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Agenda 09/09/2014 Item #16D 8
9/9/2014 16.D.8. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve, "after the fact," submittal of the attached grant application for a project proposal to the Federal Transit Administration for.the Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative for a total funding request of$3,487,850. OBJECTIVE: To obtain Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding to replace fixed route and paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and are due for replacement, and purchase fleet equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repairs to the transit fleet. CONSIDERATIONS: The FTA is making available$100 million from recoveries from the Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities Program, authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient,Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. The FTA announced a revised request for proposals on June 24, 2014. The grant program provides for eighty percent of the project costs;the remaining twenty percent must be provided by the local agency. If the funding is awarded, Collier County will request approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the use of toll development credits in the amount of $871,963 as a soft match for the grant. Staff prepared a grant proposal for replacement of five fixed route buses,eight paratransit vehicles,four support vehicles and several pieces of fleet maintenance equipment. The intent of the funding request is to replace the aging fleet and purchase fleet maintenance equipment that will improve maintenance activities. Several vehicles within the existing fleet have exceeded their useful mileage and are due for replacement. Since our County is so large, our buses incur excessive mileage each year. Even while sustaining a stringent maintenance schedule, older vehicles with higher mileage have more breakdowns and are typically in the repair shop more often and for longer period of time. Also, fleet maintenance equipment is in need of replacement. This replacement will allow the technicians to have the right equipment for the job and allow them to work more efficiently to return vehicles to service in the most expeditious manner. Proposals were due to FTA by August 4, 2014. Collier County's Administrative Procedure CMA# 5530 authorizes the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant applications with subsequent Board of County Commissioners' action at the next available Board meeting to ratify the approval as "after the fact." FISCAL IMPACT:No fiscal impact is associated with this action at this time. The total project cost in the proposal is $4,359,813. Should Collier County receive funding from FTA for the proposed project, funding would be awarded in the amount of$3,487,850. The local match requirement would be$871,963 and will be fulfilled with the use of FDOT toll development credits. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the funds if the grant is approved. Accordingly,this Office has no issue with respect to the legality of this request,which is appropriate for Board action and requires a majority vote for Board action.—SRT GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Transit capital replacement supports goals and objectives of the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves, after the fact, the submission of the attached Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. Prepared by:Trinity Scott,Transit Manager,Alternative Transportation Modes Dept. Attachment: Grant Application Packet Page-1803- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.F.6. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a report covering budget amendments impacting reserves and moving funds in an amount up to and including$25,000 and$50,000, respectively. Meeting Date: 9/9/2014 Prepared By Name: flemingvalerie Title: Operations Coordinator,Office of Management&Budget Approved By Name: klatzkowjeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 09/02/2014 10:49:00 AM Name: usher_s Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget Date: 09/02/201.4 03:32:14 PM Name: ochs_l Title: County Manager,County Managers Office Date: 09/02/2014 03:53:44 PM Packet Page-1804- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Co ier County Office of Management & Budget Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County Ma•ager, • designee: ! / 1 County Manager •i 7&///(date) After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the TO: Leo Ochs,County Manager September 9,2014 BCC meeting CC: Michelle Arnold,ATM Director FROM: Joshua Thomas,Grants Support Specialist. ' SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a 2014 Bus and Bus Facilities Ladders of Opportunity Initiative Grant in the amount of$3,487,850 July 30,2014 n. The Alternative Transportation Modes(ATM)Department is applying for funding from the FTA's Bus and Bus facilities Program to replace aging fleet maintenance equipment,fixed route,and paratransit vehicles.ATM is requesting 5 fixed route vehicles, 8 paratransit vehicles,and 4 service vehicles. Several vehicles within the existing fleet have exceeded their useful mileage and are due for replacement. Due to the size of the County,busses incur excessive mileage each year,causing more breakdowns in vehicles with higher mileage and these vehicles require longer periods of repair. Funding will also be used for replacement of fleet maintenance equipment. This replacement will allow the technicians to have the right equipment for the job and allow them to work more effectively to return vehicles to service in the most expeditious manner. The grant program requires a 20%match in the amount of$871,963 and the match will be fulfilled by the allowable use of FDOT toll revenue credits. Proposals are due to FTA on August 4,2014. Due to the BCC summer schedule,we are requesting that you approve the submittal of the grant application, followed by after the fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners at the September 9,2014 BCC meeting. Your approval authorizes OMB to submit the grant application in www.grants.gov Once you have reviewed the application,please sign in the box above and call me for pickup at 239-252- 8989. Thank you,and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. nu '� 3299 Tamiaml Trail East,Suite 201•Naples,Florida 34112-5746.239-252-8973•FAX 239-252-8828 Packet Page-1805- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. I GRANTS.GOV" Grant Application Package Opportunity Title: Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities, Ladders of Opportu. )ffering Agency: DOT/Federal Transit Administration CFDA Number: CFDA Description: Opportunity Number: FTA-2014-004-TPM Competition ID: FTA-2014-004-TPM Opportunity Open Date: 06/05/2014 Opportunity Close Date: 08/04/2014 Agency Contact: Sam Snead Federal Transit Administration phone: (202) 366-1089 fax: (202) 366-3475 email: Samuel.Sneadadot.gov This opportunity is only open to organizations,applicants who are submitting grant applications on behalf of a company,state,local or tribal government,academia,or other type of organization. Application Filing Name: Collier Area Transit Vehicle and Maintenance Equipment Replacement Select Forms to Complete 1� � wl Mandatory SF424 Mandatory Form Attachments Optional ✓' f*f tit �+; tdev1 • 1 �v9 ;'; � tr �"�"�&.�'�k� �nat 'fa �n �-�- �� s. �rz�.. ;. _ `r Show Instructions >> This electronic grants application is intended to be used to apply for the specific Federal funding opportunity referenced here. If the Federal funding opportunity listed is not the opportunity for which you want to apply,close this application package by clicking on the';**,.,: "Cancer'button at the top of this screen.You will then need to locate the correct Federal funding opportunity,download its application and then apply. Packet Page-1806- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. OMB Number.4040-0002 Expiration Date:8/31/2008 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE SF-424-MANDATORY Version 01.1 *1.a.Type of Submission: *1.b.Frequency: •1.d.Version: © Initial 0 Resubmission El Revision El Update © Application ©Annual Plan Quarterly "2.Date Received: STATE USE ONLY: 08/04/2014 0 Funding Request 0 Other 3.Applicant Identifier: 5.Date Received by State: El Other *Other(specify) *Other(specify) 4a.Federal Entity identifier: 6.State Application Identifier: 4b.Federal Award Identifier: 1.c.Consolidated Application/Plan/Funding Request? Yes ❑ No © I t,Ekokiiiitioril 7.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: Board of Collier County Commissioners *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EINmN): 'c.Organizational DUNS: 59-6000558 0769977900000 d.Address: •Street1: Street2: 3299 Tamiami Trail East *City: County: Naples Collier *State: Province: FL: Florida *Country: *Zip/Postal Code: USA: UNITED STATES 34112-49.02 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Alternative Transportation Mod Public Services f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this submission: Prefix: *First Name: Middle Name: Michelle *Last Name: Suffix: Arnold Title: Director Organizational Affiliation: Collier County *Telephone Number: (239)252-5841 Fax Number. 'Email: michellearnold®colliergov.net Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 Mandatory(Effective 08/2005) �\ Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Packet Page-1807- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. OMB Number 4040-0002 Expiration Date:08512008 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE SF-424-MANDATORY Version 01.1 *8a.TYPE OF APPLICANT: B: County Government *Other(specify): b.Additional Description: •9.Name of Federal Agency: DOT/Federal Transit Administration 10.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number. CFDA Title: 11.Areas Affected by Funding: Collier County 12.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: *a.Applicant: b.Program/Project: 19/25 19/25 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 'Add Attachment i, teiate Attachment] Vjt+w,Attachment, 13.FUNDING PERIOD: a.Start Date: b.End Date: 09/01/2014 09/01/2017 14.ESTIMATED FUNDING: *a.Federal($): b.Match($): 3,487,850.00 871,963.00 *15.IS SUBMISSION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? El a.This submission was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on: ©b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by State for review. c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 Mandatory(Effective 08/2005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Packet Page-1808- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. OMB Number:4040-0002 Expiration Date:08/31/2008 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE SF-424 MANDATORY Version 01.1 16.Is The Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? Yes ❑ No p ;Explahatibri 1 17.By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications"and(2)that the statements herein are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.I also provide the required assurances"and agree to comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) .