Agenda 10/27/2009 Item #16B 8Agenda Item No. 16138
October 27, 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve amendments to the Staff Services Agreement by and
between the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board and the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners and to authorize the Chairman to
sign the amended agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Board of County Commissioners approval of amendments to
the Staff Services Agreement by and between the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners and the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board and to
obtain authorization for the Chairman to sign the amended agreement.
CONSIDERATIONS: Florida Statutes, § 112.61(14) (a) provides that any metropolitan
planning organization created pursuant to F.S. § 335.175 may establish rates that vary
from the per diem rate provided in F.S. § 112.61 by enactment of a resolution. The MPO
Board adopted such a resolution on November 2, 2007. It is necessary to amend Section
3.04 (Travel Expenses) of the Staff Services Agreement to reflect the MPO's current
policy regarding per diem and mileage rates.
In 2007, the Florida Legislature enacted House Bill 985, which amended F.S. § 339.175,
and other sections of law in an attempt to bring clarity and uniformity to MPO's
administrative structure, powers and responsibilities; particularly, the State amended F.S.
§ 339.175(5) to clarify that an MPO Director reports directly to his or her MPO
Governing Board, and that the director and staff are employed by the MPO or through a
staff services agreement between the MPO and another governmental entity.
The proposed new language in Section 2.00 (Scope of Services) provides for annual
evaluation of the MPO Director's performance by four MPO committee chairs in addition
to the Collier County Transportation Administrator or his designee. This proposed new
system for annually evaluating the MPO Director's performance is designed to alleviate
any potential concern that one jurisdiction may have excessive influence over the MPO
staff to comport with the amendments to F.S. § 339.
The proposed Staff Services Agreement amendments address the provisions of the
aforementioned HB 985 as well as the following five (5) comments from the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) which were received in 2008 in response to an earlier
draft of the proposed Staff Services Agreement:
1. The first page [3ra WHEREAS clause] mentions the legislation which removes an
MPO Director and the staff from the county and places them under the MPO
Governing Board, while on the second page the Executive Director's performance
is reviewed by a County employee. Should this be done by a compensation sub-
committee of the Governing Board and allow the County to have a seat on the
sub - committee? (See 2" d added paragraph in Section 2.00 [Scope of Services].)
2. Section 2.05b, Please define BCC. (Definition added.)
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3. Section 3.03, Please define CTD. (Definition added.)
4. There is no mention of overhead rates charged by the county for housing the
MPO. (Since the County does not charge rent to the MPO, the MPO Staff would
prefer not to unnecessarily broach the subject.)
5. There is no mention of the MPOs right to being housed in a particular location.
This is an issue with another MPO who has been required to move regularly. This
is costly in both time and money. (See P added paragraph in Section 2.00 [Scope
of Services].)
These amendments (see underline /str- ilwthreuggh language in attachment) are necessary to
set forth revised administrative policies and procedures. The Collier MPO Board
approved the Staff Services Agreement amendments on September 11, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal Impact associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the
County Attorney's Office and is legally sufficient for Board action —SRT.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact
associated with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the
proposed amendments to the Staff Services Agreement by and between the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners and the Collier MPO Board and authorize the
Chairman to sign the amended agreement.
Prepared by: Phillip Tindall, Collier MPO Director
Attachments: (1) Resolution 2007 -05
(2) Staff Services Agreement with underline /stf4kethfaugh language
(3) Staff Services Agreement signed by MPO Chairman on 9/11/09
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Approved By
COLLIER COUNTY
Therese Stanley
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
16B8
Item Summary:
Recommendation to approve amendments to the Staff Services Agreement by and between
Scott R. Teach
the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board and the Collier County Board of
County Attorney
County Commissioners and to authorize the chairman to sign the amended agreement.
