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Agenda 02/26/2019 Item # 2B02/26/2019 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 2.B Item Summary: February 5, 2019 - BCC/Transit System Workshop Meeting Date: 02/26/2019 Prepared by: Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager – County Manager's Office Name: MaryJo Brock 02/12/2019 1:11 PM Submitted by: Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office Name: Leo E. Ochs 02/12/2019 1:11 PM Approved By: Review: County Manager's Office MaryJo Brock County Manager Review Completed 02/12/2019 1:11 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/26/2019 9:00 AM 2.B Packet Pg. 11 February 5, 2019 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Naples, Florida, February 5, 2019 LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a WORKSHOP SESSION in Building “F” of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the Following members present: Chairman: William L. McDaniel, Jr. Burt L. Saunders Donna Fiala Penny Taylor Andy Solis ALSO PRESENT: Leo Ochs, County Manager Nick Casalanguida, Deputy County Manager Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney Troy Miller, TV Operations Manager Geoff Willig, Operations Analyst Steve Carnell, Public Services Department Head Mark Isackson, Corp. Fin. & Mgmt. Svc Director Michelle Arnold, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enh. Director Omar DeLeon, Transit Manager COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners BCC/TRANSIT SYSTEM WORKSHOP AGENDA Board of County Commission Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor Naples, FL 34112 February 05, 2019 9:00 AM Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5 - Chair; CRAB Co-Chair Commissioner Burt Saunders, District 3 – Vice-Chair Commissioner Donna Fiala, District 1; CRAB Co-Chair Commissioner Andy Solis, District 2 Commissioner Penny Taylor, District 4 Notice: All persons wishing to speak must turn in a speaker slip. Each speaker will receive no more than three (3) minutes. Collier County Ordinance No. 2003-53 as amended by Ordinance 2004-05 and 2007-24, requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners), register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. WORKSHOP TOPICS 2.A. Collier Area Transit - Staff Presentation (Michelle Arnold) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. ADJOURN Inquiries concerning changes to the Board’s Agenda should be made to the County Manager’s Office at 252-8383. February 5, 2019 Page 2 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online. 1. Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Workshop Topics A. Collier Area Transit – Staff Presentation Ms. Arnold presented the PowerPoint “Collier Area Transit, The Purrrfect Ride” highlighting the following: During the program’s initial year 1,205 riders utilized the system the 1st week and ridership has now reached 20,000 weekly. In addition to the system providing transportation benefits to many users, it helps reduce traffic on roads and pollution emissions. The system offers fixed route (19 routes, 7 days a week) and paratransit service (7 days a week – 35 vehicles). Operational services are privately administered (MV Transportation) with the County responsible for maintenance and provision of fuel. The system has seen declining ridership over past 4 years possibly due to the uprise of services like Uber, Lyft and an improved economy. Previous years, the program utilized reserves and carry forward funds to meet expenditures, but in FY2019 they will need to start utilizing capital funds for operations. Projections for FY 2020 indicate a $1.8M deficit and Staff is investigating options to address the issue. Funding sources include grants, state and federal contributions, fares and local government funding at $19.07 per capita currently. The options to increase revenue options include expanded advertising programs, deferring capital expenditures, service enhancements to increase ridership, increases in local funding or reducing service levels, awarding naming rights and developing sponsorships for bus shelters and public private partnerships (Red Coach, Greyhound $24K). Preliminary indications are the advertising program, naming rights, sponsorships and partnerships could yield approximately $600,000. During Board Member and Staff discussion the following was noted: That smaller buses have been considered for various routes, but many buses are full during peak times and in some instances patrons have to wait for another bus. There is currently no service in the City of Naples due to the narrow streets and roadside parking concerns. Consideration should be given to investigating a workforce bus, which may be at off peak times to address concerns (i.e. shuttles like the Marco Island Express). Kevin Jones, MV Transportation provided an overview of the company that operates campus shuttles, paratransit and fixed route system and school bus services. Scott Sosnowski, MV Transportation noted that a major effort is the increase use of technology such as apps to provide convenience and enhance the riders overall experience with the system. One example is a para transit on demand service where a rider may contact the driver in real time on scheduling and cancellation. February 5, 2019 Page 3 Mr. Isackson provided an update on the programs financial status noting the current funding level is 17M with $10.5M in grant support. The General Fund revenues are used as a backstop for the program and could be increased if the Board so desires. Historically, gas tax revenue was utilized however, the County began using these funds to address transportation maintenance issues. Ms. Arnold reported that staff will be bringing the following options forward at a later date for the Board of County Commissioner’s consideration: Expansion of the advertising program. Use of lease space in certain areas. Deferring new vehicle purchases in lieu of engine rebuilds. Altering peak hour service and extending hours of service to certain areas. Increasing use of technology. Increasing local funding participation Speakers Bruce Kennedy expressed concern on safety and security at some bus stops as inadequate lighting create issues where the bus driver cannot see you at night and consideration be given to expanding the hours of the dispatcher given they leave at 6:00 p.m. and the bus service goes until 9:00 p.m. Harold Weeks, PTAC requested that consideration be given to allowing some type of advertising for the program to provide an additional revenue source for operations. John Jenkins, PTAC noted the service is a lifeline for teenagers and employers and recommended funding be increased to help provide extended hours of service and increased service on existing routes and developing new routes. John DiMarco, PTAC stated that the system can continue to grow and provide service to residents if the right resources are deployed. Jose Palamo, III recommended that the hours of service be extended to help the workforce serve the businesses in the community. Nancy Moore requested that the bus pass program be expanded to allow certain non profits to purchase short term passes to distribute to those in need at critical times. Neal Gelfand recommended that a comprehensive advertising program be implemented to increase revenue sources which could include awarding naming rights, sponsorships of bus shelters, etc. Mr. Ochs noted that proposals will be brought forward for BCC considerations during the budget workshop in early June with an opportunity to provide Staff direction. 3. Public Comment None February 5, 2019 Page 4 There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:41 A.M. COLLIERCOUNTYBOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman, William L. McDaniel, Jr. Attest: CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ________________________________________, as presented _____________ or as amended ________________.