•I Agree El "This list of certifications and assurances,or an internet site where you may obtain this list,is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: *First Name: Mr. Leo Middle Name: B. *Last Name: Ochs Suffix: *Title: Jr. County Manager Organizational Affiliation: •Telephone Number. (239) 252-8383 *Fax Number: (239) 252-4100 Email: leoochs@colliergov.net •Signature of Authorized Representative: Therese Stanley *Date Signed: 08/04/2014 Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. '.Add Attachments Delete Attachritents.J .?View Aitachmer is ■-••••N Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 Mandatory(Effective 08/2005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Packet Page-1809- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE SF-424-MANDATORY •Consolidate Application/Plan/Funding Request Explantion Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 Mandatory(Effective 08/2005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Packet Page-1810- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE SF-424-MANDATORY Applicant Federal Debt Delinquent Explanation Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 Mandatory(Effective 0812005) ■••■ Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Packet Page-1811- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ATTACHMENTS FORM Instructions: On this form,you will attach the various files that make up your grant application.Please consult with the appropriate Agency Guidelines for more information about each needed file.Please remember that any files you attach must be in the document format and named as specified in the Guidelines. Important: Please attach your files in the proper sequence.See the appropriate Agency Guidelines for details. 1)Please attach Attachment 1 Supplemental Form.pdf Add Attachment l,Delete Attachment I View Attachment 2)Please attach Attachment 2 Proposal.pdf Add Attachment �9 L.Delete Attachment I View Attachment 3)Please attach Attachment 3 Add Attachment 1 Delete Attachment 'View Attai*njeltt 4)Please attach Attachment 4 Add Attachment • 9 Delete'Attachment View Attachment 1� 5)Please attach Attachment 5 Add Atta+'htnetlt:., •DSiete Attachment' YIewAAttaimerit; 6)Please attach Attachment 6 Add Attachment Delete Attachmed ,$19l? )Attachment' 7)Please attach Attachment 7 Add Attachment Delete Attachment: 8)Please attach Attachment 8 Add Attachment 'Delete'Attachrn*tl tewAttachment'' 9)Please attach Attachment 9 Add Attachment , l ;Delete Attachment +. �gw A atthtr eht- 10)Please attach Attachment 10 Add Attachment I I Delete'Attachment`+1 =i View Attachment 11)Please attach Attachment 11 Add Attachment Delete Attachment:A ` View Attachment', 12)Please attach Attachment 12 I(.t Add Attachment ( Dele#e Attachm�tif ,Nl l ttipahment 1 13)Please attach Attachment 13 iA.d Attachment I'°Delete;Attachment . , ,'Vieyi►a�',ttar rtt,;• 14)Please attach Attachment 14 Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 15)Please attach Attachment 15 H Add Attachment Delete Attachment I Vera Attachment Packet Page -1812- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Applicant and Proposal Profile Bus and Bus Facilities Program: Ladders of Opportunity Section I. Applicant Information Is this a resubmission due to an invalid/error message from FTA? r Yes Ci No Organization Legal Name: !Board of Collier County Commissioners FTA ID Recipient number(if applicable): X1032 Applicant Eligibility: C State C Indian Tribe (0' Direct recipient of 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program Population Served: ( Urbanized over 200,000 C Urbanized 50,000-200,000 C Rural Description of services provided_ 'Collier Area Transit(CAT)currently operates 17 routes throughout Collier County with a fleet that consists of 23 fixed route buses and 21 iparatransit buses. CAT serves more than 1.3 million passengers annually. The Alternative Transportation Modes(ATM)Department oversees programs,such as fixed route transit and the paratransit program which provides door to door transportation service seven !days per week to individuals who are unable to access the fixed route bus service due to physical or cognitive conditions. t1 Description of areas s erved: ;Located on Florida's southwest coast on the Gulf of Mexico,Collier County occupies nearly 2,000 square miles,making it the second !largest county in the state. Within the county are a number of nature preserves,state parks,wildlife refuges,and the Everglades National! !Park. There are three incorporated areas within the county which include: City of Naples,City of Marco Island,and the City of !Everglades City. CAT serves the population of unincorporated Collier County,including Naples,Marco Island,and Immokalee areas,7 days per week(with the exception of major holidays. Section II. Evaluation Criteria (This section repeatsper project) Eligibility Information Project Title: !Collier Area Transit Vehicle and Maintenance Equipment Replacement (Descriptive title of this project) Project Executive-Summary: !CAT currently operates 17 routes throughout Collier County,with a fleet that consists of 23 fixed route buses and 21 paratransit buses. Several vehicles within the existing fleet have exceed their useful life and are due for replacement. In 2005,CAT purchased an existing ,automobile dealership for maintenance and operations. Much of the equipment being utilized was intended for passenger vehicles. This equipment has exceeded its useful life and needs to be replaced with transit equipment. SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 1 of 10 Packet Page-1813- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Project Type:J Y ® Purchase of replacement or rehabilitation of buses and vans ❑ Construction,replacement or the modernization of bus maintenance,service,or administrative facilities ❑ Purchases of vehicles for service expansion ❑ Bus related equipment(including ITS,fare equipment,communication devices) ❑ Construction,replacement,or the modernization of intermodal facility ❑ Other(Workforce development and training;project development) If Other,specify: Support of Ladders of Opportunity Priorities Support of Ladders of Opportunity Priorities: "'"Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). [Enhance access to work Iln a recent survey over 53%of the existing fixed route ridership utilizes CAT more than 5 days a week,with nearly 50%going to and from !work. Low income workers account for the largest segment among CAT's current ridership base. Approximately 90%of all riders live in 'households earning less than$30,000 annually,and over 60%of the ridership has no access to a vehicle at home. Hospitality,food,and 'retail services are among the lowest paying industries in Collier County. With these jobs making up a considerable percentage of overall 'employment in the County and given the lower wages,public transit is in high demand for these industries. In addition,approximately ;11%of our paratransit riders utilize the transit system for work activities. System reliability is a major factor that passengers,particularly ;those that utilize the system for work,education and employment centers or medical trips where a specific schedule is necessary. Even with sustaining a stringent maintenance schedule,older vehicles with higher mileage have more breakdowns and are typically in the !repair shop more often and for longer periods of time. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to '-work. Paramount to keeping the buses on the road is having the equipment readily available to the staff to ensure that the vehicles are eturned to service in the most efficient means possible,therefore,it is also necessary to replace and upgrade our existing equipment to 'meet the needs of fleet. 'Provides more transportation choices It is recognized that transit travel time reliability has a significant impact on the attractiveness of fixed route transit to many current and !prospective riders. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore,by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime,level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. 'The existing paratransit fleet maintains a 5%spare ratio. The paratransit system predominately transports clients to critical medical ;appointments. If a vehicle breaks down on a route,important appointments such as dialysis or chemotherapy treatments are either :delayed or must be rescheduled. Vehicle reliability directly contributes to the quality of life of these individuals who rely on this life- 'sustaining service. 'Support existing communities 'Collier Area Transit(Fixed Route&Paratransit)provides service to 100%of the County through various programs. Whether early or late, ;service that does not consistently retain on time performance will negatively influence both customer perceptions about the system and the effectiveness and efficiency of the system as a whole. On time performance is directly influenced by vehicle reliability. Florida's 'climate can be quite harsh,considering the heat and the heavy afternoon showers,in order to be attractive to riders our system must be Ion-time,reducing their time in the elements. !While land use and transportation planners have been working together in recent years to ensure that decisions are made in a 'cooperative manner,the sprawl that has been allowed for decades will take time to fix.Therefore,due to the size of the County and the prior development pattern,the transit vehicles are required to travel more miles to move our residents from their homes to their place of ;work. CAT's on-time-performance has suffered over the past year,in part due to mechanical failures.The added travel cost of unreliable 'service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore,by having a more reliable fleet that has less road calls and less downtime,level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice.This is particularly true for residents in the Immokalee area. Immokalee is a �•ural area of critical economic concern. Immokalee has an extremely high youth population(over 40%). In addition,the area SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 2 of 10 Packet Page-1814- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. V 1.D experiences low meaian—Fiousefiofd ncome of$24,648ith over 45%of the residents living below w the povertyTeveT.Tffhe transit system lis not reliable,these residents will have two options,the first is to retain a position within their community which may not pay as well as traveling outside or they must find another mode of transportation that may not be as economical. Since Collier County is an economically diverse area,the transit system must also appeal to those other than the traditionally transit dependent. As our congestion has grown,single occupant vehicle users are willing to try a more reliable transit service for their daily activities. This in turn reduces household transportation costs. According to the American Public Transit Association,a 2-person household can save,on the average,more than$10,174 a year by downsizing to one car. Riders who spend less on their transportation .are able to have more spending power to reinvest into the community,thereby increasing their quality of life. By increasing transit ridership,we are reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil,improving air quality,reducing greenhouse gas emissions and (promoting public health. :Support economic opportunities Collier Area Transit provides service most of the Educational Institutions in the area. Florida Southwestern(FSW)State College one of the :major educational institutions located in the area and currently has approximately 15,800 students enrolled. In addition,the County is also home to a number of technical institutes and training programs. Adults and workforce education is provided through Collier :County Public Schools and encompasses the secondary technical training schools of Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology and Bethune Education Center. In addition,Immokalee Technical Institute is a new technical training center in Immokalee focusing on art ;career and technical education programs for high school students and adults. The center also offers Adult Basic Education,General 'Education Development and adult literacy programs. Collier Area Transit provides service to all of these education and technical 'institutions. � In addition,CAT provides service to 96%of the major retailers in the county and 54%of the hotels. These destinations make up the largest part of the County's economy. Many of these students and employees rely on the public transit service,most utilize the system more than 5 days a week to get them to their destination in a timely fashion. Mechanical failures unfortunately will delay routes and Idecrease the rider's confidence in the system. 