Meeting Date:
10127/2009 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Phill Tindall
Principal Planner Date
Transportation Services
Transportation Planning 10/8/2009 1:15:24 PM
Approved By
Nick Casalanguida
MPO Director Date
Transportation Services
Transportation Planning 10/8/2009 2:32 PM
Approved By
Phill Tindall
Principal Planner Date
Transportation Services
Transportation Planning 10/812009 3:33 PM
Approved By
Caroline Soto
Administrative Assistant Date
Transportation Engineering and
Transportation Services
10!8/2009 4:35 PM
Construction
Approved By
Norm E. Feder, AICP
Transportation Division Administrator Date
Transportation Services
Transportation Services Admin. 10/9/2009 3:34 PM
Approved By
Therese Stanley
Grants Coordinator Date
Transportation
Transportation Administration 10/13/2009 11:10 AM
Approved By
Scott R. Teach
Assistant County Attorney Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office 1011512009 10:38 AM
Approved By
Pat Lehnhard Executive Secretary Date
Transportation Services Transportation Services Admin 10/1512009 11:00 AM
Approved By
OMB Coordinator OMB Coordinator Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 10/1512009 11:15 AM
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Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 10116/2009 4:12 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson Budget Analyst Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 10/16/2009 5:16 PM
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RESOLUTION 2007 -05
RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF FEDERAL. GOVERNMENT PER DIEM AND
MILEAGE RATES
WHEREAS, the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for
administering the State and Federal transportation planning process in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute § 112.61(14)(a)(5) states that "any metropolitan planning
organization created pursuant to s. 339.175 or any other separate legal or administrative entity
created pursuant to s. 339.175 of which a metropolitan planning organization is a member" may
establish per diem rates and mileage rates by enactment of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Collier MPO is required to attend training and workshops outside of the
county; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has previously
reimbursed the Collier MPO at the State per diem rate; and
WHEREAS, the Collier MPO approved the reimbursement of staff and elected officials
at the per diem rate of their respective governments in the Staff Services Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLLIER METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT:
1. The Collier MPO has the authority to establish per diem rates beyond the State of Florida
rates; and
2. The Collier MPO establishes that the staff and its elected officials will be compensated
for per diem and mileage consistent with the federal government rates.
This Resolution was PASSED and DULY ADOPTED by the Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization Hoard on November c:;) nL, 2007.
Attest:
Phillip R. Tindall,
Collier MPO Director
A proved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Scott R. Teach,
Managing Assistant County Attorney
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MPO STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS MPO STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT is made by and between the Collier Metropolitan
Planning Organization (the "MPO ") and Collier County, Florida.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the MPO, pursuant to the power conferred upon it by Section 339.175, Florida Statutes,
and Article 5 of the Amended And Restated Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Collier
Metropolitan Planning Organization (the "Interlocal Agreement ") between the Florida Department
of Transportation ( "FDOT "); Collier County (the "County"); the City of Marco Island; the City of
Naples; and Everglades City, dated May 10, 2005 may employ personnel and/or enter into
agreements, with local and /or State agencies to utilize the staff resources of such agencies or for the
performance of certain services by such agencies as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities and
obligations as required by law, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid Interlocal Agreement executed between the County, the City
of Marco Island, the City of Naples, Everglades City and the FDOT, it is contemplated that County
personnel will perform the substantial portion of each task provided for in 23 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 450 and Chapter 339.175 Florida Statutes as necessary to carry out the
continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process mandated by Federal
regulations as a condition precedent to the receipt of Federal capital or operating assistance in the
urbanized area, and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the Florida Legislature's House Bill 985 amended Section 339.175, Florida
Statutes, and other sections of law in an attempt to bring clarity and uniformity to MPOs
administrative structure, powers and responsibilities, particularly amending Section 339.175(5),
Florida Statutes, to clarify that an MPO's executive director reports directly to his or her MPO
Governing Board, and that the executive director and staff are employed by the MPO or through a
staff services agreement between the MPO and another governmental entity.
