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Agenda 09/15/2009 Item #16B23 Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 1 of 56 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves the submittal of grant applications for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and recognize responsibility for the additional transparency, accountability and reporting compliance requirements of these funds. OBJECTIVE: To receive approval from the Board of County Commissioners to submit to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) these grant applications to improve transportation infrastructure projects that will have an impact in Collier County by removing concurrency problems on these specific roadways. CONSIDERATIONS: On February 17, 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and made available up to $1.5 billion to distribute grants on a , . competitive basis for capital investment projects in surface transportation infrastructure projects that will have a significant impact. Collier County has identified three (3) projects that meet the requirements of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. The minimum grant request permitted for this program is $20 million per project. These grant applications will request approximately $88 million of funding. 1) CR 951/Collier Boulevard and US 41 Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) will provide __ capacity improvements to the intersection of US 41 and CR 951. Due to the expected growth of future developments within the intersection corridor, the County recently conducted a study to re-analyze the traffic operation of the existing at-grade intersection to determine the impacts of the proposed developments and to look for improvement alternatives. An interim at-grade alternative was recommended considering the County does not have the funding to build an overpass without receiving this grant. The SPUI is the optimum solution for this location. By moving forward with the SPUI as one consolidated project, the County would save significant dollars in demolition and reconstruction costs, and impact the adjacent land owners only one time. The grant request for this project will be for approximately $38 million. 2) SR84/Davis Boulevard from Santa Barbara to Radio Road widening project would provide capacity improvements that have been identified in the Florida Department of Tnrnsportation (FDOT) five-year work program and would advance the construction of the project. Currently these improvements are scheduled for Fiscal Year 2012. The grant request will be for approximately $30 million. 3) SR84/Davis Boulevard from Radio Road to CR 951 widening project would also provide capacity improvements and is identified in Collier County's five-year work program. Currently, these improvements are scheduled for the County's Fiscal Year 2010, however, the Florida Department of Transportation is not scheduled to reimburse the County until Fiscal Year 2012/2013. The grant request will allow project completion earlier and will be for approximately $20 million. ,- In support of the Recovery Act, it is further estimated that these projects will retain approximately 10 FTE's and create approximately 420 indirect jobs related to the design and construction of these projects. However, it should be noted that considering the CR9511Collier Boulevard and US 41 overpass project will alleviate the concurrency issue, several development projects may move forward Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 2 of 56 following the completion of this project and an estimated 500 additional indirect non-project related jobs could be created. Special Considerations Related to the American Recoverv and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Grantees are required to ensure that public funds are expended responsibly and in a transparent manner to further the job creation, economic recovery, and other purposes of the Recovery Act. The grant program guidelines and subsequent grant agreement will identify additional compliance requirements to the ARRA, however the attached document highlights the major requirements and how Collier County will maintain compliance. FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded and if allowable under the terms of the grant, the County will use existing private and public funding in the amount of approximately $18 million as the local match for the CR 951IUS 41 Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI). The SR 84/Davis Boulevard from Radio Road to CR 951 project is currently scheduled for construction by Collier County in Fiscal Year 2010, with FOOT refunding the County up to the sum of $20,000,000 beginning'in Fiscal Year 2013. No additional funding has been identified for the SR 84/Sama Barbara to Radio Road project. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item raises no legal issues. This is a regular item requiring simple majority vote.-JAK GROWTH IMP ACT: There is no Growth Management Impact resulting from this action. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the submittal of the three (3) proposed grant applications for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the following projects: 1) CR 951/Collier Boulevard and US 41 Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI); 2) SR 84/Davis Boulevard widening project from Santa Barbara to Radio Road; and 3) SR84/Davis Boulevard widening project from Radio Road to CR 951/Collier Boulevard, totaling approximately $88 million and recognize responsibility for the additional transparency, accountability and reporting compliance requirements of these funds. Prepared By: Claudine Auclair, Principal Planner, Transportation Planning Department, Transportation Services ~ivision Attachment: 1) Special Considerations Fonn - Item Number: Item Summary: Meeting Date: 1- U.b"'" ~ V~ ..:.. Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15. 2009 Page 3 of 56 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 16B23 Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves the submittal of grant applications for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program from the U,S, Department of Transportation (DOT) for projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and recognize responsibility for the additional transparency, accountability and reporting compliance requirements of these funds, 9/15/20099:0000 AM Prepared By Claudine Auclair Transportation Services Principal Planner Date Transportation Planning 8/27/20094:48:25 PM Approved By Norm E. Feder, AICP Transportation Services Transportation Division Administrator Date Transportation Services Admin. 8128/20092:14 PM Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney County Attorney Date County Attorney Office 812812009 3:52 PM Approved By Michael Greene Transportation Services Project Manager Transportation Engineering & Construction Management Date 8/31/2009 7:30 AM Approved By Claudine Auclair Transportation Services Principal Planner Date Transportation Planning 8131/2009 8:37 AM Approved By Therese Stanley Transportation Grants Coordinator Date Transportation Administration 8/31/2009 1 :51 PM Approved By Marlene J. Foord Administrative Services Grants Coordinator Date Administrative Services Admin. 911/20094:43 PM Approved By Pat Lehnhard Transportation Services Executive Secretary Date Transportation Services Admin 9/1/20094:47 PM Approved By -Ct _ _ Iln.' A ____..J _'T' _ _....\ r:_~~_ _ _-L\ 1 ""..... C1 _~_J,. ____1_ _dO / "'f\ 1 t:' 0/ ""IV'" A,,{'\, 1 L 0 I"" {\r'tAltt. 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T'T'O I '"" i\ A n r1l.. 1 (\ In ,.......l\{\() Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 5 of 56 Special Considerations Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 TRANSPORTATION l1VVES1'A-fENTGENERAl1NG ECONOMIC RECOJ-''ERY (FIGER) CFDA 20.932 Since the source of funds for this program is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), additional considerations are necessary to ensure th~ use of funds properly implements the purpose of the Act. Generally, grantees are required to ensure that public funds are expended responsibly and in a transparent manner to further the job creation, economic recovery, and other purposes of the Recovery Act. The following table identifies the general requirements, including reporting requirements and an indication of how each requirement will be met. Consideration Timely Use of Funds Reporting (above and beyond regular grant reporting) Transparency and Prevention of Fraud Compliance Requirement General ARRA Considerations Project must be 100% completed prior to February 17,2012. Quarterly performance reports are due to DOT 10 days after the end of each quarter (Initial Report due 10/1 0/09) and include: To encourage transparency, the Transportation Services Division will require grantees receiving assistance to provide reports that will be used for po stings on the www.federalreportingy,gov website. This portal is designed to provide one centralized location for the public to find and analyze information, and report potential fraud, waste, and abuse pertaining to the Recovery Act. Collier County Preparations and Ability to Maintain Comoliance Collier County Transportation Services Division will assign a grant coordinator to each funded activity. It will be the coordinator's responsibility to monitor fund usage and advise management in a timely manner if funds need to be reallocated. Transportation Services Division is already in the process of identifying reporting responsibilities and identifying staff training needs to ensure ARRA reporting compliance. As guidance is received from DOT; reporting protocols will continue to be developed. Transportation Services Division will coordinate with the Grants Office to ensure appropriate central reporting processes are followed, which will at a minimum entail reporting of progress and any concerns, delays or other compliance issues to maintain a high level of transparency and accountability and quarterly ARRA grant reporting. The Grant Section Operations Coordinator will be responsible for collection of data and submission of reports to the Grants Office for submittal to the federalreporting.gov website. The Grant Operations Manager will oversee and be responsible for all section reports. Agenda Item No, 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 6 of 56 Furthermore, programs funded with ARRA funding may develop grant specific compliance requirements that are above and beyond those of normal grant program requirements (for programs already in existence) or above and beyond normal operations of the grantee (including new grant programs as well). Grant specific compliance requirements are listed below: Consideration ARRA TIGER Grant Pro ram S ecific Considerations Compliance Requirement Collier County Preparations and Ability to Maintain Com liance Data collection and reporting Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 7 of 56 Performance report will be sent to DOT. According to the statute, grant recipients must submit the first of these reports not later than 90 days from February 17, 2009, and must submit updated reports not later than 180 days, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after that date. Due to the unique timeframe for TIGER Discretionary Grant awards, TIGER Discretionary Grant recipients should submit the first of such reports on the first due date following the award of Grant Funds and on each subsequent due date thereafter. Performance reports will include: I. the total amount of Recovery Act funds appropriated, allocated, obligated, and outlaid under the appropriation; 2. the number of projects put out to bid under the appropriation and the amount of Grant Funds associated with these contracts; 3. the number of projects for which contracts have been awarded under the appropriation and the amount of Grant Funds associated with these contracts; 4. the number of projects for which work has begun under these contracts and the associated amount of Grant funds; 5. the number of projects for which work has been completed and the associated amount of Grant Funds; 6, the number of direct, on-project jobs created or sustained by the Grant funds for projects under the appropriation and, to the extent possible, the estimated indirect jobs created or sustained in associated supplying industries, including the number of jobs- years crated and total increase in employment since February 17, 2009; 7. the actual aggregate expenditures by each recipient from State sources for projects eligible for funding under the program between February 17, 2009 and September 30, 2010, compared to the level of such expenditures planned to occur this period as of February 17,2009. _..