'Support partnerships In February 2012,the Collier County Board of County Commissioners created the Public Transit Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee to engage P"\ transit users,businesses,and agencies in the decision making process related to transit needs and efficiencies. The advisory committee its comprised of nine members. The current membership includes a representative from the local School Board,a general manager at a ;large local retailer,users of the system representing persons with disabilities,users that represent youth populations and over 65 :populations,as well as the president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. !Furthermore,in the development of Collier County's ongoing Transit Development Plan,staff is coordinating with the following entities: MPO staff Florida Department of Transportation staff •Local Municipality Transportation Planning&Engineering staff •MPO Advisory Committees •Public Transit Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee(noted above) •Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency •Local Tribes i•Local Colleges '•Council for Hispanic Business Professionals Chamber of Commerce •Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board In addition,CAT works closely with the Local Coordinating Board(LCB)for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The LCB membership :includes members representing the following areas: I.Elderly Disabled l•Citizen Advocate/Non-User Housing,Human and Veteran Services •Citizens Advocate/User •Florida Association for community Action(Economically Disadvantaged) i''• 1•Public Education SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 3 of 10 Packet Page-1815- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ;.7Tor'ida Department orFansportation Florida Department of Children and Family Services Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehab Services Florida Department of Elderly Affairs Florida Agency for Health Care Administration •Children At Risk Local Medical Community •Southwest Florida Regional Workforce Development Board. All these partnerships are in support of this grant application and the expressed improvements. Demonstration of Need Demonstration of Need: '"`'Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). {Bus Projects —`--- —.—___ --- The Age of the Asset to be Rehabilitated or Replaced Relative to its Useful Life All vehicles have met/exceeded their useful life either in mileage or years. 'Consistency with the proposer's bus fleet management plan !Collier Area Transit monitors capital replacement needs by utilizing a replacement module on FASTER Fleet Management System that ,--,(tracks life cycle costs on a 15 point scale. The calculation includes the cost of maintenance,mileage and age. Annually,a report is run and we review equipment suggested for replacement in the coming year to determine whether the vehicle can remain in service or in need of replacement. All of the vehicles requested for replacement are based not only on federal useful life requirements,but also our 15 point scale. ;Condition and performance of the asset to be replaced !Vehicles and equipment requested to be replaced have triggered not only the year and/or mileage useful life thresholds,but also !maintenance costs. As vehicles age,the maintenance costs are higher and the length of time of service increases. Project conforms to FTA's spare ratio guidelines While there are no guidelines for spare ratios related to grantees operating less than 50 revenue vehicles,the paratransit system ;maintains a 5%spare ratio at this time and the fixed route system holds a 27%spare ratio. Bus Facility and Equipment Projects The age of the asset to be rehabilitated or replaced relative to its useful life All fleet equipment requested for replacement has met/exceeded its useful life in years. Improve the maintenance and condition of the agency's fleet i !Replacing the maintenance equipment will help improve fleet operations. Repairing vehicles with outdated/makeshift equipment often takes longer. In 2005,Collier County purchased a prior automobile dealership,which is now used as the administration, !operations and maintenance building. The purchase included automobile fleet equipment,much of which is still utilized today. This !equipment was designed for use on automobiles. However,as the ridership has grown(increased more than 10 fold since its !inception in 2001),our fleet has grown,not only in numbers but also in size. Upgrading the equipment to that which is necessary for J SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 4 of 10 Packet Page-1816- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ,- --, _ - [the larger fleet that we are running will-assist in gifting vehicles on thi riTa-ci-faster. ________I ■ Vehicle Description QTY Vehicle Year Vehicle Mileage r -- --1 r------,- , _ I ,■ , 130 ft Gillig Fixed Route Bus _ 1; 1 2006 ,11 , 500,3341 30 ft Gillig Fixed Route Bus I i 1 11, 2007111. 363,646; _ _ 30 ft Gillig Fixed Route Bus _ 2007H 343,807! , J ----- . — -- —----- I - ir- -1 1 .30 ft Gillig Fixed Route Bus i; 1][ 200711 it 337,263i L ___ — ,r 1, 1 ;30 ft Gillig Fixed Route Bus 11 li 2007 ! 342,755] r _ ____ r 7-1 r i 1Chevrolet Champion _— _I L._ H r - -- -- - ,, 1 ,I I - - — ' ■, ■, ,, 1: Years Facility Used by Facility Last Renovation Facility Description Applicant Construction Date Date --"!7 _ __ ;--; ; : ■ I I , 1 1 , I \ .1 Planning and Local/Regional Prioritization Is this project in STIP or TIP? r Yes Cti No Planning and Local Prioritization Justification: ***Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). !Consistency with the transit priorities identified in the long range plan 1 1 I i ! The ATM Department collaborates with the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO)to implement short-and long-range i ;planning of the transportation system and evaluate and manage strategic plans and goals under the Collier County Transit Development! !Plan(TDP)and Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. All proposed projects are consistent with priorities identified in the TDP and ; The 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan(LRTP). However,if funding is awarded,it will be necessary to complete a minor amendment to the Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan as this funding source was not contemplated during the plan development. Through coordination with the MPO,this amendment can take place in short order. ! 1Local Support i ! !Local support letters are included in the Support Letters section at the end of this document. The source of the local match is Toll SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 5 of 10 Packet Page-1817- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Development Credits provi cfb the Florida 6epartment o ra�T-nsportann.The and documentation willbe available upon !award of the grant. Readiness Justification Project Can Be Implemented Within: (" 3 Months C� 6 Months C� 12 Months Cis 18 Months Project Can Be Obligated Within: jos 3 Months C' 6 Months C. 12 Months C^ 18 Months Project Readiness Justification: ***Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). The project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion(CE) 'Acquisition and replacement of vehicles or equipment,within or accommodated by existing facilities that does not result in a change in functional use of the facilities qualifies for a categorical exclusion. !Project Implementation !Following project award,the project will be completed within 18 months with the fixed route vehicle replacement being the longest !deliverable(12 months for production once order placed). Federal aid eligible contracts are already in place for vehicle replacement. ;Staff will be required to complete an Invitation to Bid for the fleet equipment replacement. However,this will be completed concurrent with vehicle production,thereby allowing the grant to be completed in an expeditious manner. I 1 !TIP/STIP can be Amended '' '`currently,only a portion of this project exists within the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range Transportation Plan „RIP), Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)and the Statewide TIP due to lack of funding. If this project is selected and the grant is awarded,the LRTP,TIP and STIP will be amended to include the project. !Project Funds can be Obligated Quickly {If the project is selected,CAT will move quickly to obligate the funding and implement the project. Once the project is awarded,the ;project can be completed and close-out within 18 months. ;Ability to Carry out the Proposed Project Successfully The size and scale of the proposed project is well within the range handled on a routing basis by Collier County Government. The ;procurement for this project is not considered unusual in any way. Because the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion,no :environmental delays would occur. Collier County has well established procedures and plans for managing grant funds,designed to !ensure good oversight and formal documenting processing. !Project Timeline `Following project award,the project will be completed and close-out within 18 months with the fixed route vehicle replacement being the longest deliverable(12 months for production once order placed). Below please find a timeline for the project: I.Grant Award {-Paratransit&Fixed Route Vehicles ordered within 3 months of award. i-Invitation to Bid issued within 3 months of award. Invitation to Bid awarded by Board within 7 months of award. !-Invitation to Bid Notice to Proceed issued within 9 months of award. Paratransit Vehicles delivered within 9 months of award. Fleet Equipment Received within 14 months of award. SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 6 of 10 Packet Page-1818- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. V1.D :f=ix d Route Vehicles delivered within 15 months •Process final invokes and close-out 18 months after award. Coordination with and support of other transportation modes and partners !CAT works closely with the MPO staff and advisory committees who include representation from multiple jurisdictions and mode ;advocates. CAT works in close collaboration with a number of community organizations,government agencies,municipalities, !legislators,business and educational and health care institutions to accomplish the objectives for the transit system. Locally,the community leverages cooperative coalitions to bring about local transformation. Partner agencies throughout Collier County have !realized that a team approach creates a higher likelihood of success and a project is more likely to reflect the needs of the community. As an example,through a partnership with the Collier County Growth Management Division,new developments are now being planned to have multiple transportation choices accommodated. Technical, Legal, and Financial Capacity Description of Technical Capacity to Implement Project **"'Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). 