.PROPOSED PROJECT 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:19-Trey Radel
Start Date:711114 Ending a.Applicant b.Project
Date:
6/30115
15.ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a.Federal $217,600 .00 a. Yes. X THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS
MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372
PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON:
b.Applicant $ .00 DATE:
c.State $54,400 .00 b.No. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372.
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d.Local S .00 PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE
FOR REVIEW
e.Other $ 0° 17.IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL
DEBT?
f.Program Income $ °0 U Yes. If"Yes"attach an explanation,
X No
g.TOTAL S 272,000
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18.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND
CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE
APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a.Authorized Representative
Prefix: Mr. First Name:Tom Middle Name:
Last Name:Henning Suffix:
b.Title:Chairman c.Telephone Number(give area code)239-252-8605
d.Signature of Authorized Representative: e.Date Signed:
Previous Edition Usable. Authorized for Local Reproduction. Standard Form 424(Rev.9-2003);Prescribed by
OMB Circular A-102
ATTEST proved as to an legality
ovviGHT E. BROCK,CLERK •
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BY: Sco .Teach,Deputy County Attorney
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Circular A-102
FORM C-1
TRANSPORTATION-RELATED OPERATING and ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Name of Applicant: Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
State Fiscal period requesting funding for,from October 1,2014 to September 30,2015
EXPENSE CATEGORY EXPENSE S
Labor (501) $120.400.00
Fringe and Benefits(502) 42,200.00
Services(503) 81,300.00
Materials and Supplies(504) 30,700.00
Vehicle Maintenance(504.01) 1,757,600.00
Utilities(505) 22,700.00
Insurance(506) 9,500.00
Licenses and Taxes(507) 0.00
Purchased Transit Service(508) 3,391,500.00
Miscellaneous(509) 157,200.00
Leases and Rentals(512) 32,500.00
Depreciation(513)
TOTAL EXPENSE $5,645,600.00
FORM C-2
OPERATING and ADMINISTRATIVE REVENUES
OPERATING REVENUE CATEGORY REVENUE S
Passenger Fares for Transit Service (401) $1,193,000.00
Special Transit Fares(402)
Other(403—407)(identify by appropriate code)
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $1,193,000.00
OTHER REVENUE CATEGORY
Taxes Levied Directly by the Transit System(408)
Local Cash Grants and Reimbursements(409) $1,11 4,900.00
Local Special Fare Assistance(410)
State Cash Grants and Reimbursements(411) 888,300.00
State Special Fare Assistance(412)
Federal Cash Grants& Reimbursements(413) 1,613,800.00
Interest Income(414)
Contributed Services (430)
Contributed Cash(431)
Subsidy from Other Sectors of Operations(440)
TOTAL OF OTHER REVENUE $3,617,000.00
GRAND TOTAL ALL REVENUE $4,810,000.00
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Form C-4
CAPITAL REQUEST
VEHICLE REQUEST
GMIS Code
(This column
for FDOT R or E Number Estimated
use ONLY) (a) requested Description (b) (c) Cost
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EQUIPMENT REQUEST (c)
34 ADA improvements to rural bus stops- $272,000
11._._ $8,000 each ,--.
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Sub-total $272,000
(a) Replacement(R)or Expansion (E).
(b) Provide a brief description including the length and type vehicle,type of fuel,lift or ramp,number of seats
and wheelchair positions. Do not show the Make. For example,22' gasoline bus with lift, 12 amb.seats,2 w/c
positions(due to the higher cost of diesel vehicles the applicant will be required to pay the difference in cost
over that of a gasoline vehicle).
(c) Show mobile radios and identify the type of radio(i.e two way radio or stereo radio),computer
hardware/software,etc. under"Equipment Request."
VEHICLE SUBTOTAL$0+EQUIPMENT SUBTOTALS 272,000=$ 272,000 (x).
(x)X 80%=$ 217,600 [Show this amount on Form 424 in block 15(a)]
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EXHIBIT A-1
FACT SHEET
CURRENTLY IF GRANT IS AWARDED
1.Number of one-way passenger trips.*
PER YEAR 1,361,294 1,365,000
2.Number of individuals served unduplicated
(first ride per rider per fiscal year). 1,361,294 1,365,000
PER YEAR
3.Number of vehicles used for this service.