^'.._-_.."._"...._._._,,......._.,-"""""'--="~---__ ~ 1IllI~nJ!.~"~ 1r IIIf Agenda Item No. 16823 September 15, 2009 Page 8 of 56 DO'T.OOV R 951 Bridging US41 a.Project Name, CR 951/US 41 SPUI b.Type of project (highway, transit Highway and congressional district), nal District. MISSI fRS 2009 COLLIER COUNTI TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT l Co~f' County ~ - .....-.. - - -- - September 15, 2009 Page 10 of 56 l-Project Description: a. Project Name, CR 951/US 41 Single Point Interchange b., Description, This project is envisioned as the key piece to reducing the level of service in the community Rapid population and business growth coupled with the projected development figures in Colli ounty have generated a significant need for a grade separated overpass with CR951 bridging US41. d isting conditions, this intersection is expected to operate at an un-desirable level of servic~LOS) wit the next 15 years. The grade separated overpass configuration considered is also known~Sin Ie Point r 'an Interchange (SPUI). A key feature of this intersection concept provides for a U- :n l' m the exit ramp to the entrances on each side of US41. U-turns provide necessary access to the prope es adjacent to the ramps. The SPUI design also provides for inclusion of bicycle and pede~ ..~ o~ at grade with Collier Boulevard. Green space with pedestrian benches, decorative lightrn , a aping adjacent to the right-of-way may easily be incorporated. Overpass aesthef - ligh , and landscaping can be provided to enhance the experience for motorists, pedestri , nd b~clistl':As we have seen with the recently opened Golden Gate Parkway Grade Separated Ove ass " lIe'!bancements not only provide for local conveyance but create a local landmark for es and residents to enjoy. The landscape development will strive to create a natural and flo g tranSlQon 'thin the project, as well as with the adjacent properties. The overpass design will integrate three ltsic ~ments: efficiency, economy and visual continuity with surrounding land uses. '" ~ The roadway segment is approximatel~1l)iles in lenX is classified as an Urban Principal Arterial from CR951 to Greenway Road, and a ;fural 'l:iPal Arterial from Greenway Road to CR92. The roadway is expected to be a major thorou i~e y~s. This is based on long range planning, projected population and employment , ~el~ljected traffic volumes. The Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (M~ 0 Lon~nge Transportation Plan (LRTP) (June 8, 2007) identifies the US41 segment as a priority PI', s elFelopment in this area increases over the next 25 years, population and traffic will folio ,The in~se ofUS41 and CR951 is expected to be significantly impacted by the projected future gro , d ul~rnate build-out of this area. The typical se~D ~nsist Qtan~levated four lane urban section and at-grade ramp section, separated by mechanica t ~iized earth (MSE) retaining. There is a landscape buffer of varying width between the MSE 'lis an :'~nes. The elevated section consists of 12 ft travel lanes, 10 ft shoulders and a 16 ft n. 'The exit ramp section consists of three left turn lanes, a 4 ft bike lane, and a through / right turn lane. e entrance ramp section has three 12 ft through lanes and a 4 ft bike lane. There are 6 ft sidewalks along both ramps adjacent to the back of curb. Figure 4 shows the section for the south leg of the elevated roadway. For US41, dual lefts will be needed for the east leg and free flow right turns will be implemented for both the eastbound and westbound legs. A single point urban interchange (SPUI) configuration was developed for this intersection because it is usually more efficient than a standard diamond interchange. This modified SPUI configuration provides a through traffic movement from the exit ramps to the entrance ramps, thereby slightly reducing the efficiency with the addition of another signal phase. However, in this location, the through movement is necessary because local right in/right-out access to adjacent properties is provided along the ramps. Q ~' -- L("\ -- :;J\ :; g; :3 ~ t: ::: ~ ~ ,/; '/: ., -- l1"' .:1' ~ 'J 0' 0 " N -- !:0 -- 0', tl! ~ ;a ...::: w ... ~ t: ... t: ~ '-' tl! 00 c; Vi ~ 'fJ :::; -- l/"', - 0' / :::: U The new roadway will also accommodate a wider roadway section for the ramps. The west side of Collier Boulevard is undeveloped on north side U541 with the exception of a unoccupied parcel containing an abandoned service station. The southwest quadrant of the intersection has commercial development. The east side of Collier Boulevard has commercial development in the northeast quadrant of the intersectilon and in the southeast quadrant of the intersection. Therefore, the best location for the horizontal realignment through the intersection area is to the west of the existing alignment. The horizontal alignment matches the existing alignment south of U541 approximately 2000 feet from the in ersection. As it approaches U541, the alignment sweeps to the right with an 881.47-foot radius curve. Th rve continues across U541 before it becomes tangent. The use of this radius requires superelevation 0 ent using a design speed of 50 mph. The new Collier Boulevard rejoins the existing alignment a north of the intersection. Refer to Appendix 3 for the grade separated overpass c eptual plan. vertical alignment remains flat except for the overpass section. About 1100 feet south ' 541, profile grade rises at a 4.30% grade in order to provide adequate clearance (16'-6" minimum) overnd the V-turns. A vertical curve with a length Oh50 feet connects the 4,30% upgrade wit . 1% grade north of U541. Collier Boulevard returns to a at grade section about 1000 feet no '0 e se of the flatter grades and a long vertical curve provides better sight distance a ainta eady ehicle speeds. In combination with the horizontal curve through the elevatedaes an aesthetically pleasing roadway by reducing the visual effect of a hump in the roa efer n 4 for the roadway design criteria. The median is 22 feet wide on the south side of U541. me s carried into the elevated roadway section and transitions to 16 feet on the el e 16 foot median is carried across the bridge structure and then transitioned back to 2 et. The e ,an ntrance ramps follow closely to the overpass alignment. The northbound exit ramp is o-Iane rmp. The additional lanes are required to handle the large volume of traffic that is destined for northbound exit ramp widens to 4 lanes and a bkycle lane to pmv;de adequat~he in ct;on. The northbound entcanee ,"fiP has 3 lanes ~lose to US41 and transiti~ns to' !singlej . e tha~ merges with .Collier Boulevard. The southbound exit ramp IS a two-l~ne ramp and WId t., '~ a,' a bIcycle lane as It approaches US41. The southbound entrance ramp has three lane ose 541 '. ansitions to a single lane that merges with Collier Boulevard. Prior to the noh nd an uthbound exit ramps, Collier Boulevard consists of 3 lanes im each direction. The traffic a ,:aly r th umber of grade separated overpass lanes requires only 2 lanes of traffic in each direc . Ther ,ore t utside through lane in each direction becomes an exit lane. Adequate signing w; equir ~ prior to the beginning of the exit ramps enabling drivers to move into the proper lane pr\to the e In ~st SPUI configurations, the left turns to and from the ramps have t'vvo lanes. The nUml:i~Of lanes the left turn from the northbound exit ramp to westbound U541 was increa "anes to three lanes in order to increase the Level-of-Service of the interchange in the PM Pc Th t- '. n lanes at the intersection are free flowing. The intersection design also provides for a U-tur xit ramp to the entrance on each side ofU541. The U-turns are necessary since local right-in/rig access is provided to the properties along the ramps. The south U-turn radius is 49.5 feet. The pavement has been widened to 24 feet due to the tighter radius. The north U-turn radius is 55.5 feet. The pavement has been widened to 22 feet for this ramp. c. General need for project, Under existing conditions, this intersection is expected to operate at an un-desirable level of service (L05) within the next 15 years. The benefits of this grade separated overpass design include: It 1 September 15, 2009 Page 12 of 56 . Meets future traffic needs. . Significantly reduces traffic congestion. . Increases vehicular safety. . Reduces intersection delay during PM peak traffic periods. . Better overall efficiency for the roadway system. . Reductions in vehicular collisions. d. Sponsor, Collier County Transportation Planning Department e. Cost and amount of TIGER Grant Request, "If' The total project cost of an aesthetic Levellll Bridge for the grade separation pr42il~t is estimate .'" be $50.1 million. The cost of constructing just the bridge's super and substructure for t]{tw~ev,~~;d' roadway segment is approximately $13.7 million or 27% of the total project cost. The proposed aestntetirenhancements (landscape, bridge, and hardscape) for the project represent less than 5~Q(We tot:r~t'pstruction cost. The cost to construct the GSO is estimated at $35.3 million (based on todaY's\aol]~J'\fP!~,ht cost of inflation. Tiger Grant Request = $38,834,075 f. Synopsis of Long-Term Outcome and Job Creation Beri#i!~~~ . Meets all future transportation needs to 2035. . Job creations benefits {;'Jl,. Wi! ~:.)_~R l'~ . Provides for a safe and efficient access to surroundirt&local t>tisinesses. . Creates a sense of identity for the 10ca,.~SQJ!~:unity. ' . Affords a flexible construction schedibe ba~edon available funds. \,~ ',"'~ . Provides for the emergency evacuati6n of residents and visitors who depend on access to the interstate . . .,~~~~~~t~" ~'::~~~f1" ~'f~: hIghway system In tImes of emergency,. , ,-/gY ((~, :~\t, .,~f'~; ,'01[:;) g. Is project in an EtondIn!.~ally Distressed Area Status? ,~ "'~;'" ""~~',n1~B'i,~'- A.lthough Collier Co~;~~.is not;c:~:msidered an Ec~nomically Distressed Area, the sub areas this project dIrectly benefits are',consldered low to moderate !TIcome. (Immokalee, Fort Myers, Cape Coral) \~,""t~~)~J" ,", h. A.}11ap of the project location within NYS as well as a map at appropriate scale to show the bound;ii'~s;"~lnd location of project facilities and phases (if appropriate) within the existing street (:'; i;( :'!"-~~_': f,,;,>~ netwQfk (if ap~~~cable) should be included as part of the project description t{~~~~,;,.~,._.~,..~r;;p:~(~ 'z~~ -,~t': ~ ,.. ;;;h' ? rl If' =' :;; s.t ;2 ..:: s-t;::c~~;:;" i::: ....;..; f V"o l.r", w' ~ ....) ....-., ",-". 0'. C o N --- LI"\ --- 0', :l! oJ:; i:; ::! -:; ~ .... c:: .... c:: " (;) '"00 ~ Vi Shovel Ready Criteria SUllllllary V: -J --- I Project Schedule, Item LI"\ 0' :G i-.J N ,...