'Since CAT's inception in 2001,it has been operating with all technical knowledge of similar Collier County departments. Collier Area Transit operates under the supervision of the County's Alternative Transportation Modes Department and the Public Services Division. !CAT has extensive knowledge regarding federal,state and local regulations,in addition to the Collier MPO and Public Involvement ;process. Through audits conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT),CAT has successfully managed grants and all !compliance issues. FDOT has audited CATs Safety System Program Plan and Grants Program Management,and the audits were [outstanding with zero findings. FTA recently conducted its second Triennial Review of the CAT system. Of the 18 areas,no deficiencies were found with FTA ;requirements in 15 areas. Staff expeditiously worked with FTA staff to address all deficiencies. Collier County is in fundable status for [grant making purposes. e"—•\ Description of Legal Capacity to Implement Project: "*"Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). The County Attorney's office has assigned an attorney experienced in transit law,regulations and requirements to assist CAT. CAT has 1 !sufficient legal capacity to implement this project. � I Description of Financial Capacity to Implement Project: ""*Note:Applicant should address all elements listed as part of the evaluation criteria in the Notice Of Funding Availability(NOFA). The Office of Management&Budget has worked with CAT staff to provide financial oversight,implement internal controls,and assist with budgetary planning for Collier Area Transit since 2007. !Collier County has a sophisticated accounting system and software(SAP)that includes all required components to meet the financial !needs for grant management compliance. The County recently implemented a companion Grants Management System that further ;supports overall grants administration. The County also has a dedicated Grant Management Office to promote proper management and works in conjunction with the County's Clerk of Courts Finance Department. The Clerk-governed by Florida Statute-provides an additional layer of independent oversight in the financial management of grants is responsible to prepare the Comprehensive Annual !Financial Statements as well as coordinate the single audit. Are there any outstanding Technical,Legal,or Financial issues with respect to FTA Funding? C Yes G No SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 7 of 10 Packet Page-1819- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. If Yes,explain: Project Budget Description QTY Federal Amount Local Match Total Cost ,Fixed Route Vehicles 'r 5.r 450,000' 112,500H 2,812,500 !Support Vehicles 1 1 111 30,0001� 7,5001 37,500 [—Support Vehicles --T—� 11— 311 40,000 L 10,000 1�— —150,000 — — — -- __-._A— --1 i Paratransit Vehicles for ADA 811 125,0001 I 31,2501 1,250,0001 Maintenance Equipment—_ .__._-__ ___-____..__.__. I 111__ _—_ 87,850J1 21,963 —109,813 Total: 3,487,850 871,96311 4,359,813 Project Scalability Is Project scope scalable? ( Yes C No If Yes,specify minimum Federal Funds necessary: 1,567,850 Provide explanation of scalability with s_Recific references to the budget line items above: __—_ _ The minimum federal funds necessary includes: 2 fixed route vehicles !4 paratransitvehicles j2 support vehicles Maintenance equipment Matching Funds Information Matching Funds Amount: , 871,9631 Source of Matching Funds:I !Florida Department of Transportation Toll Development credits are being used as matching funds. 1 SF424 Supplemental Form-Bus and Bus Facilities Program:Ladders of Opportunity Page 8 of 10 Packet Page-1820- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ,,,, Supporting Documentation of Local Match: _ It is the policy of the Florida Department of Transportation to make available the option to use toll development(toll revenue)credits Ito Florida transit systems for use as soft match on eligible federal transit capital projects. Collier County has requested the use of toll !development credits for this project. FDOT will provide concurrence once a grant award is made. 1 ! -------j Project Timeline Timeline Item Description Timeline Item Date Grant Award -- '11/01/2014 i aratransit and Fixed Route vehicles ordered 102/01/2015 1—P . " . " -------- 1 _ 02/01/2015 i !Invitation to Bid issued for maintenance equipment --1 : _ I ------ ------------ ------ ---- --- 7-- !Invitation to Bid awarded for maintenance equipment 106/01/2015 i . — ----; iNotice to Proceed issues for maintenance equipment procurement 108/01/2015 ' f ------------- , IParatransit vehicles delivered 108/01/2015 ! - L --I Fleet equipment received : :01/01/2016 I . . 'Fixed route vehicles received ' 102/01/2016 1Process final invoices and close out j !05/01/2016 Congressional Districts (Place of Performance) Congressional District Congressional Representative 1FL-019 ! 'Rade!,Trey L._ ! 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Table of Contents Proposal Content Checklist 2 Evaluation Criteria Checklist 3 Executive Summary 5 Proposer's Name and FTA Recipient ID Number 7 Contact Information 7 Description of Services Provided 7 Key Personnel 8 Project Scope 8 Project Cost/Line Item Budget 13 Federal Amount Requested 13 Support Ladders of Opportunity Policy Priorities 13 ^'Evaluation Criteria 17 Local Support Letters i 1 Packet Page-1824- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Proposal Content Checklist This checklist is provided to assist the reviewer in identifying where proposal requirements were addressed within the document. Applicant Information Page# Applicant name and FTA recipient ID number 7 Applicant eligibility information 7 Contact information for notification of project selection (including contact name, 7 title, address, congressional district, email,fax, and phone number A general description of services provided by the agency including ridership, fleet 7 size, areas served, etc. Project Information Describe concisely, but completely, the project scope to be funded. As FTA may elect to only partially fund some project proposals, the scope should be scalable 8-12 with specific components of independent utility clearly identified. Address each of the evaluation criteria separately, demonstrating how the project 13-19 responds to each criterion. Provide a line item budget for the total project, with enough detail to describe the various key components of the project. As FTA may elect to only partially fund 13 some project proposals, the budget should provide for the minimum amount necessary to fund specific project components of independent utility. Provide the Federal amount requested. 13 Document the matching funds, including amount and source of the match, 13 demonstrating strong local or private sector financial participation in the project. Provide support documentation, including financial statements, bond-ratings, and 13 documents supporting the commitment of non-federal funding to the project, or a timeframe upon which those commitments would be made. Provide a project time-line, including significant milestones such as the date anticipated to issue a request for proposals for vehicles, or contract for purchase of 19 vehicle(s), and actual or expected delivery date of vehicles, or notice of request for proposal and notice to proceed for capital construction/rehabilitation projects. 2 Packet Page -1825- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Evaluation Criteria Checklist This checklist is provided to assist the reviewer in identifying where FTA evaluation criteria were addressed within the document. Support of Ladders of Opportunity Policy Priorities Page# Enhance access to work 13 Provides more transportation choices 14 Support existing communities 14 Support economic opportunities 15 Support partnerships 15 Demonstration of Need For bus projects The age of the asset to be rehabilitated or replaced relative to its useful life. 9,10,17 The degree to which proposed project addresses a demonstrated and verifiable N/A backlog of deferred maintenance. Consistency with the proposer's bus fleet management plan. 17 Condition and performance of the asset to be replaced by the proposed project, as 17 ascertained through field inspections or otherwise, if available. For expansion requests, the degree to which the proposed project will have a significant impact on service delivery and evidence of need for additional capacity to N/A address Ladders of Opportunity Policy priorities. Project conforms to FTA's spare ration guidelines. 17 For bus facility and equipment projects The age of the asset to be rehabilitated or replaced relative to its useful life. 17 The degree to which proposed project addresses a demonstrated and verifiable N/A backlog of deferred maintenance. The degree to which the proposed project will enable the agency to improve the 17 maintenance and condition of the agency's fleet and/or other related transit assets. For expansion requests, the degree to which the proposed project addresses a current capacity constraint that is limiting the ability of the agency to address the N/A policy priorities of the Ladders of Opportunity program that are listed above. Planning and Local/Regional Prioritization Project is consistent with the transit priorities identified in the long range plan and/or contingency/illustrative projects or local coordinated plan. Proposer should note if project could not be included in the financially constrained Transportation 18 Improvement Program (TIP)/Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) due to lack of funding (if selected, project must be in TIP before grant award). Local support is demonstrated by availability of local match and letters of support for 18, i 3 Packet Page -1826- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. project. In an area with more than one transit operator, the proposal demonstrates coordination with, and support of, other transit operators, or other related projects N/A within the proposer's MPO or the geographic region within which the proposed project will operate. Project Readiness The project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) or the required environmental work has been initiated or completed for construction projects requiring an 18 Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under, among others, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. Project implementation plans are complete, including initial design of facilities 18 projects. TIP/STIP can be amended (evidenced by MPO/State endorsement). 19,24 Project funds can be obligated and the project implemented quickly, if selected. 19 Applicant demonstrates the ability to carry out the proposed project successfully. 19 If the project is multimodal in nature, the proposal demonstrates coordination with 19 and support of other transportation modes and partners. Technical, legal, and financial capacity to implement the particular project proposed. The proposer has the technical capacity to administer the project. 20 For fleet replacements, the acquisition is consistent with the bus fleet management 17 plan. There are no outstanding legal, technical, or financial issues with the grantee that 20 would make this a high-risk project to implement quickly. The proposer has adequate financial systems in place and has identified the source of 20 local match if selected. The grantee is in fundable status for grant making purposes. 