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Agenda 07/08/2014 Item #16D107/8/2014 16.D.10. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve a Transportation Coordination Agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. OBJECTIVE: To assist in the transportation services for those individuals receiving service from United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) responsible for coordinating transportation services within the County. United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. has requested that Collier County, as the CTC, enter into a Coordination Agreement to support their use of Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant funds. The grant funds awarded to United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. are to be utilized to purchase a vehicle that will transport individuals who attend their programs. The agreement formalizes the information required by United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. on an annual basis. Information to be provided includes the annual operating report which the CTC is required to submit to the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Federal Transit Administration required drug and alcohol testing verification. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact is associated with this action. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval. —SRT GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Transit capital and operations supports goals and objectives of the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the execution of the Transportation Coordination Agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. Prepared by: Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager Packet Page -1579- 7/8/2014 16.D.10. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.10. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Transportation Coordination Agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. Meeting Date: 7/8/2014 Prepared By Name: ScottTrinity Title: Manager - Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes 6/20/2014 9:38:05 AM Submitted by Title: Manager - Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes Name: ScottTrinity 6/20/2014 9:38:06 AM Approved By Name: ScottTrinity Title: Manager - Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes Date: 6/20/2014 11:51:20 AM Name: TownsendAmanda Title: Director - Operations Support, Public Services Division Date: 6/24/2014 4:21:47 PM Name: AlonsoHailey Title: Operations Analyst, Public Services Division Date: 6/25/2014 1:18:04 PM Name: GreeneColleen Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services Date: 6/25/2014 3:10:49 PM Name: CarnellSteve Packet Page -1580- 7/8/2014 16.D.10. Title: Administrator - Public Services, Public Services Division Date: 6/26/2014 2:37:58 PM Name: OberrathKaren Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office Date: 6/27/2014 8:15:41 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 6/27/2014 9:43:46 AM Name: FinnEd Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Transportation Engineering & Construction Management Date: 6/27/2014 2:47:22 PM Name: StanleyTherese Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Grants Management Office Date: 6/30/2014 11:11:42 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 7/1/2014 1:45:25 PM Packet Page -1581- 7/8/2014 16.D.10. Coordination Agreement 1. United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. hereinafter, the "Grantee ", agrees to coordinate transportation services to children, young people, and the elderly who may have mental or behavioral problems or who are at risk receiving services at facilities operated by Grantee, as required by the Collier County Community Transportation Coordinator, herein referred to as the "Coordinator." 2. Grantee will identify client transportation needs and refer those who are appropriate to the Coordinator. 3. Grantee acknowledges that, if feasible, vehicles purchased with Federal funds shall be made available to the Coordinator upon execution of a rate agreement between the Coordinator and the Grantee. 4. Grantee shall maintain daily records of ridership and mileage and provide such to the Coordinator monthly. Additional data may be required as specified in the FY Annual Operating Report Instructions from the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. 5. Grantee has developed and implemented a system Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and agrees to abide by said policy. 6. Grantee shall conduct a criminal background screening, pre - employment drug screening, pre- employment physical for all drivers. Grantee will provide training to include safety, vehicle operations, and passenger sensitivity in accordance with Florida Statutes 427. 7. Grantee agrees to submit the following items annually: • Annual Operating Report — by July 15 (covering period of July 1 to June 30) • Certifications of Compliance — by July 15 (covering period of July 1 to June 30) • Federal Transit Adminsitration Drug and Alcohol Reports by February 1 (covering period of January 1 to December 3 1 ) • Quality Assurance Report — by February 1 (covering period of January 1 to December 31) 8. To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its officers and employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Grantee or anyone employed or utilized by the Grantee in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be available to an 1 Packet Page -1582- 7/8/2014 16.D.10. indemnified party or person described in this paragraph. This section does not pertain to any incident arising from the sole negligence of the County. 9. The Parties may provide any notices to one another as follows: Grantee: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. Attn: James G. Weeks, PhD 9040 Sunset Drive Miami, Florida 33173 (305) 273 -3055 Coordinator: Collier County Board of County Commissioners Attn: Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager 3299 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 Tel: (239) 252 -5832 10. The Coordinator may cancel this Agreement without cause upon 30 days notice to the Grantee. Otherwise, the Agreement may be terminated upon the mutual agreement of both parties or when the vehicle operated by Grantee has reached its useful life or ceases to be operated for the intended purpose of this Agreement, whichever is later. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the below parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their appropriate officials, as of this day of , 2014. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk LIZA , Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA LON TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN Packet Page -1583- "�)z r First Witness A rug Type /print witness name SeconA Witness Type /print witness name 7/8/2014 16.D.10. United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. Grantee By: James G. Weeks, PhD - Secretary /Treasurer Typed Signature and Title 3 Packet Page -1584- no