~,. W~4~E Vi" ,......v'''' s 200 , Feet 400 I 2- ~ September 15, 2009 Page 14 of 56 Provide a detailed project schedule broken down by at least quarterly increments and a brief narrative which demonstrates that the project can begin construction quickly upon receipt of a TIGER Grant. The following two items must be addressed: · The project schedule should demonstrate that the TIGER Grant funds will be spent steadily and expeditiously once construction starts. Please refer to Gantt Chart . be , viJl'3'nmental approvals ified In the project schedule. include copies of RODs and ennits, ROW, etc? -~y, which are not considered a suitable lthin the right -of-way will have minimal The Final PD&E Study Ittepar ~URS Corporation included a review of potential wetland impacts to the existing ~ - Tal Within the existing rights-of-way, no potential wetlands were identified ~~~~ rea. The proposed alignment impacts approximately 3 acres of additionalla fds ~~~L~~wa~1ttruction and a possible additional 1.0 acre (former gas station site) fp~OSSiblY aiortion of the 7.29 acre (FDEP Site) for stormwater management. I On the gas st~on"te there is an inlet to the existing 54" storm sewer that crosses Collier Boulevard and ~x.its ~S-4I ditch. No record of this conduit has been identified as part of any S D perli,t that was researched. The preliminary conclusion is that the pipe was a rond fo, e na~al drainageway that existed prior to the construction of the Freedom '-' -, Square commetfial development on the northwest corner of the Collier Boulevard/US-41 i ~~ection. Therefore use of this area is consistent with a pre development natural i;;tleway. Conceptual Intersection I~provement Study 3-16 Stan.l~y C~nsultants Report for 1 iifJd CR-951. Current wetland credits for the Panther Island MItIgatIOn Bank are $61,000 e~etland credit. The FDEP parcel is located immediately west of Trail Ridge Road. Offsite z~~eJopment has occurred to the east and south in areas previously identified as abandoned agricultural and pine flatwoods. This information coupled with the failure of the PD&E study to identifY the existing right-of-way as a possible wetland decreases the likelihood that all or a portion of the FDEP arcel would be characterized as a wetland. Legislative Approvals: Provide a short narrative which explains the need and status of all legislative approvals (including local) required for the project to proceed to construction and to be operated and maintained as intended. g "I ~ ---- 0\ :; :J) l: ~ U ;.. ::; ~ "" -;c :::: .J) :::. './) ::J [1""1 :J' ~ u =' ~ M --- If'\ --- =' C.J ~ ~ v ~ .- '-' c: 2 1; On c: J'l v: --- If'\ =' x. u September 15, 2009 Page 15 of 56 · Can broad support among state and local governments as well as other stake holder groups be demonstrated? Please provide a short narrative explaining stakeholder support and include appropriate resolutions and letters in the appendix. This project have been developed cooperatively with state, regional and local groups to ensure the coordination with affected parties as well as consistency with the requirements of growth management and other transportation plans. A public involvement plan has been developed to fully inform and' 0 public officials, citizens, and special interest groups in the develop' nt of thi public involvement program includes a variety of presentations an' earn State and Local Planning: Provide a short narrative ex appropriate Transportation Improvement Program (TI Improvement Program (STIP) and provide citati he a he project is on an ide Transportation opriate TIP /STIP entries. The proposed improvements are indentified plan as a critical intersection improvemen area. Long Range Transportation Tec~nic~l Feasibility: Provide a s\srt nar live explaining the status ~f. ~reliminary engmeermg work as well as the statu~ development and ROW acqUISitIOn for the project. Inclusion of an . 'ompletion ates is required. Access management The access management plan displays the existing access management and the proposed access'management that is recommended to promote safety and to allow the proposed roadways to perform at their maximum capacity. location North North North South South location North South South No im location West West East East ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN IJS 41 - West of CR 951 Drivewa Descri )tion :Jinnacle D' 'vacant Lor .. Trianqle BI\'d/Price Street 3as StationlWal reens .I!..ccess to 'Ninn DixieNacant Lot ,I!..ccess to 'Ninn DixieNacant Lot Descri )tion CR 951 - South of US 41 Driv~wa in Center September 15, 2009 Page 16 of 56 Pro H)sE r\!o Chanqe . Provide a narrative describing the technical feasibility of the project including the ability of the grantee to complete the project. Station =aqle Creek Drive Financial Feasibility: Please provide a brief narrative which discusses the following: . recei t of a TIGER Grant, will the project's remaining desi nand OSE ~. H .~ lJ"\ -~ '-J' :; eo ~ -"2 .8 :J ~ :Jj -t v; ::J lJ"\ ~, :;:;: u 0- o o N -- U"'I -- 0\ c.; ~ ~ ... '"':j ... ~ C .... ... &. (..J 0:0 .S Vi VJ :J -- U"'I 0- ~ U . construction be fully funded? . Is a contingency reserve being assumed as a project cost item? If so, please describe. · Has the proposed grantee successfully managed previous grants of the same amount or more than the requested TIGER Grant? If so, please describe. 2. Grant Funds - Provide the amount of funding being requested, sourc total project costs, percent of costs that would be paid with TIGER fun an all other parties providing funds including other Federal funds. Please in follows: TIGER funds (requested) Total State Funds (source) Funds Project Approval! Environmental Document Plans, Specifications & Estimate $2,517.023 $2,517,023 Right of Way (capital and support) $8,600,000 $8,600,000 $38,834,075 $11,117,023 $50,076,098 3. onll:'TJiJI11 Outcome Discussion (Only include areas with significant and, preferably quaf!mmJle benefits) Successful grant applications must demonstrate significant benefits in at least one of the five areas covered by the Long Term Outcomes. USDOT will look more favorably at applications which address several areas. The more areas addressed and with positive net benefits, the greater the chance of approval for the application. There is no need to include discussions of Long-Term Outcomes which do not apply to the project proposal. Information must be quantified to the extent possible and describe the project's impact on the Nation, metropolitan area or region. Information should include projections for both the build and September 15,2009 Page 18 of 56 no-build scenarios for 20 years beyond the project's completion date or the lifespan of the project, whichever is closest to the present. The Long Term Outcome areas are: . State of Good Repair; . Economic Competiveness; . Livability; . Sustainability; and, · Safety. Specific requirements for each of the five Long-Term Outcomes are: State of Good Repair (all items must be addressed): This project is a key link in the grid that once completed provides additional relieves existing congestion on US Highway 41 and County Road 951. Explain howtne " wi performance a dlor 10, -te " , Expl~in ho~h~..osal improves the condition of existing transportation fac'" 'es and ~tems. Does the project minimize life-cycle costs? If so, please de I " improve the facility (or system's) condition, cost structure. an impottant aim of the project part of, or consistent with, relevant state, local egional efforts to maintain transportation facilities or systems in a State of o\Repair? If so, please describe. D an important aim of the proposal to rehabilitate, reconstruct or upgrade surface transportation projects that threaten future economic growth and stability due to their poor condition? If so, please describe. Is the project appropriately capitalized up front and will it be subject to asset management approaches that optimize its long term cost structure? Please provide a detailed description of appropriate asset management approaches in the appendix. o Assumin ARRA funds are granted as re uested, will the roject be full ~ M ~ Lr> .~ 0\ :; cI:; ~ rtI ..c ::: :; ... ,.. :; ~ :;:) VJ :J "- 1]"\ ::;;- ::::: u "' "',- ~ 0 0 N -- ~ -- 0- ~ oJ) ,... ;:a ..:::: ';-J ~ c: ..., ,... ~ ~ ~ i.i'i '/) ~ -' -- If'. ,,,"-". 0\. :.:: u September 15, 2009 Pal~e 19 of 56 funded? . o Will asset management approaches be used to maintain the project facilities? Are these approaches currently applied to similar facilities by the a licant? If so, lease describe. Is a sustainable source of revenue available for long term operations and maintenance of the project facilities? If so, please describe. Economic Competitiveness: Short term and construction related economic benefits should not be Outcome. They will be counted as part of the Job Creation & Economic St General: All of the items below need to be addressed in the a (Priority Item I): Distressed Area'. If so, pleas Economically Distressed Areas Although Collier County is not con sub areas this project benefits (Lee, Hendry, Immo conomically Distressed Area, the onsidered low to moderate income. (Pl..ority Item 3): Will the project make improvements that allow for expansion, ir~, or other growth of private sector production at specific locations, articularly Economically Distressed Areas? If so, please describe and quantify all enefits. Over the long-term, describe how the project will measurably contribute to growth in employment, production or other high value economic activity. Describe (quantify) the number and quality of jobs that will result over the long- 1 For TIGER Grants, non-county areas which otherwise fit the requirements for Economically Distressed Areas will be considered if appropriate data is quantified and described in the application. It September 15, 2009 Page 20 of 56 I term Economic competItIveness may be demonstrated by the project's ability to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation syst~m through integration or better use of all existing transportation infrastructure but only to the extent that these enhancements lead to the economic benefits that are identified in Priority Item 3, above. Livability: Item Does the project involve or benefit more than one mode? and describe. Does the project increase the capacity of other, connec~ g tr If so, please describe. General: Item ~ ;:1 ---- LI"\ ---- ::;; Explain how the project significantly contributes to broader connections (including bicycle and or improved connections between residential and commercial \1) ::!l t:: ru ..c :..; 3 project significantly enhance user mobility through the creation of more convenient transportation options for travelers? If so, please describe. '-' :::.. Will the project improve existing transportation choices by enhancing points of modal connectivity or by reducing congestion on existing modal assets? If so, please describe. :J ~ ;;: Will the project improve accessibility and transportation services for economically disadvantaged populations, non-drivers, senior citizens, and make - .,- f..fj ::J ---- t.n :;.. ~ '..J services more readily available to these groups? If so, please describe. Is the project the result of a planning process which coordinated transportation and land-use planning decisians and encouraged community participatian in the process? If so, please describe. Does the project create new bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities or improvements? If so, please describe. This is the ability of the project to improve energy efficien , reduce greenhause gas emissions anc\ benefit the en . onment. should be addressed. dependence on .oil, I .of the belDw items Sustainability: (Priority item): Will the project incr by more energy-efficient vehicles Dr sy improvement impacts)? Will th more energy efficient transp tion m for example)? If sa, please des t of people or goods 10 icycIe and pedestrian ement or encourage the use of cle and pedestrian or transit, regarding expected reductions in C02 emissions praject be provided? 