20 4 Packet Page -1827- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Executive Summary Once home to the Calusa Indians and then the Seminole Indians, today Collier County, Florida, is a dynamic community that seeks to balance preservation with twenty-first century sophistication and amenities. Collier County, created in 1923, was named after a Memphis, Tennessee, millionaire named Barron Gift Collier, who acquired his fortune through streetcar advertising. When Collier arrived, he introduced paved roads, electric power, telegraphs and many new businesses to the community. As a result, more people were attracted to the area. By 1950, the number of residents was 6,488. In 1980 that number grew to 85,000 and according to 2010 U.S. Census Bureau projections that number increased to 321,520, making it one of the fastest growing counties nationwide.1 Located on Florida's southwest coast on the Gulf of Mexico, Collier County is home to nearly 50 miles of white-sand beaches. The County occupies nearly 2,000 square miles, making it the largest county in the state. Within the county are a number of nature preserves, state parks, wildlife refuges, and the Everglades National Park. Three incorporated areas in the county are: �$ Naples, Everglades City, and Marco Island, and are popular tourist destinations. Collier County's significant growth over the last few decades led to the development of the public transportation system, Collier Area Transit (CAT), in 2001. Under the _L ( '?, supervision of the Department of . Alternative Transportation Modes (ATM) for the Collier County Public Services Division, the mission of CAT is to provide "safe, accessible and courteous public transportation services to our customers." Since its inception in February 2001, ridership has increased to more than 1.3 million passengers today and is projected to increase to 2.4 million by 2020. CAT serves the population of Collier County, including Naples, Marco Island, and Immokalee areas, 7 days per week (with the exception of major holidays). CAT's operations are located at 8300 Radio Road. The facility also houses the transit administration offices, maintenance area, and a passenger transfer center. It is a multimodal facility that serves buses, passenger cars, pedestrians, and bicycles. 1 Source U.S.Census Bureau:State and County Quick Facts.Data derived from Population Estimates,Census of Population and Housing, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates,State and County Housing Unit Estimates,County Business Patterns,Non-employer Statistics,Economic Census,Survey of Business • ••, Owners,Building Permits,Consolidated Federal Funds Report Last Revised:Friday,03-Jun-2011 15:25:31 EDT http://uuickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/12021.html(accessed July 19,2011). 5 Packet Page-1828- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. According to the 2010 Census, Collier County's population was 321,520, which makes up 197,298 households. Those under 18 years old represent approximately 19.2% of the county population. The youth population rely upon others and alternative modes such as public transportation to meet their mobility needs. Although there are a number of locations within the county that are home to these potentially transit dependent populations, there are four areas that are currently serviced by our fixed route system where this population exceeds 30% of the total population within the respective census tracts. Residents over 65 years of age make up 27.2 percent of the Collier County's population. As people age, transportation challenges can increase due to an inability to drive, mobility issues, and other factors. At the same time, transportation needs may become more critical in providing opportunities for meeting essential needs such as medical and shopping trips as well as overall socialization needs. A large number of existing fixed route ridership utilizes the system more than 5 days a week to go to and from their place of employment. Low income workers account for the largest segment among CAT's current ridership base. Collier Area Transit provides service to most of the Educational Institutes in the area. Florida Southwestern (FSW) State College is located in Collier County and currently has approximately 15,800 students enrolled. In addition,the County is also home to a number of technical institutes and training programs. Adults and workforce education is provided through Collier County Public Schools and encompasses the secondary technical training schools of Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology and Bethune Education Center. In addition, Immokalee Technical Institute is a new technical training center in Immokalee focusing on art career and technical education programs for high school students and adults. The center also offers Adult Basic Education, General Education Development and adult literacy programs. Collier Area Transit provides transit service to all of these education and technical institutions. Whether early or late, service that does not consistently retain on time performance will negatively influence both customer perceptions about the system and the effectiveness and efficiency of the system as a whole. On time performance is directly influenced by vehicle reliability. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. This in turn reduces household transportation costs. Riders who spend less on their transportation are able to have more spending power to reinvest into the community, thereby increasing their quality of life. By increasing transit ridership, we are reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil, improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting public health. Funding is needed to replace the aging fleet and purchase fleet maintenance equipment that will improve maintenance activities. Several vehicles within the existing fleet have exceeded their useful mileage and are due for replacement. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, our buses incur excessive mileage each year. Even while sustaining a stringent maintenance schedule, older vehicles with higher mileage have more breakdowns and are typically in the repair shop more often and for longer periods of time. In addition, fleet 6 Packet Page-1829- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. maintenance equipment is in need of replacement. This replacement will allow the technicians to have the right equipment for the job and allow them to work more efficiently to return vehicles to service in the most expeditious manner. The ATM Department for the Collier County Public Services Division and the Collier County Fleet Management Department will provide oversight and project management following the FTA grant award for this project. The Federal grant amount requested is $3,487,850. The current project total is $4,359,813. The 20% required matching share for the project is $871,963 and will be provided by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Toll Revenue Credits. Proposer's Name and FTA Recipient ID Number Collier County, Florida FTA Recipient ID is 1032 Contact Information Public Services Division Collier County, Alternative Transportation Modes Department Michelle Arnold, Director 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 103 Naples, Florida 341124 Congressional District: Florida's 19 District,The Honorable Curt Clawson Congressional District: Florida's 25 District,The Honorable Mario Diaz- Balart Phone: 239.252.8192 FAX: 239.252.3929 michellearnold@colliergov.net Description of Services Provided by Collier County Alternative Transportation Modes Department CAT currently operates 17 routes throughout Collier County, with a fleet that consists of 23 fixed route buses I rill PrAAIR and 21 paratransit buses. Since CAT's inception in Ar arg r February 2001, ridership has increased from approximately ` � le (r ��. 97, 000 passengers to more than 1.3 million passengers. The ATM Department has been successful in overseeing programs, such as the Paratransit Program. This program �' provides service 7 days per week and provides door-to- `fii door transportation service to individuals who are unable in" to access the fixed-route bus service due to physical or cognitive conditions. Also, it provides service to those who have no other means of transportation available or who W, are not in a fixed-route service area. This service provides ' 7 Packet Page -1830- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. the disadvantaged with access to employment, medical appointments, shopping and leisure activities. Key Personnel The key personnel who will be responsible and involved in the project are listed in this organizational chart. Leo E Ochs,Jr. County Manager I g Stephen P.Cornell Len Golden Price Administrative Mark isackson Public Services Division Services Division - Corporate Fiinandal& Administrator Administator ManagementServices Director i I Michelle Arnold Joanne Markiewicz Mario Menendez Therese Stanley Alternative Transportation ProcurementServices Fleet Management Department Modes Department Department Director Senior Management and Budget _ -- Analyst Director Director Trinity Scott Public Transit Manage r Project Scope As part of the sustainability effort, CAT is pursuing the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant State of Good Repair Bus and Bus Facilities Initiative that will achieve the following goals: • Replace fixed route buses; • Replace paratransit vehicles for ADA • Replace support vehicles; and • Replace aging/obsolete maintenance equipment. The need for each part of the project is described in further detail in the sections shown on the next few pages. 8 Packet Page-1831- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Replace fixed route buses CAT currently has five fixed route _7-7_1: w.i - °-*°°""""_f buses that have exceeded their SAT - - liar. ''-- ,.mow. useful life. As Collier County is _____ ___ • the second largest county in the ` „- state of Florida, our buses incur ^ 4 excessive mileage each year ;: �,- . I t ..l f . I r 14 .t ii t Fixed Route Buses Mileage Past Useful Life at Purchase Current Avg miles per Proposed mileage Useful Life Proposed ID Year Make Bus Size Mileage year at replacement Threshold Replacement 300,000 60094 2006 GILLIG 30' bus 500,334 62,542 625,418 miles/10 years 325,418 300,000 CC2-240 2007 GILLIG 30'bus 363,646 51,949 467,545 miles/10 years 167,545 300,000 CC2-241 2007 GILLIG 30' bus 343,807 49,115 442,038 miles/10 years 142,038 _, 300,000 CC2-242 2007 GILLIG 30' bus 337,263 48,180 433,624 miles/10 years 133,624 300,000 CC2-243 2007 GILLIG 30' bus 342,755 48,965 440,685 miles/10 years 140,685 dry t .' 1 :¢IC , S "`, Replace paratransit vehicles i � ��.. CAT currently has eight E ' . rlt paratransit buses that have 6, �1 exceeded their useful life.. •"" -` :::,..-J- ,, u "°" tea J i e'",41fr i - , :iv ,1, ,,,,,04,4244,, ..- '' ', .g �a p + z _ .his a x ... 9 Packet Page -1832- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Paratransit Vehicles Mileage Past Useful Life at Purchase Current Avg miles Proposed mileage Useful Life Proposed ID Year Make Model _ Mileage per year at replacement Threshold Replacement 23' 100,000 miles/4 CC2-477 2009 CHEVROLET Champion 239,990 47,998 335,986 years 235,986 23' 100,000 miles/4 CC2-478 2009 CHEVROLET Champion 249,496 49,899 349,294 years 249,294 23' 100,000 miles/4 CC2-479 2009 CHEVROLET Champion _ 244,960 48,992 342,944 years 242,944 23' 100,000 miles/4 CC2-521 2009 CHEVROLET Champion 190,039 38,008 266,055 years 166,055 24'Turtle 100,000 miles/4 CC2-532 2010 CHEVROLET Top 214,762 53,691 322,143 years 222,143 24'Turtle 100,000 miles/4 CC2-591 2011 CHEVROLET Top 176,505 58,835 294,175 years 194,175 24'Turtle 100,000 miles/4 CC2-592 2011 CHEVROLET Top 172,826 57,609 288,043 years 188,043 24'Turtle 100,000 miles/4 CC2-593 2011 CHEVROLET Top 173,746 57,915 289,577 years 189,577 Replace support vehicles CAT currently has four support vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement. Support Vehicles Mileage Past Useful Life at Purchase Current Avg miles Proposed mileage Useful Life Proposed ID Year Make Model Mileage per year at replacement Threshold Replacement Taurus 100,000 miles/4 60096 2007 FORD Sedan 83,277 11,897 107,070 years 7,070 100,000 miles/4 CC2-005 2006 FORD E350 Van 112,324 14,041 140,405 years 40,405 100,000 miles/4 60086 2006 FORD E350 Van 169,223 21,153 211,529 years 111,529 100,000 miles/4 CC2-489 2010 FORD E350 Van 127,217 31,804 190,826 years 90,826 10 Packet Page -1833- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Replace aging/obsolete maintenance equipment In 2005, Collier County assessed the viability of purchasing a raw site and constructing a new administration, operations & maintenance facility versus purchasing and retrofitting an existing automobile dealership. Purchasing and constructing a new facility was determined to be financially infeasible and the County purchased the dealership. Much of the equipment being utilized at the automobile dealership was originally intended for passenger vehicles. County Fleet Maintenance personnel have utilized existing equipment to the best of their ability for the maintenance of the County's buses. The equipment has now met its useful life and CAT must replace them with items that are conducive to the maintenance of the type of vehicles in our fleet. Wil I i d . Y5k Y3 � � ro. r ' a � FsItEr4f'' ' t kr us a Y i ,, i iii,' :r'' tt' 1 fr , Ft.7 4 , t i sy 4- r. 4''`. , a J„ r'0',,,...:—?