WHEREAS, it is deemed by the parties to be appropriate and necessary that the duties and obligation
of the County, in relation to its role as the staff to the MPO, be defined and fixed by formal
agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, premises, and representations
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1.00 Purpose
For the reasons recited in the preamble, which are hereby adopted as part hereof, this agreement is to
provide for professional services to carry out the terms of the Interlocal Agreement and any other
agreement to which the MPO is a party, and to provide staff services and support for the
administration of the MPO.
2.00 Scope of Services
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It is agreed by the County that it shall furnish the MPO with the staff necessary for professional,
technical, administrative, and clerical services, equipment, office and other space, and other
incidental items as may be required and necessary to manage the business and affairs of the MPO
and to carry on the transportation planning and programming process specified by the Interlocal
Agreement and any other agreement to which the MPO is a party; provided, it is understood and
agreed that, unless otherwise provided for, the performance of such service and functions shall be
limited to those specified and allocated to the County in the annual Unified Planning Work Program
(UPWP) budget and all approved budgets and management reports under Federal or State grant
contracts with the MPO.
In order to minimize disruption, the County shall furnish the MPO with the aforementioned office
and other space so as to be continuously collocated with the Collier County Transportation Services
Division and shall make reasonable efforts to avoid frequent relocation of said office and other
space.
Each year the MPO Board and its advisory committees shall complete a performance evaluation of
the MPO Director. The MPO Board members and their advisory committee chairpersons will
complete an evaluation form rating the MPO Director's performance as: (1) unacceptable (2 ) needs
improvement, (3) acceptable, or (4) exceptional. In addition the evaluation form shall include a
brief comment section to allow for additional guidance or direction The results of those evaluations
will be provided to the Collier County Transportation Administrator by July 1 Sc of each year.
Upon receipt of the annual performance evaluation forms the County's Transportation
Administrator shall incomorate the ratings and comments of the MPO Board members and its
committee chairpersons and, consistent with the Collier County Human Resources Administrative
Practices and Procedures, arrive at a final evaluation of the MPO Director.
The MPO authorizes the MPO Director to secure FDOT approval for amendment of UPWP tasks,
which change their dollar value by an amount less than or equal to $25,000, and which do not
change their scope or the total approved funds for the UPWP. Any amendment of the UPWP greater
than $25,000 shall require the approval of the MPO.
The UPWP shall be prepared by the MPO Staff in cooperation with all related state and federal
agencies and MPO committees in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the MPO and
shall be subject to the approval of the MPO before submittal to State or Federal agencies.
2.01 MPO Director
The MPO Director shall be responsible to the MPO for the conduct of the transportation planning
process as detailed in the annual UPWP as well as the appointment, assignment, direction, and
control of all personnel necessary thereto; the development of an appropriate organizational structure
to carry out the responsibilities set forth in the Agreement; and the development of procedures to
monitor and coordinate the planning process, as well as the overall administration ofMPOprograms.
Changes to the number of MPO staff positions shall be subject to the approval of the MPO Board.
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2.02 Commitment of Personnel
The MPO Director shall annually have prepared a detailed listing of all tasks necessary and incident
to carrying out the planning process. The MPO staff shall, at a minimum, have the following duties
and functions:
a. Carry out the tasks as defined in the annual UPWP and ensure the continued
certification of the MPO;
b. Coordinating the activities of the various structures established by the Interlocal
Agreement heretofore mentioned;
C. Preparing the agendas and public notification for meetings of the MPO Technical
Advisory and Citizens Advisory Committees, Pathways Advisory Committee,
Congestion Management System/Intelligent Transportation System Stakeholders
Committee, the Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged and
any other committees under the MPO's control;
d. Preparing resolutions and other appropriate documents;
e. Scheduling meetings, giving notice, keeping minutes;
f. Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the various supporting offices;
g. Preparing an annual report;
h. Preparing such interim reports as may be required;
i. Developing and implementing operating procedures of a secretarial and
administrative nature as are necessary and proper in order to effect the most efficient
implementation of said program;
j. Directing the implementation of policies established by the MPO; and
k. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the MPO.