5' 0 r"l --. :0 --. ~, OJ OIl .... :; .... ;:; :... ~ .s ...., .S 0 c.. 'lJ 0.0 c: Vi r.r: Safety: -, -' -~ lJ', "",..- ~ ~ u Does t~ pi .ect m tai, otect or enhance the environment, as evidenced by its avoi!m adve e environmental impacts (for example, adverse impacts r lated A air "wetlands, and endangered species) and/or by its ~ .nnm. le~ benefits (f~r. example, improved air quality, wetlands creation or \ IQ'lpr ,ed halJttat connectivity). tCan quan Ttative information be provided that demanstrates haw the project educes energy consumption or mitigates environmental impacts be provided? I 'a, please describe. (Note: Sources are provided in the June 17,2009 Interim Guidance on calculating the costs and benefits of a number of items appropriate to this Long-Term Outcome). September 15, 2009 Page 22 of 56 US DOT will assess the project's ability to reduce the number, rate and consequences of surface transportation related crashes, injuries and fatalities among drivers and/or non- drivers and/or its contribution to the elimination of highway/rail crossings, the protection of pipelines, or the prevention of unintended release of hazardous materials. Item Does the project reduce the number, rate or consequences of crashes? this be quantitatively described? Does the project reduce the number, rate fatalities among drivers and/or non-divers? described? A grade separation would reduce common rear-end cO . si types of collisions such as right angle, left tur rigH reduction results from removing the he !north: uth t the turning traffic volumes, thereby red at-grade portion of the intersectio dl as other rn crashes. The fic movement from fvehicles from the The addition of designated bl , Ie lanes i d 6 ft sidewalks will increase the overall safety for bicyclists an~des~ns within the project limits. The proposed grade se,~will also~ce the number of vehicular crashes at the intersection a ,enti~~n Section 3.11. In addition, the severe intersection skew for th ,fft'rough traffic on CoIlier Boulevard will be eliminated with the iI11, ve rad~ated overpass alignment. Since Collier Boulevard is an tmer~tncy e~cuation route that leads to Interstate 75, the safety improve}~~f a gr!de-separated intersection would be very appropriate for t t, purpos,$,; ~ ~oesJ e pror~t eliminate highway/rail grade crossings? \, ':~ ~, Does the project increase the protection of pipelines? \ Does the project prevent unintended release of hazardous materials? 4. Long-Term Outcomes. Benefit/Cost Analysis Requirements: ~ M ....... If"\ '...... 0\ ::; cIJ c: ;3 ~ .8 c: ::; on c: VS 'T if; ::::J ::: If"'l :;-., ~ r....J [ :J' ::> ::> I'l -- :0 -- :J' o.J OJ) ~ I'll ..r:: u :.. .8 c ~ c :E o.J ~ v; - r.Jj ::J -- if-, ,,'....'" :J' ~ U A gAnrl!:t ~t60r September 15, 2009 Page 23 of 56 US DOT is strongly emphasizing the need to quantify project benefits, including the use of Benefit/Cost Analysis ("BCA") in making decisions about very large project approvals. Accordingly, applicants need to give full consideration to estimating and quantifying benefits (and complete costs for very large proposals) of their proposals, for the Long-Term Outcomes. US DOT notes that the items that require estimation or quantification "range from factors traditionally considered, including fuel savings and travel time benefits, to some that have not traditionally been considered, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water quality impacts, public health effects, and others"'. In addition, to be fully useful, BCA should attempt to capture the dynamic effects that ransportation investments can have on land use and household budgets". "...applicants for TI Discretionary Grants are generally required to identify, quantify, and compare expected ben costs subject to the following qualifications: . . o 2 The June 17, 2009 provides guidance on an appropriate discount rate as well as estimating costs for travel time, statistical life, greenhouse gas reduction and other cost/benefit factors, 3 See June 17,2009 guidance for details. The ARRA gives US DOT discretion to waive the $20 M minimum grant size for the purpose of funding significant projects in smaller cities, regions, or States. September 15, 2009 Page 24 of 56 The June 17, 2009 interim guidance provides discount rates as well as guidance on determining values for time, statistical lives, social benefits of reduced crash costs, pollutant emissions, and other externalities. 5. Job Creation & Economic Stimulus US DOT will assess whether the project promotes the short- or long-term creation 0 jobs and whether the project rapidly promotes new or expanded business 0 construction of the project or thereafter. Demonstration of a project's rapid econ mic I act is critical to a project's alignment with this criterion. Applicants are encouraged provide t ollowing information: Item The total amount of funds that will be expended 0 related activities by all of the entities participating i ' The number and type of job construction and thereafter. Item benefited by the project during its ~. M -~ ""' ~~ :::;- ry concerned about employment equity issues as well as the number and quality of )0 t TIGER Grant investments will create. Accordingly, applicants need to address the follo~ng: :;; 2 c:l ,... -:: '- ~ :;; -;c Item V: Describe how the project will promote the creation of job opportunities for low-income workers through the use of best practice hiring programs and utilization of apprenticeship (including pre-apprenticeship) programs. v: ~ .~ '1'1 :::l' ~ !J " - V'J """"' -' --- l{'. .",- 0' ::.:;; U Describe how the project will provide maximum practicable opportunities for small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises, including veteran-owned small businesses and service disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Describe how the project will make effective use of community-based organizations in connecting disadvantaged workers with economic opportunities. Describe how the project will support entities that have a sound track record on labor practices and compliance with federal laws ensuring that American workers are and treated fairly. 0' o o ~l --- l/"'I --- 0'. Describe how the project will implement best practices, consistent with civil rights and equal opportunity laws, for ensuring that all individual egardless 0 race, gender, age, disability, and national origin - benefit from the Re ery A In addition, US DOT would like to know: Are the populations that will benefit Areasi Is the project's procurement for construction industry m be assessed here will be 'l) ::.c '" -= '.J ... ~ - 6. Secondary Benefit Secondary criteria be wei . ted an the Primary Selection Criteria in US DOT's evaluation process. There are two (C,o<. . elect n Criteria: Innovation and Partnership. a. '\pnovatlO a",S, IJ~;' T will assess the extent to whkh the pmject uses Innovative technology to pmsue one", -re' the long-term outcomes outlined above and/or to significantly enhance the ,pe1jio - al performance of the transportation system. ~OT will also assess the extent to which the project incorporates innovations that demonstrate the value of new approaches to, among other things, transportation funding and finance, contracting, project delivery, congestion management, safety management, asset management, or long-term operations and maintenance as long as the application clearly demonstrates that the innovation is designed to pursue one or more of the long-term outcomes and/or significantly enhance the transportation system. ..., c:: g ~ c:o t: (7J b. Partnership: -~.-.~- 1 September 15, 2009 Page 26 of 56 US DOT will assess the project's inclusion of non-Federal entities and the use of non-Federal funds, including the scope of involvement and share of total funding. The US DOT will give priority to Further, priority will be given to vroiects that can demonstrate the following: Priority Item (Priority) Describe how the project Has received financial commitments from, or otherwise involve, State and local governments, other public entities, or priva nonprofit entities, including projects that engage parties that are not tradit!.o involved in transportation projects, such as nonprofit community groups..,,<~ ' Describe how the project will make effective use of community-based connecting disadvantaged people with economic opportunities, Will the TIGER funding complete and overall financing package To what extent can the project be readily and efficiently compI' assistance? Please describe. To what extent are other sources of Federal assiStance funds) available for the project? Please describ /~:l '?l~:~ In addition, US DOT will assess the amount of '~~te debtabd equity to be invested in the project or the ~ ,,,.,. amount of co-investment from State, lo<;~l or other n6n;:"Er.~fit sources, Please describe the amounts of any .<~.~!'m1' '",W private debt and equity investments that will be made in tne project. ~ " ~{!~?;tj~j~,pir ,~~;: .' ".,_:\,:_:,y,ft 7. Evaluation of Pr()je~t Per 0 ritance":S lf possible, provide a plan for evaluating the success of the project and how td"inJitsure short and long term performance with respect to the economic \i:1"';' '<mi~t,. {~ recovery measures and long:t~xm outcomes, \~~_.'It:;::,;,w;;~J! ift> ' ~-~t 8. Certificati011s<';1~;fu,:~' a. 'i!fcFederal Wage Rate Requirement: An application must include a certification, signed by the ;,,~, ',' tcff,;'i.41):;,i"", applicant, stating that it will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 ,c;l"'}'~J;l of title 40, United States Code (Federal wage rate requirements), b~'):'Secfion 1511(must be sent separately to USDOT) ~ "'~"W -'_.....\ -~:~;Tf;~~'1-t:r 9. ApplIcation and Project Contact Information 10. Appendices should be used for any back-up or support materials for items covered in the narrative. The following is a suggested format for the appendices, a. Project Description, Costs and Grant Request amount Back-up b. Shovel Ready Criteria Back-up c. Long-Term Outcome Back-up (Only for areas with significant benefits) I. State Of Good Repair II. Economic Competitiveness !' "I If" c~ ;::J'. :J ::!; ~ ::: :;,; :;,; "3:: J) V') :::- If" '...) l/"'I 0' ~._"" X u . ..... 1Il. Livability iv. Sustain ability v. Safety d. Job Creation Back-up (include map of Economically Distressed Areas and relevance to application) e. Benefit Cost Analysis Back-up f. Secondary Benefit Back-up (as needed) i. Partnership ii. Innovation g. Employment Equity Back-up ~ .,; N --- ~ --- 0' Visual Format: Font shall be Calibri 10 point; Margins shall be I" Top, Left and Rig bottom footer will be 1" with no columns and plain format; page numbers will b centered at the top of the page footer. Pictures can be black and white or colo. ch on a new page. Main Text can be no more than 25 pages (this is a US DOT requir u ::.c ... rtI -= 2: ~ ,... - ..., c:: '0 0.. ~ ~ Vi V'J :J --- " -""-'--"''''''-''-'''~'-'-'--'';;''--''''''~'''.'~ . '--'+"".""'''''''''''-- i [j~D~ 15, 20Q9 I. ., 152801$6 jrIG~R I ClOT. GOY ,~,,~~V< \';i' One Mile Expansion of Davis BoulevCl,rd(Sl~. 841 Corridor from Radio c.