-' o-,,x r r..- ,'w36 Y`1'...:. `,..i.,.,9.. J, t rd. 11 Packet Page -1834- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Equipment List DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Projected cost A/C Machine 1 $6,500 Jack Stands 3 $1,300 Car Jack 1 $300 Bus Jack 1 $1,700 Fans 3 $9,400 Tire Machine 1 $5,800 Transmission Jack 1 $2,600 Drill Bit Set 2 $600 Diesel Emission Fluid Pump 1 $2,100 Welding Helmets 2 $150 Metal Brake 1 $1,800 Steam Pressure Cleaner 1 $5,200 Roll Around Trays 4 $350 Wheel Balancer 1 $27,500 Wireless Adapters 1 $850 55 Gallon Dolleys 10 $900 Drop Lights 6 $1,000 Jump Box 1 $600 Used Oil Pump 1 $1,500 Plasma Cutter 1 $3,300 Engine Hoist 1 $600 Used Oil Barrels 5 $3,000 Bench Lathe 1 $10,500 Metal Brake Stand 1 $300 Total Replacement Cost $87,850 12 Packet Page-1835- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Project Cost This project is scalable. Each component is independent and can be implemented as such. Project Description Estimated Cost Fixed Route Vehicles Replace 5 fixed route buses $2,250,000 Support Vehicles Replace 4 support vehicles $150,000 Paratransit Vehicles Replace 8 paratransit vehicles $1,000,000 Fleet Maintenance Replace aging/obsolete fleet maintenance Equipment equipment $87,850 Local Match Required match is 20% (Soft match with Toll $871,963 Development Credit) Total Project Cost $4,359,813 Federal Request $3,487,850 It is the policy of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to make available the option to use toll development (toll revenue) credits to Florida transit systems for use as soft match on eligible federal transit capital projects. Collier County has requested the use of toll development credits for this project. FDOT will provide concurrence once a grant award is made. Currently, only a portion of this project exists within the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Statewide TIP due to lack of funding. If this project is selected and the grant is awarded, the LRTP, TIP and STIP will be amended to include the project. Support of Ladders of Opportunity Policy Priorities Enhance access to work In a recent survey over 53% of the existing fixed route ridership utilizes CAT more than 5 days a week, with nearly 50% going to and from work. Low income workers account for the largest segment among CAT's current ridership base. Approximately 90% of all riders live iri households earning less than $30,000 annually, and over 60% of the ridership has no access to a vehicle at home. Hospitality, food, and retail services are among the lowest paying industries in Collier County. With these jobs making up a considerable percentage of overall employment in the County and given the lower wages, public transit is in high demand for these industries. In addition, approximately 11% of our paratransit riders utilize the transit system for work activities. System reliability is a major factor that passengers, particularly those that utilize the system for work, education and employment centers or medical trips where a specific schedule is necessary. Even with sustaining a stringent maintenance schedule, older vehicles with higher mileage have more breakdowns and are typically in the repair shop more often and for longer periods of time. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to work. 13 Packet Page -1836- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Paramount to keeping the buses on the road is having the equipment readily available to the staff to ensure that the vehicles are returned to service in the most efficient means possible, therefore, it is also necessary to replace and upgrade our existing equipment to meet the needs of fleet. Provides more transportation choices It is recognized that transit travel time reliability has a significant impact on the attractiveness of fixed route transit to many current and prospective riders. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. The existing paratransit fleet maintains a 5% spare ratio. The paratransit system predominately transports clients to critical medical appointments. If a vehicle breaks down on a route, important appointments such as dialysis or chemotherapy treatments are either delayed or must be rescheduled. Vehicle reliability directly contributes to the quality of life of these individuals who rely on this life-sustaining service. Support existing communities Collier Area Transit (Fixed Route & Paratransit) provides service to 100% of the County through various programs. Whether early or late, service that does not consistently retain on time performance will negatively influence both customer perceptions about the system and the effectiveness and efficiency of the system as a whole. On time performance is directly influenced by vehicle reliability. Florida's climate can be quite harsh, considering the heat and the heavy afternoon showers, in order to be attractive to riders our system must be on-time, reducing their time in the elements. While land use and transportation planners have been working together in recent years to ensure that decisions are made in a cooperative manner, the sprawl that has been allowed for decades will take time to fix. Therefore, due to the size of the County and the prior development pattern, the transit vehicles are required to travel more miles to move our residents from their homes to their place of work. CAT's on-time-performance has suffered over the past year, in part due to mechanical failures. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. This is particularly true for residents in the Immokalee area. Immokalee is a rural area of critical economic concern. Immokalee has an extremely high youth population (over 40%). In addition, the area experiences low median household income at$24,098 with over 45%of the residents living below the poverty level. If the transit system is not reliable, these residents will have two options, the first is to retain a position r-. 14 Packet Page-1837- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. within their community which may not pay as well as traveling outside or they must find another mode of transportation that may not be as economical. Since Collier County is an economically diverse area, the transit system must also appeal to those other than the traditionally transit dependent. As our congestion has grown, single occupant vehicle users are willing to try a more reliable transit service for their daily activities. This in turn reduces household transportation costs. According to the American Public Transit Association, a 2-person household can save, on the average, more than $10,174 a year by downsizing to one car. Riders who spend less on their transportation are able to have more spending power to reinvest into the community, thereby increasing their quality of life. By increasing transit ridership, we are reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil, improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting public health. Support economic opportunities Collier Area Transit provides service most of the Educational Institutions in the area. Florida Southwestern (FSW) State College one of the major educational institutions located in the area and currently has approximately 15,800 students enrolled. In addition, the County is also home to a number of technical institutes and training programs. Adults and workforce education is provided through Collier County Public Schools and encompasses the secondary technical training schools of Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology and Bethune Education Center. In addition, Immokalee Technical Institute is a new technical training center in Immokalee focusing on art career and technical education programs for high school students and adults. The center also offers Adult Basic Education, General Education Development and adult literacy programs. Collier Area Transit provides service to all of these education and technical institutions. In addition, CAT provides service to 96% of the major retailers in the county and 54% of the hotels. These destinations make up the largest part of the County's economy. Many of these students and employees rely on the public transit service, most utilize the system more than 5 days a week to get them to their destination in a timely fashion. Mechanical failures unfortunately will delay routes and decrease the rider's confidence in the system. Support partnerships In February 2012, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners created the Public Transit Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee to engage transit users, businesses, and agencies in the decision making process related to transit needs and efficiencies. The advisory committee is comprised of nine members. The current membership includes a representative from the local School Board, a general manager at a large local retailer, users of the system representing persons with disabilities, users that represent youth populations and over 65 populations, as well as the 15 Packet Page-1838- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Furthermore, in the development of Collier County's ongoing Transit Development Plan, staff is coordinating with the following entities: • MPO staff • Florida Department of Transportation staff • Local Municipality Transportation Planning& Engineering staff • MPO Advisory Committees • Public Transit Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee (noted above) • Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency • Local Tribes • Local Colleges • Council for Hispanic Business Professionals • Chamber of Commerce • Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board In addition, CAT works closely with the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The LCB membership includes members representing the following areas: • Elderly • Disabled • Citizen Advocate/Non-User • Housing, Human and Veteran Services • Citizens Advocate/User • Florida Association for community Action (Economically Disadvantaged) • Public Education • Florida Department of Transportation • Florida Department of Children and Family Services • Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehab Services • Florida Department of Elderly Affairs • Florida Agency for Health Care Administration • Children At Risk • Local Medical Community • Southwest Florida Regional Workforce Development Board. All these partnerships are in support of this grant application and the expressed improvements. 