2.03 Legal Representation for the MPO
The MPO may employ special legal counsel for specific needs when it is deemed necessary.
2.04 Annual Budget
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The UPWP shall serve as the annual budget for the MPO. The UPWP shall identify funding sources,
participating agencies and the level of participation by the various agencies.
2.05 Financial Administration
a. The records and accounts of the MPO including receipts, expenditures and deposits
shall be administered by the County in accordance with its ordinary procedures.
b. Contracts and bids for the purchase of materials and services shall be in accordance
with County procedures for the same purposes. The MPO shall review and approve
all Requests for Proposals (RFP) and subsequent contracts. Contracts and bids for
the purchase of materials and services using PL funds allocated to the MPO and
identified in the UPWP will be in accordance with County procedures and any
actions taken within the authority of the MPO relating to such matters shall be
independent of Board of County Commissioners fBCCj approval.
Through the adoption of this Agreement, the MPO adopts the United States
Department of Transportation's goals regarding the procurement of services from
firms registered as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).
3.00 Reimbursement to the County
The MPO hereby agrees that it shall reimburse the County for all services rendered under this
Agreement as specified in the UPWP budget and all approved budgets under Federal or State grant
contracts with the MPO and in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to 2.05 of this
Agreement. The determination of eligible costs shall be in accordance with 23 CFR Section 420, as
appropriate.
3.01 Local Share
The MPO will provide cash or in -kind services for the required match for Federal funds from the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Association (FTA) where
appropriate. These funds may also be derived from financial contributions made by the MPO's
member local governments, including Collier County and the Cities of Naples, Marco Island and
Everglades City.
3.02 Invoices and Progress Reports
The MPO shall provide to the FDOT or appropriate Federal agencies quarterly progress reports and
an invoice for reimbursement for all Federal grants with FHWA and FTA and State grants received
through the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). The progress reports
and invoices shall be in sufficient detail for audit purposes.
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3.03 Payment
Payment to the County of any and all monies by the MPO is contingent upon the MPO first
receiving the funds for the work tasks from the FDOT, FHWA, FTA or the Florida Commission for
the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTDJ.
3.04 Travel Expenses
Reimbursement from Federal and State funds for per diem and mileage tl expenses incurred by
MPO staff and Board members for MPO business shall be at the "°f a; °m rtes used by the
fespeetiveloealgoveRiments ^onsistent with the federal government rates. The enee b°twee
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4.00 Information and Reports
The County will provide all required information and reports and will permit access to its books,
records, accounts, and other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by
FDOT, FHWA, or FTA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations, orders and
instructions. Where any information required of the County is in the exclusive possession of another
who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the County shall certify to FDOT, FHWA, or FTA as
appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5.00 Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
The MPO shall adhere to Collier County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), contained within
the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and any additional
administrative policies pertaining to hurricane preparedness.
6.00 Amendment of Agreement
The County and the MPO may, upon initiation of either party, amend this Agreement to cure any
ambiguity, defect, omission or to grant any additional powers, or to confer additional duties which
are consistent with the intent and purpose of this Agreement subject to fonnal approval by resolution
of each party.
This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the MPO and the County and remain in
effect for a period of three years. At that time, the MPO shall review this Agreement to determine if
any changes are warranted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Staff Services Agreement to be
duly executed in their behalf this day of , 2009.