<~f;,,/'m:i', .'",,,~ Road to Collier Bouleyard;(eR~9S1) ":'~~~~"" a. Project Name, State Road 84 Expansion '. .,.A' b.Type of project (highway, transit, rail, port or NON-INTRASTATE STATE HIGHWAY-ADD LANES & RECONSTRUCT c. Location of the project ~state, city,c~unty and congressional district), Naples, Florida, Collier CO~1Jty, 14th Congressional District, d. Whether the project is in an urban or rural area, SR 84 (Davis Boul~vard) iSC}lrrentIyc1assified as a principle arterial. This roadway serves as a connecting route from US41 in downtown Naples easterly to CR 951. The eastern leg of the intersection provides access to /from commercial service oriented land uses, including motels, restaurants, and self storage units. e. AmouIlt in dollars of TIGER Grant funds that are being sought. $20,000,000 2009 COLLIER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT Co~l' County ~ - ......... - - ~ - September 15, 2009 Paige 29 of 56 l-Project Description: a. Project Name, County Road 84 Expansion b. Description, The proposed improvements are required to accommodate future traffic demand safely and efficiently. The improvements consist of the ,following: . Widening SR 84 to a six-lane curbed roadway section, with a raised median, from S Road) to CR 951 Providing Improvements to SR 84 and CR 951 intersections, consisting of thru~ e south direction and additional turn lanes, as required. . c. General need for project, The need for the improvement was established, base on the following faG. ors: . Improve the operational characteristics and capacity of SR 84 to in the area. . Improve safety and reduce accidents at the SR84 / Sa intersection. With the anticipated traffic growth i expected to increase, in no improvements to SR 8 project . Meet the future socio-economic demand d. Sponsor, Collier County Transportation Plannil~--cent e. Cost and amount OfTIGEm~jUest, ~ ~t!oJect Summary Transportation System: N~-" RASiTE STATE HIGHWAY Description: SR 84 (Davis B1t.d) ~ io Road To CR 951 Type of Work: AD' ES ~ECON'STRUCT Item Number:~5 - \ Length: 0,973 Project Detail \fiscal Year: 2010 2011 High~j/,~<ls_ct1tn Support ~... Amount: $50,000 Highways/Local Advance Reimbursement Amount: $20,000,000 District 01 - Collier County 2012 2013 Item Total:1 $50,0001 $20,000,000 I Tiger Grant Request = $20,000,000 l 2014 0' ~ N -"" - --- 0' .... o .~ ~ 0. ~ "'-l -T c:t;) "'=' rtl ,-., 2 ~ ..., r:l Vl . t September 15, 2009 Page 30 of 56 f. Synopsis of Long-Term Outcome and Job Creation Benefits, . Meets all future transportation needs to 2035. . Job creations benefits . Provides for a safe and efficient access to surrounding local businesses. . Creates a sense of identity for the local community. . Affords a flexible construction schedule based on available funds. . Provides for the emergency evacuation of residents and visitors who depend on access to tl)ecinterstate highway system in times of emergency. g. Is project in an Economically Distressed Area Status? Although Collier County is not considered an Economically Distressed Area, tn Slt.s this project directly benefits are considered low to moderate income. (Immokalee, Fort Myer ' e Coral) h. A map of the project location within NYS as well as a map ~i'.{>>~te.scale to show the boundaries and location of project facilities and phases (if approprT!tt~Wii:1U'if'the existing street network (if applicable) should be included as part of t/(jj"ej des~ition ~~ --~ 2- ------. NAPLE.$ GOlF ESTATES /8 0' o o 1'1 If'\ J ~ o .~ c '" .., 3 ~ SR 84 PO & E S TU[J( CORRIDOR STUDY SEGMEf{TS _H d3 -0 J Shovel Ready Criteria Summary ~ r::l V1 September 15, 2009 Page 31 of 56 ..............- Item Project Schedule: Provide a detailed project schedule broken down by at least quarterly increments and a brief narrative which demonstrates that the project can begin construction quickly upon receipt of a TIGER Grant. The following two items must be addressed: . The project schedule should demonstrate that the TIGER Grant steadily and expeditiously once construction starts. . The schedule should show how many direct, 0 created or sustained during each calendar quarte Environmental Approvals: Explain the stat needed in order for the project to proce schedule. Provide URLs to appropriate Envl RODs and other approval letters in th dix. environmental approvals ructiofiS specified in the project ments and include copies of e which explains the need and status of all is']roject have been developed cooperatively with state, regional and local groups to r~e coordination with affected parties as well as consistency with the requirements owth management and other transportation plans. public involvement plan has been developed to fully inform and involve all interested public officials, citizens, and special interest groups in the development of this project. The public involvement program includes a variety of presentations and team meetings. State and Local Planning: Provide a short narrative explaining whether the project is on an appropriate Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Statewide Transportation 0' o C N if;, - --- 0', ... o .~ t:: ~ >< W -t- cr;; -0 '" o ::.:;; 'l) ~ Vl . 0' o o ~1 -~ If' --- 0' ,.. o "U; t: <'0 0- :.--: w.J d.J -::;J :; ::.:;; ..:: !"':j ,~ September 15, 2009 Page 32 of 56 Improvement Program (STIP) and provide citations to the appropriate TIP/STIP entries. The proposed improvements are indentified in the Collier County Long Range Transportation plan as a critical intersection improvement area. Technical Feasibility: Provide a short narrative explaining the status of preliminary engineering work as well as the status of PSE development and ROW acquisition for the project. Inclusion of anticipated completion dates is required. Access management The access management plan displays the existing access managemeP~nd the pro psed access management that is recommended to promote safety and,("- ow,the propos~ roadways to perform at their maximum capacity. . .- financial Feasibility: Please provicf~ a:h~~fnarrative which discusses the following: ", ,,~ · Assuming the receipt of a"TIGER Grant~ will the project's remaining design and construction be fully funded? . project cost item? If so, please ,1;, · Has "the "'''itr9posed'tgrantee successfully managed previous grants of the same amourlt~9r ~2>l'~~~n the requested TIGER Grant? If so, please describe. '~ \!~~ ;;';'-;;-.t ",' 2. ran un ~- Provide the amount of funding being requested, source and use of all project funds, rt:aff;ro~ct costs, percent of costs that would be paid with TIGER funds, and percentage shares of all o1itt.~arties providing funds including other Federal funds, Please include a table format as follows: Tiger Grant Request = $28,880,251 3. Long-Term Outcome Discussion (Only include areas with significant and, preferably quantifiable benefits) September 15, 2009 Page 33 of 56 Successful grant applications must demonstrate significant benefits in at least one of tile five areas covered by tile Long Term Outcomes. USDOT will look more favorably at applications which address several areas. The more areas addressed and with positive net benefits, the greater the chance of approval for the application. There is no need to include discussions of Long-Term Outcomes which do not apply to the project proposal. Information must be quantified to the extent possible and describe the project's impact on the Nation, metropolitan area or region. Information should include projections for both the build and no-build scenarios for 20 years beyond the project's completion date or the lifesp10f the project, whichever is closest to the present. The Long Term Outcome areas are: · State of Good Repair; · Economic Competiveness; · Livability; · SustainabiIity; and, · Safety. Specific requirements for each of the five Long-Term 0, State of Good R air all items must be addr Provide a brief narrative that disc current and projecte dition minimizes life-cycle antifies the facility's (or system's) Explain how the project the facility (or system's) condition, I improves the condition of eXistIng transportation Does the project minimize life-cycle costs? If so, please :~![s an imp ,.nt aim of the project part of, or consistent with, relevant state, local o regional efforts to maintain transportation facilities or systems in a State of ~ Repair? If so, please describe. an important aim of the proposal to rehabilitate, reconstruct or upgrade surface ansportation projects that threaten future economic growth and stability due to their poor condition? If so, please describe. 0' o o N --- {f', --- 0', ,'- o Assuming ARRA funds are granted as requested, will the project be fully funded? ,.. (3 'tr.J r-' ~ 0. ><: WJ -r 00 c:I ro c ::.:;; ~ -;.; ..., V'J Is the project appropriately capitalized up front and will it be subject to asset management approaches that optimize its long term cost structure? Please provide a detailed description of appropriate asset management approaches in the appendix. l . September 15, 2009 Page 34 of 56 . o Will asset management approaches be used to maintain the project facilities? Are these approaches currently applied to similar facilities by the a licant? If so, lease describe. Is a sustainable source of revenue available for long term operations and maintenance of the project facilities? If so, please describe. Economic Competitiveness: Short term and construction related economic benefits should not be coun'td for this ong-Term Outcome. They will be counted as part of the Job Creation & Economic S~ ulus"'Criterion~ General: All ofthe items below need to be addressed in the applica, [tern (Priority Item 1): Does the location of,prore~fY as an Economically Distressed Areal. If so, please d scribe aii~ provide a copy of the ARRA Economically Distressed Areas Mam t e.pp:1tdi?',. " '. Although Collier County is not co , idered ar{jEconomicaIly Distressed Area, the sub areas this project directly ben~are co~idered low to moderate income. (Lee, Hendry, Immoke 0' ~ N ,~. (Priority It,ffit 2)'~'l::Wj.Il t!l~'r'oject improve long-term efficiency, reliability or cost-comRetityeness ~the United States in the movement of workers or goods? If so, please j~c~~and .~antify all benefits, "'.' ~.' <~~~Il' ~~ \c~-A "''flt:-'t'l'" This! significant reduction in the amount of emissions generated in the project jJ """ "1 ~re~, , " (friority It'em 3): Will the project make improvements that allow for expansion, ~*\ ir!pg, or other growth of private sector production at specific locations, <?,:"',. J-rt(cularly Economically Distressed Areas? If so, please describe and quantify all Benefits. ~,' !!' --- 0' t: .S 'fl :; :::l.. x w ,~ -0 5 ::.:;; Over the long-term, describe how the project will measurably contribute to growth in employment, production or other high value economic activity. Describe (quantify) the number and quality of jobs that will result over the long- .:: .'0 ~ 1 For TIGER Grants, non.county areas which otherwise fit the requirements for Economically Distressed Areas will be considered if appropriate data is quantified and described in the application, September 15, 2009 Page 35 of 56 I term. Economic competitiveness may be demonstrated by the project's ability to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system through integration or better use of all existing transportation infrastructure but only to the extent that these enhancements lead to the economic benefits that are identified in Priority Item 3. above. Does the project increase the capacity of other, connec If so, please describe. Item Does the project involve or benefit more than one mode? and describe. Livability: General: Livability investments are Rr,ojects that not only deliver transportation benefits, but are also dt;~ipp.ed and pl~it~eQ'~ such a way that they have a positive impact on qualitative~~e1~tires of com"~unity life. This element of long-term outcomes ,;~n" ~_";\'~ delivers ben~fits that ai~ inherently difficult to measure. However, it is implicit to ',~,' " ftc1rt'~r~Jr,~:'~fl~Jr 'c!1'i, , livabjJttY',tQ~its D~~~~~s are shared and therefore magnified by the number of potel}tjal userlin tfi~'affected community. Descriptions of how projects enhance li~~~ili~!,,~houl'~jnclude a description of the affected community and the scale of the project'~,impact. 