16 Packet Page-1839- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Evaluation Criteria Demonstration of Need Bus Projects The Age of the Asset to be Rehabilitated or Replaced Relative to its Useful Life All vehicles have met/exceeded their useful life either in mileage or years. Consistency with the proposer's bus fleet management plan Collier Area Transit monitors capital replacement needs by utilizing a replacement module on FASTER Fleet Management System that tracks life cycle costs on a 15 point scale. The calculation includes the cost of maintenance, mileage and age. Annually, a report is run and we review equipment suggested for replacement in the coming year to determine whether the vehicle can remain in service or in need of replacement. All of the vehicles requested for replacement are based not only on federal useful life requirements, but also our 15 point scale. Condition and performance of the asset to be replaced Vehicles and equipment requested to be replaced have triggered not only the year and/or mileage useful life thresholds, but also maintenance costs. As vehicles age, the maintenance costs are higher and the length of time of service increases. Project conforms to FTA's spare ratio guidelines While there are no guidelines for spare ratios related to grantees operating less than 50 revenue vehicles, the paratransit system maintains a 5% spare ratio at this time and the fixed route system holds a 27%spare ratio. Bus Facility and Equipment Projects The age of the asset to be rehabilitated or replaced relative to its useful life All fleet equipment requested for replacement has met/exceeded its useful life in years. Improve the maintenance and condition of the agency's fleet Replacing the maintenance equipment will help improve fleet operations. Repairing vehicles with .-. outdated/makeshift equipment often takes longer. In 2005, Collier County purchased a prior automobile dealership which was constructed in 1985. The site is now used as the 17 Packet Page-1840- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. administration, operations and maintenance building. The purchase included the existing automobile fleet equipment, much of which is still utilized today. This equipment was designed for use on automobiles. However, as the ridership has grown (increased more than 10 fold since its inception in 2001), our fleet has grown, not only in numbers but also in size. Upgrading the equipment to that which is necessary for the larger fleet that we are running will assist in getting vehicles on the road faster. Planning and Local/Regional Prioritization Consistency with the transit priorities identified in the long range plan The ATM Department collaborates with the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to implement short- and long-range planning of the transportation system and evaluate and manage strategic plans and goals under the Collier County Transit Development Plan (TDP) and Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. All proposed projects are consistent with priorities identified in the TDP and the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). However, if funding is awarded, it will be necessary to complete a minor amendment to the Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan as this funding source was not contemplated during the plan development. Through coordination with the MPO, this amendment can take place in short order. Local Support Local support letters are included in the Support Letters section at the end of this document. The source of the local match is Toll Development Credits provided by the Florida Department of Transportation. The credits and documentation will be available upon award of the grant. Project Readiness The project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) Acquisition and replacement of vehicles or equipment, within or accommodated by existing facilities that does not result in a change in functional use of the facilities qualifies for a categorical exclusion. Project Implementation Following project award, the project will be completed within 18 months with the fixed route vehicle replacement being the longest deliverable (12 months for production once order placed). Federal aid eligible contracts are already in place for vehicle replacement. Staff will be required to complete an Invitation to Bid for the fleet equipment replacement. However, this will be completed concurrent with vehicle production, thereby allowing the grant to be completed in an expeditious manner. 18 Packet Page-1841- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. TIP/STIP can be Amended Currently, only a portion of this project exists within the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Statewide TIP due to lack of funding. If this project is selected and the grant is awarded,the LRTP,TIP and STIP will be amended to include the project. Project Funds can be Obligated Quickly If the project is selected, CAT will move quickly to obligate the funding and implement the project. Once the project is awarded, the project can be completed and close-out within 18 months. Ability to Carry out the Proposed Project Successfully The size and scale of the proposed project is well within the range handled on a routing basis by Collier County Government. The procurement for this project is not considered unusual in any way. Because the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion, no environmental delays would occur. Collier County has well established procedures and plans for managing grant funds, designed to ensure good oversight and formal documenting processing. Project Timeline Following project award, the project will be completed and close-out within 18 months with the fixed route vehicle replacement being the longest deliverable (12 months for production once order placed). Below please find a timeline for the project: • Grant Award • Paratransit& Fixed Route Vehicles ordered within 3 months of award. • Invitation to Bid issued within 3 months of award. • Invitation to Bid awarded by Board within 7 months of award. • Invitation to Bid Notice to Proceed issued within 9 months of award. • Paratransit Vehicles delivered within 9 months of award. • Fleet Equipment Received within 14 months of award. • Fixed Route Vehicles delivered within 15 months of award. • Process final invoices and close-out 18 months after award. Coordination with and support of other transportation modes and partners CAT works closely with the MPO staff and advisory committees who include representation from multiple jurisdictions and mode advocates. CAT works in close collaboration with a number of 19 Packet Page-1842- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. community organizations, government agencies, municipalities, legislators, business and educational and health care institutions to accomplish the objectives for the transit system. Locally, the community leverages cooperative coalitions to bring about local transformation. Partner agencies throughout Collier County have realized that a team approach creates a higher likelihood of success and a project is more likely to reflect the needs of the community. As an example, through a partnership with the Collier County Growth Management Division, new developments are now being planned to have multiple transportation choices accommodated. CAT's Technical, Legal, and Financial Capacity Since CAT's inception in 2001, it has been operating with all technical and legal authority of similar Collier County departments. Collier Area Transit operates under the supervision of the County's Alternative Transportation Modes Department within the Public Services Division. The Office of Management & Budget works with CAT staff to provide financial oversight, implement internal controls, and assist with budgetary planning for Collier Area Transit. Also, the County Attorney's office assigns an attorney experienced in transit law, regulations and requirements to assist CAT with its legal matters. CAT has extensive knowledge regarding federal, state and local regulations, in addition to the Collier MPO and Public Involvement process. Through audits conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), CAT has successfully managed grants and all compliance issues. FDOT has audited CAT's Safety System Program Plan and Grants Program Management, and the audits were outstanding with zero findings. FTA recently conducted its second Triennial Review of the CAT system. Of the 18 areas, no deficiencies were found with FTA requirements in 15 areas. Staff expeditiously worked with FTA staff to address all deficiencies. Collier County is in fundable status for grant making purposes. Collier County has a sophisticated accounting system and software (SAP) that includes all required components to meet the financial needs for grant management compliance. The County recently implemented a companion Grants Management System that further supports overall grants administration. The County also has a dedicated Grant Management Office to promote proper management and works in conjunction with the County's Clerk of Courts Finance Department. The Clerk — governed by Florida Statute — provides an additional layer of independent oversight in the financial management of grants is responsible to prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements as well as coordinate the single audit. 20 Packet Page -1843- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Local Support Letters Packet Page-1844- 1 9/9/2014 16.D.8. F-,-----, , , ,---, _ _._, HI JO ._, COLLIER Metropolitan Planning Organization 2885 South Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104•(239)252-8192•Fax(239)252-5815 July 28, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Collier MPO is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We support Collier County's application in the amount of $3,487,850 for the replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is geographically the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures the reliability of the buses for the public to travel to their destinations. Very often, the added travel cost of unreliable transit ----, services influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, the level of service will be enhanced, making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices result in reduction in congestion and a better quality of life for users of the transit system as well as the residents and visitors to our area. As such, Collier MPO is in full support of the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, V - ('"-----:} Lucilla L. Ayer, AICP Executive Director Packet Page-1845- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. LEE CQUN4TY �\ iI >'•,,>I "a1I 1,,h1 PI Al !II ?ItC":/.1,, tlpl P.O. Box 150045, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0045 • (239)244 2220 www.leempo.com July 28, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Support Letter for Collier Area Transit Bus and Bus Facilities Program -Ladders of Opportunity Initiative Dear Secretary Fox: The Lee County MPO is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. The Lee and Collier transit systems provide a route connection at the southern part of Lee County and the northern part of Collier County that has been very successful but also is a good example of needing a reliable fleet of vehicles that meet up for the transfer. From surveys that were conducted on this route earlier this year,close to 50%of the riders using this route were going to work.Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost Jf unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. The Lee County MPO is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, LEE COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION N`Jt j- Donald Scott Executive Director MPO letters CAT Ladders of Opportunity Packet Page-1846- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. � •csls , Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council F- 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Honda 33901-3414 (239)338-2550 FAX(239)338-2560 SUNCOM (239)748-2550 July 29, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of $3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, C)KrjeutAdir- 011-ectiL- Margaret Wuerstle, AICP Executive Director Packet Page -1847- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ,os0" SHERIFF KEVIN J. RAMBOSK I , a* �tRt RlY1M 3.t1t� July 30, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Foxx, The Collier County Sheriffs Office is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of $3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. The Collier County Sheriffs Office is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, "-\"? . James R. Williams, Acting Sheriff Collier County, Florida KJR: wsc cc: File "Service to Others Before Self' Packet Page-1848- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Care Club Rhcliieicupunty, Inc. Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Care Club of Collier County, Inc. is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of $3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. Care Club is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. ,^ Sincerely, ZA"c,---VVL.A/Mt 4971,t Luanne Wahistrom, Executive Director Care Club of Collier County, Inc. 1800 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 n 1800 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34116 Phone: 239-353-1994 Fax: 239-455-8507 www.colliercareclub.org Packet Page-1849- Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Lighthouse 2685 Horseshoe Drive South Suite 211 • Naples, Florida 34104 F ' ,Collier ti,� 239.430.EYE4 (3934) /``6eU„dne.....el' www.LighthouseofCollier.org Board of Directors July 30, 2014 PRESIDENT Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary Art Bookbinder United States Department of Transportation (President,Bookbinder Group) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 VICE PRESIDENT Charles Thomson (Attorney,Coleman, Dear Mr. Fox: Yovanovich&Koester, P.A.) Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier TREASURER County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Ernie Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's (EVP&CFO,Allen llen Systems Group) application in the amount of $3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route SECRETARY and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. David Weigel (Attorney,former Collier As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses County Attorney) incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of ^Lori Bassano the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of 'Vice President and Senior Sales/Risk Consultant with unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more Private Client Services at reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service Marsh) will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for Dr.Frederick Brown reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for (Board certified optometric the residents and visitors to our area. physician,Eye Centers of Florida) Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., is in strong support of this project and the submission of Dr.Barrett Ginsberg this grant application. (Ophthalmologist,Eye Centers of Florida) Mary Lader Sincerely, (Retired CEO,software industry) 71c.su/,...0 c.eJ_ Dr. Stephen Schwartz Kathleen Peck (Medical Director,Bascom Executive Director Palmer Eye Institute) Kathleen Peck VOLUNTEER EXEC. DIRECTOR&CEO ��Thank you for your donation in which you have received no goods,services,property or items of value,unless specified above. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION,#CH32945, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE(800-435-7352)WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT,APPROVAL,OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.EIN#27-0401702. Packet Page -1850- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. /trict Schoo� �� i d+ COLLIER COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM w ; 616 South 5`h St., Immokalee, FL 34142 (239)377-0590 Naples (239)658-7076 Immokalee (239) 377-0567 FAX (239) 658-7077 FAX I' ' &k.' Collier Cou80 ' l . Date: 7/28/14 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington,DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Collier County Head Start program is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the ■" amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. Collier County Head Start program is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, I /a ichael iAmico, Ed.D. Director, ead Start/Basic Pre-K Collier County Public Schools COLLIER COUNTY CHARACTER EDUCATION TRAITS P", Citizenship Cooperation Honesty Kindness Patriotism Perseverance Respect Responsibility Self-Control Tolerance THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL ACCESS!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. Packet Page -1851- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2675 Winkler Avenue,Suite 300 Ft.Myers,Florida 33901 0 Telephone:239-935-6100•Facsimile: 239-935-6181 www.elcofswfl.ora EARLY LEARNING Reply to: COALITION Susan Block,CEO OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DIRECT LINE: 239-935-6165 Tel:239-935-6100 July 29, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Foxx: The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida,the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, Susan E. Block, Ed.M. Chief Executive Officer SB:sb �l it Mittirth CktatflmPtnF Our mission/sw enhance the quality or chhldret Packet Page -1852-;.early childhood educators,care-givers and community partners in Collier,Glades Hendry and Lee Counties,with opportunities to posit!vely impact the future. 9/9/2014 16.D.8. d Rick Scott Mission: Governor To protect promote&improve the health -: of all people in Florida through integrated orb/ John H.Armstrong,MD, FACE state,county&community efforts. HEALTH g+ + t =- Y-- State Surgeon General&Secretary Vision:To be the Healthiest State in the Nation July 28, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 • Dear Mr. Fox: The Florida Department of Health — Collier County is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. The Florida Department of Health — Collier County is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, IFF Act wee Stephanie Vick, M.S., B.S.N., RN Interim Administrator Florida Department of Health-Collier County www.FloridaHealth.gov Office of the Director TWITTER:HealthyFLA 3339 Tamiami Trail,Suite 145•Naples,Florida 34112-4961 FACEBOOK:FLDepartmentofHealth PHONE:239/252-8200•FAX 239/774-5653 Packet Page-1853- YOUTUBE:fldoh Florida WI1 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ` ' I •o�^ www.fwfoniine.org � Wildlife .r. Nancy Anne Payton Southwest Florida Field Representative 4.! Florida Office A1"‘ Federation 2590 Golden Gate Parkway,Suite 105 Office:(239)643-4111 Naples,Florida 34105 Cell: (239)784-5119 Keeping the Wild in Florida since 1936! AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION July 29, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Collier County Application Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program Ladders of Opportunity Initiative Dear Mr. Foxx: Florida Wildlife Federation (Federation) encourages the US Department of Transportation to fund Collier County's grant application seeking $3,487,850 to update the county's public transportation system. The grant will o Replace five fixed route busses, o Replace eight paratransit vehicles for ADA, o Replace four support vehicles, and o Replace aging and obsolete fleet maintenance equipment. Collier County is twice the size of the state of Rhode Island and is a tourist destination because it is the western gateway to the Florida Everglades. Every day busses travel great distances. Several routes are through remote natural areas. Having new and reliable busses ensures dependability and comfort for the riders, reduced road congestion, and a far better quality of life for residents and visitors. The Federation enthusiastically endorses and urges funding of this grant application. Sincerely, nowv a. f a on. Nancy A. Payton Southwest Florida Field Representative Packet Page-1854- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. Co ler County Public Services Division Housing, Human & Veteran Services July 28, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Collier County Services for Seniors is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Many of our seniors rely solely on paratransit transportation in maintaining their independence and aging in their own homes. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. Collier County Services for Seniors is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, Louise Pelletier Case Management Supervisor Collier County Services for Seniors Housing, Human and Veteran,,Services CaiViar County 3339 Tamiarni Trail East.Suite 211•Naples,FL 34112-5361 239-252-CARE(2273) •239 252-HOME(4663)•239-252-CAFE Packet Page-1855-17).239-252-VETS(8387)•wrwm.coiliergov.netthumanservices 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ,47,1 FCS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA July 28, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, Pe Dr. Jaclynn Faffer President/CEO Packet Page -1856- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. July 29, 2014 Mr. Anthony Foxx, Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Mr. Fox: Moorings Park Community Health is pleased to provide this letter of support for Collier County's application for the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. We strongly support Collier County's application in the amount of$3,487,850 for replacement of their aging fixed route and paratransit fleet and fleet maintenance equipment. As Collier County is the second largest county in the State of Florida, the buses incur excessive mileage each year. Replacing aging vehicles ensures reliability of the buses for the public traveling to their destinations. The added travel cost of unreliable service influences mode choice decisions. Therefore, by having a more reliable fixed route fleet that has less road calls and less downtime, level of service will increase making transit a more attractive choice. More mode choices allow for reduced congestion and a better quality of life not only for users of the system but for the residents and visitors to our area. Moorings Park Community Health is in strong support of this project and the submission of this grant application. Sincerely, Kass Hubbard RN,Administrator Packet Page-1857- 9/9/2014 16.D.8. ScottTrinity ''Subject: FW: CORRECTION to application links for FTA's Ladders of Opportunity Initiative From: Federal Transit Administration [mailto:usdotfta ftublic.govdeliverv.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:35 AM To: Scott Trinity Subject: CORRECTION to application links for FTA's Ladders of Opportunity Initiative This notice serves as a correction to Federal Register Notice Vol. 79, No. 107 issued on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 for the 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. The published Notice of Funding Availability provided incorrect links to obtain grant application materials. The correct information is available at: http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13077_16008.html Applicants may also access application materials via the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov). For further assistance, please contact Samuel Snead at Samuel.Snead @dot.gov or 202-366-1089. We apologize for any inconvenience. 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