ACTUAL 16 per day 16 per day
4.Number of ambulatory seats.
AVERAGE PER VEHICLE 28 avg seats 28 avg seats
(Total ambulatory seats divided by total number
per vehicle per vehicle
of fleet vehicles)
5.Number of wheelchair positions.
AVERAGE PER VEHICLE
(Total wheelchair positions divided by total 2 wheelchair per vehicle 2 wheelchair per vehicle
number of fleet vehicles)
6. Vehicle Miles traveled.
PER YEAR 1,295,180 1,295,180
7. Average vehicle miles
PER DAY 3,622.19 3,622.19
8. Normal vehicle hours in operation. 1
PER DAY 193 193
9. Normal number of days in operation. 7
PER WEEK
10,Trip length(roundtrip).
AVERAGE 32 32
Estimates are acceptable.
One way passenger trip is the unit of service provided each time a passenger enters the vehicle, is transported,then
exits the vehicle. Each different destination would constitute a passenger trip
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EXHIBIT B
Proposed Project Description
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is requesting FTA Section 5339 funds to improve 34
existing bus stops in the rural area by bringing them into compliance with the American's with Disabilities
Act (ADA). Collier County recently adopted the Collier Area Transit Bus Stop Assessment which can be
reviewed at: http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=7462. CAT currently has 548 bus stops. Of the
total bus stops, the assessment concluded that a total of 35 bus stops were technically ADA compliant. For
those bus stops that were identified with deficiencies, the deficiencies ranged from minor deficiencies
(inadequate bus stop sign height) that are quickly and inexpensively corrected to major deficiencies (no
boarding and alighting pad or surrounding infrastructure leading to stop not ADA compliant), requiring
planning, design, coordination and potentially significant expense to correct.
The study included a two-step prioritization process to help determine which improvements should be
implemented first. The first step examined the conditions at each stop, its accessibility, the safety/security
and its operational efficiency. The second step involved assessing factors that related to the frequency of use
of the bus stop and nearby trip generators to determine the demand for the improvement. After the
assessment and prioritizations were completed, the consultants completed an Implementation and Financial
Plan that included cost estimates for the design and construction of recommended improvements. The plan
estimated a total cost for the improvements at$3,538,200.
Collier County is requesting funding for 34 rural bus stops. The average cost for each bus stop is
approximately $8,000. The total estimated cost for this project is $272,000. The Federal amount requested
is$217,600. A 20% State match will be requested in the amount of$54,400
Section 5339 funding for these bus stops is essential to improve accessibility to CAT riders. Currently, 32 of
the 34 bus stops shown in the attached list are within the Immokalee area. Immokalee is one of the three
"Rural Areas of Opportunity" (RAO) Florida has designated. This means that the area has been adversely
affected by extraordinary economic events or natural disasters. According to the 2012 American Community
Survey, approximately 48% of all families live below the poverty level in Immokalee and 17% of all
residents use mass transit. The residents of Immokalee depend upon CAT to access employment and meet
other needs such as medical and nutritional. Access to the transit system is vital to their well being.
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Project Locations
Stop ID Location
286 Immokalee Road&39th Ave NE
I 341 Lincoln Boulevard& Lake Trafford Road
287 Immokalee Road&Oil Well Road
344 Lincoln Boulevard&Carson Road
363 5 1st Street&E Delaware Ave
368 Farm Workers Village&State Road 29
325 E Main Street&9th Street E
291 Golden Gate Bouelvard & Estates Library
365 E Main Street&New Market Road E
371 S 9th Street&W Main Street
372 Roberts Avenue&N 9th Street
400 N 1st Street&2nd Avenue N
354 S 9th Street&W Main Street
391 Westclox Road&Carson Road
352 N 15th Street&Roberts Ave
375 N 15th Street&5th Ave
389 Carson Road & Lake Trafford Road
405 Hope Circle&S 5th Street
91 Big Cypress Flea Market&Tamiami Trail
374 N 15th Street&Goodwill
343 Lincoln Boulevard & Crestview Drive
335 Carson Road& Lake Trafford Road
407 Hope Circle&S 5th Street
370 5 9th Street& Boston Avenue
380 Crestview Apartments&Carson Road
357 S 5th Street& W Delaware Ave
379 Lake Trafford Road & Friendship Drive
367 E Main Street&New Harvest Road
349 N 15th Street& 8th Ave
332 Marrion Feathers&Pinellas
351 N 15th Street & Immokalee Drive
353 Roberts Avenue&N 9th Stret
355 S 9th Stret& Boston Avenue
402 5 4th Street &W Main Street
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Exhibit C
Public Notice Place holder
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Exhibit E
Single Audit Act(as described in OMB Circular A-133)
Collier County Board of County Commissioners receives$500,000 or more for the current fiscal year from all Federal
sources and therefore is subject to the Single Audit Act. A copy of the most recent audit report was previously sent to
FDOT District Office on March 19,2013.