'r*~ "-.,1.".",' ,J~< ~H;, Item ~. N l('\ (Priority Item): Explain how the project significantly contributes to broader traveler mobility through intermodal connections (including bicycle and pedestrian), or improved connections between residential and commercial areas. '--- 0' Will the project significantly enhance user mobility through the creation of more convenient transportation options for travelers? If so, please describe. - :; .~ [ x WJ 'T 00 -::l :!! :z Will the project improve existing transportation choices by enhancing points of modal connectivity or by reducing congestion on existing modal assets? If so, ::J "'-' .:3 t..r. l 0' o o N -~ l/"'I --- 0' g -V; t: '" r ;;;' w.l ci -:l '" o :::::: .8 "':l ~ A "" please describe. Will the project improve accessibility and transportation services for economically disadvantaged populations, non-drivers, senior citizens, and make services more readily available to these groups? If so, please describe. Is the project the result of a planning process which coordinated transportation and land-use planning decisions and encouraged community participation in the process? If so, please describe. Sustainability: Does the project create new bicycle and/or improvements? If so, please describe. or This is the ability of the project to improve ener effiaency, reduce dependence on oil, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the:envir~ent. All of the below items should be addressed. 't , ' 'AIIJjl Item, .11>'" (Priority item): Will the pr(j~~t increas~'in the movement of people or goods by more energy-efficient vehi~~ syst~s (include bicycle and pedestrian improvement impa~~s2.! "Will the p~~mplement or encourage the use of more energy efficieDrr'l'n~portation modes (bicycle and pedestrian or transit, f, I) f ,r~ I ~al;;~~'b or examp e ? I sOi:,p ease e~~p e, ':,.,\ Can quantit';1tive information regarding expected reductions in C02 emissions '1i~}. '~~ .~$t o~,r_~el COri~r,.i. mptiQ,-ll.due to the project be provided? ~~, ~ doe~j1:Q.e project maintain, protect or enhance the environment, as evidenced by ~ """'1\, 'I:"- its avoid'Vlce of adverse environmental impacts (for example, adverse impacts ~.related tf air quality, wetlands, and endangered species) and/or by its 'nvironmental benefits (for example, improved air quality, wetlands creation or i~proved habitat connectivity). Can quantitative information be provided that demonstrates how the project reduces energy consumption or mitigates environmental impacts be provided? If so, please describe, (Note: Sources are provided in the June 17,2009 Interim Guidance on calculating the costs and benefits of a number of items appropriate to this Long-Term Outcome), ,..-" Safety: US DOT will assess the project's ability to reduce the number, rate and consequences of surface transportation related crashes, injuries and fatalities among drivers and/or non- drivers and/or its contribution to the elimination of highway/rail crossings, the protection of pipelines, or the prevention of unintended release of hazardous materials. 4. Item Does the project reduce the number, rate or consequences of this be quantitatively described? Does the project reduce the number, rate fatalities among drivers and/or non-divers? described? Does the project eliminate highway/rai Does the project increase the' US D'T i Iy emphasizing the need to quantify project benefits, including the use of 'cst Analy "BCA") in making decisions about very large project approvals. Accordingly, eed to give full consideration to estimating and quantifying benefits (and complete ~arge proposals) of their proposals, for the Long-Term Outcomes. US DOT notes that that require estimation or quantification "range from factors traditionally considered, inclufuel savings and travel time benefits, to some that have not traditionaIly been considered, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water quality impacts, public health effects, and others"'. In addition, to be fully useful, BCA should attempt to capture the dynamic effects that transportation investments can have on land use and household budgets". "...applicants for TIGER Discretionary Grants are generaIly required to identify, quantify, and compare expected benefits and costs subject to the following qualifications: l 2 The June 17, 2009 provides guidance on an appropriate discount rate as well as estimating costs for travel time, statistical life, greenhouse gas reduction and other cost/benefit factors, \)', o o N m --- 0\ ,.. o .~ r-' tii 0. X UJ "1" 00 -0 <'C o ::.:;; ~ ..... '" ..., V> . 0' '"' :) ~1 :!' ........ 0' t: :) -v; c; ~ ;;;- :.;.J 03 -0 ~ :2 · Projects seeking less than $20 M: The requirement will be waived for applicants seeking waivers from US DOT for the $20 million minimum grant size for Smaller Projects.3 · Projects seeking $20 M to $100 M. For applicants seeking a grant of $20 - $100 million, the application must include estimates of the project's expected benefits in the five long- term outcomes. The lack of a useful analysis of expected project benefits may be ground for denying award of a TIGER Discretionary Grant to any such applicant (Note that _full lifetime costs or a BCA ratio is not required for applications meeting this criteria). Projects seeking greater than $100 M. Applicants see~ TIGER grant in excess of $100 million "must provide a well-developed analysis of ex.ij.ected benefits and costs, including a calculation of net benefits and a descriptioqfbf~ ut data and methodological standards used for the analysis. o The analysis should indicate the value that was assign .fo qualitative measures, in addition to quantitative measures. Where ~ty or co~teness of data is not ~uffici:~t to allow a. meanin~ful assessment .Of~~~~t's ~enefit cost ratio IS pOSItive or negative, apphcants should dlscus~~ "..JilTlItatlOns that lead to this conclusion and present a qualit~~mpa~on of costs and benefits. The lack of a useful analysis compari,llg expected B~efits and costs for any such project may be grounds for denA'ii aw--:do a 1;IGER grant to an applicant. ,,", The June ]7, 200<{inteiim guidance provides discount rates as well as guidance on determining values for time, sta'B'~ti~~:l!y~sfsocial benefits of reduced crash costs, pollutant emissions, and other exter~tjes, '\\, , " 5. .,,;~ JobCrea'on & Economic Stimulus ., ~\, US DOTwIVssess whether the project promotes the short- or long-term creation or preservation of jobs and:;wnether the project rapidly promotes new or expanded business opportunities during construction of the project or thereafter, Demonstration of a project's rapid economic impact is critical to a project's alignment with this criterion, Applicants are encouraged to provide the following information: ~ .3 3 See June 17, 2009 guidance for details. The ARRA gives US DOT discretion to waive the $20 M minimum grant size r...r; for the purpose of funding significant projects in smaller cities, regions, or States, September 15, 2009 Page 39 of 56 Item The total amount of funds that will be expended on construction and construction- related activities by all of the entities participating in the project. The number and type of jobs to be created and/or preserved by the proje, construction and thereafter. Item Item Any business enterprises to be created or construction and one it becomes operational its US DOT is very concerned about emplo jobs that TIGER Grant investments following: issu:~ as well as the number and quality of cordingly, applicants need to address the Describe how theS -ell.the creation of job opportunities for low-income workers through:t se 0 est practice hiring programs and utilization of apprenticeship (inc It,n - prenticeship) programs. Describe h e project will provide maximum practicable opportunities for small bus~n~s and ' adv~taged business enterprises, i~cluding veteran-owned small busmess~ and servl disabled veteran-owned small busmesses. the project will make effective use of community-based organizations in lsadvantaged workers with economic opportunities. 0-. o o N o --- ::J' Destn how the project will support entities that have a sound track record on labor practices and compliance with federal laws ensuring that American workers are safe and treated fairly. 5 .~ c ~ ~ ~ "t' co --;;:l ~ ~ ~ .... l:l VJ Describe how the project will implement best practices, consistent with our nation's civil rights and equal opportunity laws, for ensuring that all individuals - regardless of race, gender, age, disability, and national origin - benefit from the Recovery Act. l . 3' o r-l ~- LJ'\ --- 0' o .~ '" :::.. x w X -0 '.E ::'2 .8 '" V1 . In addition, US DOT would like to know: Item Are the populations that will benefit from the project from Economically Distressed Areasi Is the project's procurement plan likely to create follow-on jobs and economi<;s6'ttiwus for construction industry manufacturers and suppliers? (A key consideratio~ha~ll. be assessed here will be how quicldy jobs are created.) ~, 6. Secondary Benefit Discussion Secondary criteria will be weighted less than the Primary Selection Crite There are two Secondary Selection Criteria: Innovation and Part ership. a. Innovation: US DOT will assess the extent to which the pr more of the long-term outcomes outli e operational performance of the trans ve technology to pursue one or to significantly enhance the Priority Item (P 'i 'E}escribe how the project Has received financial commitments from, or i~et)n"olve, State and local governments, other public entities, or private or nonJ entities, including projects that engage parties that are not traditionally involved in transportation projects, such as nonprofit community groups. Describe how the project will make effective use of community-based organizations in connecting disadvantaged people with economic opportunities. Will the TIGER funding complete and overall financing package? Please describe. To what extent can the project be readily and efficiently completed without Federal assistance? Please describe, September 15, 2009 Page 41 of 56 To what extent are other sources of Federal assistance (including non-TIGER ARRA funds) available for the project? Please describe. In addition, US DOT will assess the amount of private debt and equity to be invested in the project or the amount of co-investment from State, local or other non-profit sources. Please describe the amounts of any private debt and equity investments that will be made in the project. 7. Evaluation of Project Performance -Ifpossible, provide a plan for evaluati~g ~l1ccess of the project and how to measure short and long term performance with respec~ 0 the ec~1t~'mic "t~ recovery measures and long-term outcomes. ';i~,. 8. Certifications ,~., a. Federal Wage Rate Requirement: An application must iti'~ru<!,s~,,~erti 1sation, signed by the applicant, stating that it will comply with the requirem~n):s of~u15~l1ap~r IV of chapter 31 'i?1lTh, 4,""' '<''{'',&I of title 40, United States Code (Federal wage rate e uiremel)ts), . b. Section 15u(must be sent separately to USD . 9. Application and Project Contact Informatio 10. Appendices should be used for any back-uI');.~r supporf",materials for items covered in the narrative. The following is a suggested format for the ilp~,~pd~~'S: a. Project Description, Costs .and Grant Request amount Back-up .1~rl{"~~J'4''-" 'it" b. Shovel Ready Criteri~I.~ack~~~. c. Long~Term Outcome.~~~~,4~P <5>nly for areas with significant benefits) I. StateOfGBod'R'epalf 11 ii. Econ?~ic C~'l1:lpetitjy~n~ss iii. Livability ,,~t't~ I~X',' "'~~. "'$"-'"::' ,<~~:'} iv. Sustaimibility ~;{ c..', ";rl'b" .,',1, v Sat en, " :....~'?;F". ')L'i ,a "'~iJr., l"',.iil!"." d. JobC'reation Back-up (include map of Economically Distressed Areas and relevance to "'_~_- -.T1""i'; "i';~'_ . applicati8r) \!~. e." ~en~fit COSt,:f.