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EXHIBIT F
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 FTA CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
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FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 FTA CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES SIGNATURE PAGE
(Required of all Applicants for FTA funding and all FTA Grantees with an active Capital or Formula
Project)
AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT
Name of the Applicant:COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Name and Relationship of the Authorized Representative:Stephen Y Carnell
BY SIGNING BELOW, on behalf of the Applicant, I declare that it has duly authorized me to make these
Certifications and Assurances and bind its compliance.Thus, it agrees to comply with all Federal statutes
and regulations,and follow applicable Federal guidance,and comply with the Certifications and
Assurances as indicated on the foregoing page applicable to each application its Authorized
Representative makes to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Federal Fiscal Year 2014,
irrespective of whether the individual that acted on his or her Applicant's behalf continues to represent
it.
FTA intends that the Certifications and Assurances the Applicant selects on the other side of this
document should apply to each Project for which it seeks now,or may later seek FTA funding during
Federal Fiscal Year 2014.
The Applicant affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of the Certifications and Assurances it has selected
in the statements submitted with this document and any other submission made to FTA, and
acknowledges that the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986,31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.,and
implementing U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies,"49 CFR part 31,apply to any
certification,assurance or submission made to FTA.The criminal provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 apply to
any certification, assurance, or submission made in connection with a Federal public transportation
program authorized by 49 U.S.C.chapter 53 or any other statute
In signing this document, I declare under penalties of perjury that the foregoing Certifications and
Assurances,and any other statements made by me on behalf of the Applicant are true and accurate.
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Signature Stephen Y Carnell Date:2/20/2014
Name Stephen Y Carnell
Authorized Representative of Applicant
AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY
For(Name of Applicant):COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
As the undersigned Attorney for the above named Applicant, I hereby affirm to the Applicant that it has
authority under State, local,or tribal government law,as applicable,to make and comply with the
Certifications and Assurances as indicated on the foregoing pages. I further affirm that, in my opinion,
the Certifications and Assurances have been legally made and constitute legal and binding obligations on
it.
I further affirm that, to the best of my knowledge,there is no legislation or litigation pending or
imminent that might adversely affect the validity of these Certifications and Assurances,or of the
performance of its FTA Project or Projects.
Signature:Scott R Teach Date:2/5/2014
Name:Scott R Teach
Attorney for Applicant
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Each Applicant for FTA funding and each FTA Grantee with an active Capital or Formula Project must
provide an Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney pertaining to the Applicant's legal capacity.The Applicant
may enter its signature in lieu of the Attorney's signature, provided the Applicant has on file this
Affirmation,signed by the attorney and dated this Federal fiscal year.
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EXHIBIT G
CERTIFICATION FOR AGENCIES REQUESTING NON-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
All of Collier Area Transit's vehicles are accessible with the exception of the support vehicles which are not utilized to
transport passengers.
CERTIFICATION OF EQUIVALENT SERVICE
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies that its demand responsive service offered to
individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs,is equivalent to the level and quality of service
offered to individuals without disabilities. Such service,when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most integrated
setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to:
1. Response time;
2. Fares;
3. Geographic service area;
4. Hours and days of service;
5. Restrictions on trip purpose;
6. Availability of information and reservation capability;and
7. Constraints on capacity or service availability.
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37,public entities operating demand responsive systems for the general public which
receive financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 53I0,5339,and 5311 of the Federal Transit Administration(FTA)funds
must file this certification with the appropriate state program office before procuring any inaccessible vehicle. Such
public entities not receiving FTA funds shall also file the certification with the appropriate state office program. Such
public entities receiving FTA funds under any other section of the FTA Programs must file the certification with the
appropriate FTA regional office. This certification is valid for no longer than one year from its date of filing.