\nalysis Back-up Secondary Be'nefit Back-up (as needed) I~~,:iz i. Partnership 'I'k Innovation EinpI~yment Equity Back-up ,~l _~A,",,",": ";:;:,:.i Visual Format: Font shall be Calibri 10 point; Margins shall be I" Top, Left and Right and .25" bottom; bottom footer will be]" with no columns and plain format; page numbers will begin with first page and centered at the top of the page footer. Pictures can be black and white or color. Each Section should begin on a new page. Main Text can be no more than 25 pages (this is a US DOT requirements l g: C ~1 If'\ - --- 0' ".. (3 .~ ;; ::l. ;<: W-I -- DC ~ ~ ~ 'l) ..., oj Vj ~lii~2~n I DOT,GOY Corridor from Santa a.Project Name, State Road 84 Expansion b.Type of project (highway, transit NON-INTRASTATE STATE HIGH c. Location ofthe project (state,~u and congressional district), Naples, Florida, Collier cou~ngresslj';mal District. d. Whethe~ the proje~s\,an urJj~ ~ral are,a, . , . , SR 84 (DavIs Boulevard) I~~~.asslfied as a prIncIple arterIal. ThIs roadway serves as a connectmg route from US41 A "downt(JIWn Nap es easterly to CR 951. The eastern leg of the intersection provides access to /from commerCl. ervic~riented land uses, including motels, restaurants, and self storage units. \ ' ~ e. Amount iI.dollars o~iIGER Grant funds that are being sought. $28,8 I' ~ .. ~ ~- .~ .;. ......, / iL ~'-- Or', ,t 'Vi; t (}~\ E~"t S 2009 Authored by: COLLIER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT Co~r County -. ~......... - - - I-Project Description: a. Project Name, State Road 84 Expansion b. Description, The proposed improvements are required to accommodate future traffic demand safely and efficiently. The improvements consist of the following: . Widening SR 84 to a four-lane curver roadway section, with a depressed median, fr Barbara Boulevard to CR 856 c. General need for project, The need for the improvement was established, base on the following factors: · Improve the operational characteristics and capacity of SR 84 to meet the in the area. ' · Improve safety and reduce accidents at the SR84 / Santa Sarbar intersection. With the anticipated traffic growth in the the expected to increase, in no improvements to SR 84 ( ',leva project . Meet the future socio-economic demands of the are d. Sponsor, Collier County Transportation Planning Departme e. Cost and amount of TIGER . Request, Project Summary Transportation System: NON-INT, T ,/, ATE HIGHWAY Item Number: 195416-4 '\ Length: 1.935 Project Detail Fiscal Year: fOlD 2011 2012 District 01 - Collier County 2013 2014 $300,000 $500,000 $24,182,181 $557,000 $200,000 $3,141,070 litem Total: 1$857,000 I $28,023,251 Tiger Grant Request = $28,880,251 ~ N --- :0 -0:-- r::: o .~ .... iii :::... >-: u.< "1" ClQ " '" o ::.:;; H .:9 V'J . September 15, 2009 Page 44 of 56 f. Synopsis of Long-Term Outcome and Job Creation Benefits, . Meets all future transportation needs to 2035. . Job creations benefits . Provides for a safe and efficient access to surrounding local businesses. . Creates a sense of identity for the local community. . Affords a flexible construction schedule based on available funds. . Provides for the emergency evacuation of residents and visitors who depend on acce~ highway system in times of emergency. Although Collier County is not considered an Economically Distressed directly benefits are considered low to moderate income. (Immokalee, ~~ g. Is project in an Economically Distressed Area Status? 2- ..,.1ES GOlF EST ArES 2:' ~ N -~ L'\ --.. 0' ::; .~ H#>1ES HER/rJa; GOI.F . coo. rllr cwB ~ ::r ..... s SR 84 PD " E STU[J( CORRIDOR STU[J( SEGMENTS -~ ;g ~ "0 o ::.:;; 3 "0 Shovel Ready Criteria Summary ~ September 15, 2009 Paqe 45 of 56 Item Project Schedule: Provide a detailed project schedule broken down by at least quarterly increments and a brief narrative which demonstrates that the project can begin construction quickly upon receipt of a TIGER Grant, The following two items must be addressed: . The project schedule should demonstrate that the TIGER Grant steadily and expeditiously once construction starts. . The schedule should show how many direct, 0 created or sustained during each calendar quarte Environmental Approvals: Explain the statu needed in order for the project to proce schedule. Provide URLs to appropriate En RODs and other approval letters in th ' environmental approvals ruct as specified in the project QbCUments and include copies of Legislative Approvals: Provide a shoff1i'Q e which explains the need and status of all legislative approvals (in lQ~ocal) requved for the project to proceed to construction and to be operated and lllamtal' as intended. Can brdad slip' among state and local governments as well as other stake holder roups ~demonstrated? Please provide a short narrative explaining stakeholder s~ ,ort ariij include appropriate resolutions and letters in the appendix. ,roject have been developed cooperatively with state, regional and local groups to ensur~the coordination with affected parties as well as consistency with the requirements .", '.. .,~ r'Mof owth management and other transportation plans. public involvement plan has been developed to fully inform and involve all interested public officials, citizens, and special interest groups in the development of this project. The public involvement program includes a variety of presentations and team meetings. State and Local Planning: Provide a short narrative explaining whether the project is on an appropriate Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Statewide Transportation l ~ :::; ~- If-.; 0' ~, ~ ';;; i: ~ x UJ -;- :r; -;:; ~ ::.:;; 'l) ..., .;:g I....f'j September 15,2009 Page 46 of 56 Improvement Program (STIP) and provide citations to the appropriate TIP/STIP entries. The proposed improvements are indentified in the Collier County Long Range Transportation plan as a critical intersection improvement area. Technical Feasibility: Provide a short narrative explaining the status of preliminary engineering work as well as the status of PSE development and ROW acquisition for the project. Inclusion of anticipated completion dates is required, Access management The access management plan displays the existing access managem~~nd the pro . sed , A'i\!" ~~ access management that IS recommended to promote safety and ,to allo\\ljpe proposed roadways to perform at their maximum capacity. ~~, · Provide a narrative describing the techni'gat"'feasibilf"'" of the project including the ability of the grantee to complete th~, ~'ec ~- Financial Feasibility: Please pr~;'l'a'btl~\\aiT~ve which discusses the following: · Assuming the receipt of a'<TIGER Gra~]1 will the project's remaining design and construction be fully funded? ',i/;ff' . Is a contingen~ reserv~;being assumed as a project cost item? If so, please descri be "~0~:E,;~,',...,.,.,.,.:.,,~.':.',~'t,..'~,',:,'~,"'" \~ ""'1," : ~]G,~~/}' ...~:i' ~i:~:~ .;;""". Has '~.e"'PEPposeq; grantee successfully managed previous grants of the same amoun~or mQ!'~.th'an the requested TIGER Grant? If so, please describe. 1,1 ' ~'~~, he;:' . ")~ "<. )~'l:.. "~H~ .~;~}~, x,:::.''', ?: :; ~j :;-- 2. .. ra~t 11,n s",- Provide the amount of funding being requested, source and use of all project funds, "futal~roJ~ct costs, percent of costs that would be paid with TIGER funds, and percentage shares of all ot;!:H:~{'parties providing funds including other Federal funds, Please include a table format as follows: Tiger Grant Request = $28,880,251 I.r- .:2 'f;;. :? ~ ;..w 'l.3 -:J ~ ~ 3. Long-Term Outcome Discussion (Only include areas with significant and, preferably .2 quantifiable benefits) c: :; September 15, 2009 Page 47 of 56 Successful grant applications must demonstrate significant benefits in at least one of the five areas covered by the Long Term Outcomes. USDOT will look more favorably at applications which address several areas. The more areas addressed and with positive net benefits, the greater the chance of approval for the application. There is no need to include discussions of Long-Term Outcomes which do not apply to the project proposal. Information must be quantified to the extent possible and describe the project's impact on the Nation, metropolitan area or region. Information should include projections for both the build and no-build scenarios for zo years beyond the project's completion date or the lifespa f the project, whichever is closest to the present. te of Good Re air all items must facility (or system's) condition, The Long Term Outcome areas are: . State of Good Repair; . Economic Competiveness; . Livability; . Sustainability; and, . Safety. Specific requirements for each of the five Long-Term Ou Explain h$v 1:~. rop faci.l.ities an};,syste des~p. . f" . s an imp'l1ftant aim of the project.part of, or consistent with, relevant state, local .. regional efforts to maintain transportation facilities or systems in a State of Repair? If so, please describe. al improves the condition of existing transportation oes the project minimize life-cycle costs? If so, please an important aim of the proposal to rehabilitate, reconstruct or upgrade surface ransportation projects that threaten future economic growth and stability due to their poor condition? If so, please describe. ~ ;;; N ~ ~ -.~. Is the project appropriately capitalized up front and will it be subject to asset management approaches that optimize its long term cost structure? Please provide a detailed description of appropriate asset management approaches in the appendix. ~ .~ ~ ;;; 0. x '" - 00 o Assuming ARRA funds are granted as requested, will the project be fully funded? "'" 'l? ::;! " '" Vl September 15, 2009 Page 48 of 56 . o Will asset management approaches be used to maintain the project facilities? Are these approaches currently applied to similar facilities by the a licant? If so, lease describe. Is a sustainable source of revenue available for long term operations and maintenance of the project facilities? If so, please describe. Short term and construction related economic benefits should not be co Outcome. They will be counted as part of the Job Creation & Economic -Term Economic Competitiveness: General: All of the items below need to be addressed in the applic (Priority Item 1): Distressed Area'. If so, please Economically Distressed Areas M as an Economically a copy of the ARRA Although Collier County is not c sub areas this project directly bene (Lee, Hendry, Immok . conomically Distressed Area, the sidered low to moderate income. oject improve long-term efficiency, reliability or e United States in the movement of workers or goods? If antify all benefits. ant reduction in the amount of emissions generated in the project ~ o o N ~ ;!;' 0-. " .S ~ " '" 0- " '"' ..,. co "'" :!i ::;! '" co Vl Over the long-term, describe how the project will measurably contribute to growth in employment, production or other high value economic activity. Describe (quantify) the number and quality of jobs that will result over the long- 1 For TIGER Grants, non-county areas which otherwise fjt the requirements for Economically Distressed Areas will ."' we"',,,'" ''''"',''" """ ""'"'"',' '"' ,"""" '" ", ,,,,,",,,". September 15, 2009 Page 49 of 56 I~m Economic competitiveness may be demonstrated by the project's ability to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system through .integration or better use of all existing transportation infrastructure but only to the extent that these enhancements lead to the economic benefits that are identified in Priority Item 3, above. Livability: Item Does the project involve or benefit more than one mode? and describe. Does the project increase the capacity of other, connec If so, please describe. General: Livability investments are ects at not only deliver transportation benefits, but are also de' ed and pIa n such a way that they have a positive impact on qualitati s of community life. This element of long-term outcomes delivers ben inherently difficult to measure. However, it is implicit to livab' are shared and therefore magnified by the number of p te ected community. Descriptions of how projects enhance Ii nclude a description of the affected community and the scale of ct. Item (Priority Item): Explain how the project significantly contributes to broader traveler mobility through intermodal connections (including bicycle and pedestrian), or improved connections between residential and commercial areas. Will the project significantly enhance user mobility through the creation of more convenient transportation options for travelers? If so, please describe. Will the project improve existing transportation choices by enhancing points of modal connectivity or by reducing congestion on existing modal assets? If so, ~ ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ " o 'in ~ ;;; 0. x '" ..,. '" "'" ~ ~ " '" Vl . X' 25 N ~ ~ ~ ~ .9 .