Executed this day of
(Signature of authorized representative)
Tom Henning, Chairman
(Typed name and title of authorized representative)
ATTEST
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Approved as to form and legality
BY:
Scott R.Teach, Deputy County Attorney
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EXHIBIT H
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCE TO FDOT
To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board
of the applicant agency and submitted with the grant application.
The Collier County BCC certifies and assures to the Florida Department of
Transportation in regard to its Application for Assistance under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 dated January 13,
2015:
1) It shall adhere to all Certifications and Assurances made to the federal government in its
Application.
2) It shall comply with Section 341.051 Florida Statutes and Chapter 14-73 Florida Administrative
Code.
3) It has the fiscal and managerial capability and legal authority to file the application.
4) Local matching funds will be available to purchase vehicles/equipment at the time an order is
placed.
5) It will carry adequate insurance to maintain, repair, or replace project vehicles/equipment in the
even of loss or damage due to an accident or casualty.
6) It will maintain project vehicles/equipment in good working order for the useful life of
vehicles/equipment.
7) It will return project vehicles/equipment to the Department if, for any reason, they are no longer
needed or used for the purpose intended.
8) It recognized the Department's authority to remove vehicles/equipment from its premises, at no
cost to the Department, if the Department determines the vehicles/equipment are not used for the
purpose intended, improperly maintained,uninsured, or operated unsafely.
9) It will not enter into any lease of project vehicles/equipment or contract for transportation
services with any third party without prior written approval of the Department.
10)It will notify the Department within 24 hours of any accident or casualty involving project
vehicles/equipment, and submit related reports as required by the Department.
1 I)It will submit an annual financial audit report to the Department, if required by the Department.
Date: Signature:
Tom Henning, Chairman
Typed name and title
ATTEST Approved as to form and le
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK legality
BY: - Scott R.Teach,Deputy County Attorney
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FTA Section 5333 (b) Assurance
(Note: By signing the following assurance,the recipient of Section 5311,5339,and/or 5311(f)assistance assures
it will comply with the labor protection provisions of 49 U.S.C,5333(b)by one of the following actions: (1)
signing the Special Warranty for the Non-urbanized Area Program; (2)agreeing to alternative comparable
arrangements approved by the Department of Labor(DOL);or(3)obtaining a waiver from the DOL.)
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners(BCC) (hereinafter referred to as the"Recipient")HEREBY
ASSURES that the"Special Section 5333 (b)Warranty for Application to the Small Urban and Rural Program"has
been reviewed and certifies to the Florida Department of Transportation that it will comply with its provisions and all
its provisions will be incorporated into any contract between the recipient and any sub-recipient which will expend
funds received as a result of an application to the Florida Department of Transportation under the FTA Section 5339
Program.
Dated
Tom Henning,Chairman
(Name and Title of Authorized Representative)
(Signature of Authorized Representative)
Note: All applicants must complete the following form and submit it with the above Assurance.
LISTING OF RECIPIENTS,OTHER ELIGIBLE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS,AND
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES OF SUCH PROVIDERS,IF ANY
(See Appendix for Example)
3 4
1 2 Identify Other Eligible Identify Unions(and
Identify Recipients of Site Project by Name,Description,and Surface Transportation Providers)Representing
Transportation Assistance Provider(e.g.Recipient,other Agency,or Providers(Type of Employees of Providers in
Under this Grant. Contractor) Service) Columns 1,2,and 3
Collier County Board of Application for FTA Section 5339 Capital Collier Area Transit Transport Workers Union
County Commissioners Assistance funding for FY 14/15 to bring Service Local 525 AFL-CIO
34 bus stops within the rural area into 2395 North Courtenay
compliance with the Americans with Pkwy,Suite 104
Disabilities Act. Merritt Island,FL 32953
ATTEST
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Approved as to form and legality
BY:
Scott R.Teach,Deputy County Attorney
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Protection of the Environment
Not Applicable.
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Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan
To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board of the applicant
agency and submitted with the grant application.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies and assures to the Florida Department of Transportation
in regard to its Application for Assistance under U.S.C. Section 5310 dated January 13.2015:
1) This grant request is derived from a coordinated plan compliant with Federal Transit Administration Circular
FTA C 9070.1F.
2) The name of this coordinated plan is provided below.
Collier County Transportation Disadvantaged service plan(TDSP)
3) The agency that adopted this coordinated plan is provided below.
Collier Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Di5advantaged
4) The date the coordinated plan was adopted is provided below.
October 25,2013—Major Plan approval
5) The page number of the coordinated plan that this application supports.
Page 39 Goal#4 Objective 4.11 and 4.12
Date: Signature:
Tom Henning,Chairman
Typed name and title
ATTEST
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Approved as to form and Iegality
BY:
Scott R.Teach,Deputy County Attorney
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System Description
Vision:
To be an integral part of Collier County's Transportation network operated effectively and efficiently to
improve economic and environmental benefits while providing all residents an alternative to the automobile.
System Description:
Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides residents and visitors of Collier County with an accessible mode of
travel. These services include public transit for fixed route and paratransit. Collier County occupies a land
area of approximately 2,025.3 square miles making it one of the largest County's in Florida. At least 80
percent of the Collier County land area has been set aside as preserve lands, including Big Cypress National
Preserve, Everglades National Park, two national wildlife refuges, one national research reserve, three
state parks, one state forest, and a number of other public and private parks and nature preserves. In
addition, Collier County has nearly 50 miles of public beaches and a vast area of Agricultural lands. With
such a large land area, comes wear and tear. More vehicle miles traveled translate into increased
maintenance requirements of our fleet.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioner is the governing body for the Public Transportation
system in Collier County. The Public Transportation system,Collier Area Transit (CAT), operates under the
supervision of the Collier County Department of Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement (PINE) for
the Collier County Public Service Division. CAT serves as the public transit provider for Collier County,
serving the Naples, Marco Island, and Immokalee areas. It is the mission of CAT to provide safe, accessible
and courteous public transportation services to our customers.
Collier County is considered a complete brokerage system, contracting all of its operations currently to
Keolis Transit America who is responsible for the day to day transit operations of the transit system
including hiring, training and management of the bus operators and customer service personnel. Keolis
currently employees 105 persons to run the CAT operations of which 27 handle the paratransit operations.
The management and oversight of the Keolis contract is conducted by the Alternative Transportation Modes
(ATM) Department, who has a total of 4.5 employees within the Transit section.
Collier Area Transit's fixed route program had a total of 1,361,294 riders in fiscal year 2013 of which 24%
come from the rural areas. CAT currently offers 16 fixed routes though out Collier County of which four go
to the non-urbanized/rural areas; Route 19 (Provides transportation to and from the Immokalee area to the
lntermodal transfer Station),Route 121 (Provides an early morning and late evening express service between
Immokalee and Marco Island), Route 23 and Route 24 (Provides a circulator within the rural Immokalee
community). Because of the high poverty level and limited access to vehicles, many residents with the
Immokalee community and surrounding areas rely on CAT for access to employment and to meet other
personal needs. It is imperative that these residents are able to safely access CAT's bus stops to continue to
support themselves and their families.
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Coyer County
Public Services Division
Public Transit& Neighborhood Enhancement
January 13, 2015
Southwest Florida RPC
Nichole Gwinnett
IC& R Coordinator
1926 Victoria Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
RE: Transmittal of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Grant Application for Intergovernmental
Coordination and Review, (IC&R)
Dear Ms. Gwinnett:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners is submitting this revised application to the Florida
Department of Transportation for Section FTA 5339 program. Please review this grant application and
send a copy of the response letter to:
Michelle S. Peronto, Transit Projects Coordinator —
Florida Department of Transportation, District I Modal Development Office/Public Transit.
801 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, Florida 33830
This Application is submitted on this 13`h day of January, 2015. Thank you for your assistance in this
matter.
All appropriate signatures on these documents will be obtained and will be forwarded to you immediately
after.
Sincerely,
Michelle E. Arnold
Director, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Collier Area Transit
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Putt Transit&Nefghb ithood Enhancement•3299 Tamiami Trail E..Suite 103•Naples,Florida 34112.5746.239-252-5840•FAX 239-252-6628•ww•v.colliergov.nel
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