~ c; '" 0- " W.J ci: "'" :!i ::;! '" co Vi September 15, 2009 Page 50 of 56 please describe. Will the project improve accessibility and transportation services for economically disadvantaged populations, non-drivers, senior citizens, and make services more readily available to these groups? If so, please describe. Is the project the result of a planning process which coordinated transportation and land-use planning decisions and encouraged community participation in the process? If so, please describe. Does the project create new bicycle improvements? If so, please describe. Sustainability: This is the ability of the project to improve en reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be the should be addressed. , reduce dependence on oil, ent. All of the below items Can quantitative information be provided that demonstrates how the project reduces energy consumption or mitigates environmental impacts be provided? If so, please describe. (Note: Sources are provided in the June 17,2009 Interim Guidance on calculating the costs and benefits of a number of items appropriate to this Long-Term Outcome). '" September 15,2009 Page 51 of 56 Safety: US DOT will assess the project's ability to reduce the number, rate and consequences of surface transportation related crashes, injuries and fatalities among drivers and/or non- drivers and/or its contribution to the elimination of highway/rail crossings, the protection of pipelines, or the prevention of unintended release of hazardous materials. Does the project reduce the number, rate or consequences of . this be quantitatively described? Item Does the project reduce the number, rate fatalities among drivers and/or non-divers? described? Does the project eliminate highway /rai Does the project increase the Does the project p 4. Long-Term outc~~Jcost Analysis Requirements: US DOT ih:.~ '\PhasiZing the need to quantify project benefits, including the use of Benefit\;ost Analy~"BCA") in making decisions about very large project approvals. Accordingly, ~. . cant~ed to give full consideration to estimating and quantifying benefits (and complete costs' . ,ve large proposals) of their proposals, for the Long-Term Outcomes. US DOT notes that . i~m : th t require estimation or quantification "range from factors traditionally considered, incl 11 'fuel savings and travel time benefits, to some that have not traditionally been considered, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water quality impacts, public health effects, and others'''. In addition, to be fully useful, BCA should attempt to capture the dynamic effects that transportation investments can have on land use and household budgets". "...applicants for TIGER Discretionary Grants are generally required to identify, quantify, and compare expected benefits and costs subject to the following qualjfications: ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ 3 .;;; c co 0. ~ '" ..,. CO 2 The June 17, 2009 provides guidance on an appropriate discount rate as well as estimating costs for travel time, statistical life, greenhouse gas reduction and other cost/benefit factors. "'" '" o '" ~ ;'l VJ X' 5 " !0 -, ~ (5 ofii ~ co 0- ~ u..J " September 15, 2009 Page 52 of 56 . Projects seeking less than $20 M: The requirement will be waived for applicants seeking waivers from US DOT for the $20 million minimum grant size for Smaller Projects' . Projects seeking $20 M to $100 M. For applicants seeking a grant of $20 - $100 million, the application must include estimates of the project's expected benefits in the five long- term outcomes. The lack of a useful analysis of expected proiect benefits may be ground for denying award of a TIGER Discretionary 'Grant to any such applicant (Note that full lifetime costs or a BCA ratio is not required for applications meeting this criteria). Projects seeking greater than $100 M. Applicants seekin TIGER grant in excess of $100 million "must provide a well-developed analysis of e ,ted benefits and costs, including a calculation of net benefits and a descriptio fIt)., data and methodological standards used for the analysis. " o According to US DOT "i i . clear t ' reaso ab likel t outwei h ,€fe Discreti na Gran 0 the uantitativ c and me 5. wil ,assess whether the project promotes the short- or long-term creation or preservation of jobs an ether the project rapidly promotes new or expanded business opportunities during construction of the project or thereafter. Demonstration of a project's rapid economic impact is critical to a project's alignment with this criterion. Applicants are encouraged to provide the following information: cij "'" co o '" '" ~ 3 See June 17, 2009 guidance for details, The ARRA gives US DOT discretion to waive the $20 M minimum grant size for the purpose of funding significant projects in smaller cities, regions, or States, September 15, 2009 Page 53 of 56 Item The total amount of funds that will be expended on construction and construction- related activities by all of the entities participating in the project. Item The number and type of jobs to be created and/or preserved by the proje construction and thereafter. Item Any business enterprises to be created or construction and one it becomes operational US DOT is very concerned about emplo jobs that TIGER Grant investments following: as well as the number and quality of cordingly, applicants need to address the tem e creation of job opportunities for low-income est practice hiring programs and utilization of renticeship) programs. t will provide maximum practicable opportunities for small dva taged business enterprises, including veteran-owned small disabled veteran-owned small businesses. the project will make effective use of community-based organizations in sadvantaged workers with economic opportunities. ~ ;;; N ~ '" Des how the project will support entities that have a sound track record on labor practices and compliance with federal laws ensuring that American workers are safe and treated fairly. ~ ~ " o .~ o :!i ;r '"' ..,. co Describe how the project will implement best practices, consistent with our nation's civil rights and equal opportunity laws, for ensuring that all individuals - regardless of race, gender, age, disability, and national origin - benefit from the Recovery Act. "'" '" o '" " ~ co Ln . September 15, 2009 Page 54 of 56 In addition, US DOT would like to know: Item Are the populations that will benefit from the project from Economically Distressed Areasi a. Innovation: US DOT will assess the extent to which the pr , more of the long-term outcomes 0 d a operational performance of the trans Is the project's procurement plan likely to create follow-on jobs and economis,jt!ulus for construction industry manufacturers and suppliers? (A key considerati ll"that be assessed here will be how quickly jobs are created.) 6. Secondary Benefit Discussion Secondary criteria will be weighted less than the Primary Selection Crite There are two Secondary Selection Criteria: Innovation and Part ship. US DOT will also assess the exte 0 whic project incorporates innovations that demonstrate the value of new approach ,a ong other things, transportation funding and finance, contracting, pri€Ctltdelivery, co stion management, safety management, asset management, or long-t~ op~ons and maintenance as long as the application clearly demonstrates thas:. . no~of i~esigned to pursue one or more of the long-term outcomes and/or significa.n. e.n a,th~portation system. . b. partners~i: J US DO will as's~ss t .i'jJjllect's inclusion of non-Federal entities and the use of non-Federal funds, uding lRe scope of involvement and share of total funding. The US DOT will give o rther ,. ri will e iven to ro 'eets that ean demon trate the ollowin : , 9:' " N ~ !!:' ~ ~ Priority Item c o -0 ; 0. x WJ I (Pri<f~ 'Pescribe how the project Has received financial commitments from, or "~sfWi:lin'OJVe, State and local governments, other public entities, or private or non" entities, including projects that engage parties that are not traditionally involved in transportation projects, such as nonprofit community groups. Describe how the project will make effective use of community-based organizations in connecting disadvantaged people with economic opportunities. "'" oc "'" '" o '" Will the TIGER funding complete and overall financing package? Please describe. .8 ~ V; To what extent can the project be readily and efficiently completed without Federal assistance? Please describe. September 15, 2009 Page 55 of 56 To what extent are other sources of Federal assistance (including non-TIGER ARRA funds) available for the project? Please describe. In addition, US DOT will assess the amount of private debt and equity to be invested in the project or the amount of co-investment from State, local or other non-profit sources. Please describe the amounts of any private debt and equity investments that will be made in the project. ,. Evaluation of Project Performance - If possible, provide a plan for evaluati project and how to measure short and long term performance with respec the eco recovery measures and long-term outcomes. 8. Certifications a. Federal Wage Rate Requirement: An application must applicant, stating that it will comply with the requireme of title 40, United StatesCode (Federal wage ra uire b. Section 15u(must be sent separately to USD tion, signed by the a ter IV of chapter 31 9. Application and Project Contact Information 10. Appendices should be used for any back- The following is a suggested format for the a. b. aterials for items covered in the narrative. c. . nly for areas with significant benefits) ii. iii. iv. d. Job ap IC e. enefit C na ysis Back-up ~f. ondary nefit Back-up (as needed) i. Partnership '. Innovation . . p oyment Equity Back-up .., Visual Format: Font shall be Calibri 10 point; Margins shall be I" Top, Left and Right and .25" bottom; bottom footer will be 1" with no columns and plain format; page numbers will begin with first page and centered at the top of the page footer. Pictures can be black and white or color. Each Section should begin on a new page. Main Text can be no more than 25 pages (this is a US DOT requirements ~ o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " o .~ ~ :!i ;:r '"' ..,. '" "'" " o ~ '" co Vl . Agenda Item No. 16B23 September 15, 2009 Page 56 of 56 September 15,2009 Mr. Joel Szabat Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy U.S. Department of Transportation 120 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: TIGER Discretionary Grant Assurances Dear Mr. Szabat: On behalf of Collier County, this letter is to certif Wage Rate Requirement that" An application, applicant, stating that it will comply with the re of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bac Sincerely,