COUNTY OF COLLIER
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ATTEST:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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COLLIER
METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
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ATTEST:
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Commissioner Frank Halas,
Chairman
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it11`0 STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS MPO STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT is made by and between the Collier Metropolitan
Planning Organization (the "MPO ") and Collier County, Florida.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the MPO, pursuant to the power conferred upon it by Section 339.175, Florida Statutes,
and Article 5 of the Amended And Restated Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Collier
Metropolitan Planning Organization (the "Interlocal Agreement") between the Florida Department of
Transportation ( "FDOT "); Collier County (the "County "); the City of Marco Island; the City of
Naples; and Everglades City, dated May 10, 2005 may employ personnel and/or enter into
agreements, with local and'or State agencies to utilize the staff resources of such agencies or for the
performance of certain services by such agencies as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities and
obligations as required by law, and
� HEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid Interlocal Agreement executed between the County, the City
of Marco Island, the City of Naples, Everglades City and the FDOT, it is contemplated that County
personnel will perform the substantial portion of each task provided for in 23 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 450 and Chapter 339.175 Florida Statutes as necessary to carry out the
continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process mandated by Federal
regulations as a condition precedent to the receipt of Federal capital or operating assistance in the
urbanized area, and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the Florida Legislature's House Bill 985 amended Section 339.17, Florida
Statutes, and other sections of law in an attempt to bring clarity and uniformity to MPOs
administrative structure, powers and responsibilities, particularly amending Section 339.175(5),
Florida Statutes, to clarify that an MPO's executive director reports directly to his or her MPO
Governing Board, and that the executive director and staff are employed by the MPO or through a
staff services agreement between the MPO and another governmental entity.
WHEREAS, it is deemed by the parties to be appropriate and necessary that the duties and obligation
of the County, in relation to its role as the staff to the MPO, be defined and fixed by formal
agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, premises, and representations
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1.00 Purpose
For the reasons recited in the preamble, ,vhich are hereby adopted as part hereof, this agreement is to
provide for professional services to carry out the terms of the Interlocal Agreement and any other
agreement to which the MPO is a party, and to provide staff services and support for the
administration of the MPO.
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2.00 Scope of Services
It is agreed by the County that it shall furnish the MPO with the staff necessary for professional,
technical, administrative, and clerical services, equipment, office and other space, and other
incidental items as may be required and necessary to manage the business and affairs of the MPO
and to carry on the transportation planning and programming process specified by the Interlocal
Agreement and any other agreement to which the MPO is a party; provided, it is understood and
agreed that, unless otherwise provided for, the performance of such service and functions shall be
limited to those specified and allocated to the County in the annual Unified Plannin' Work Program
(UPWP) budget and all approved budgets and management reports under Federal or State grant
contracts with the MPO.
In order to minimize disruption, the County shall furnish the MPO with the aforementioned office
and other space so as to be continuously collocated with the Collier County Transportation Services
Division and shall make reasonable efforts to avoid frequent relocation of said office and other
space.
Each year the MPO Board and its advisory committees shall complete a performance evaluation of
the MPO Director. The MPO Board members and their advisory committee chairpersons will
complete an evaluation form rating the MPO Director's performance as, (1) unacceptable, (2) needs
improvement, (3) acceptable, or (4) exceptional. In addition, the evaluation form shall include a
brief comment section to allow for additional guidance or direction. The results of those evaluations
will be provided to the Collier County Transportation Administrator by July 15` of each year.
Upon receipt of the annual performance evaluation forms, the County's Transportation Administrator
shall incorporate the ratings and comments of the MPO Board members and its committee
chairpersons and, consistent with the Collier County Human Resources Administrative Practices and
Procedures, arrive at a final evaluation of the MPO Director.
The MPO authorizes the MPO Director to secure FDOT approval for amendment of UPWP tasks,
which change their dollar value by an amount less than or equal to $25,000, and which do not change
their scope or the total approved funds for the UPWP. Any amendment of the UPWP greater than
525,000 shall require the approval of the MPO.
The UPWP shall be prepared by the MPO Staff in cooperation with all related state and federal
agencies and MPO committees in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the MPO and
shall be subject to the approval of the MPO before submittal to State or Federal agencies.
2.01 MPO Director
The MPO Director shall be responsible to the MPO for the conduct of the transportation planning
process as detailed in the annual UPWP as well as the appointment, assignment, direction, and
control of all personnel necessary thereto; the development of an appropriate organizational structure
to carry out the responsibilities set forth in the Agreement; and the development of procedures to
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monitor and coordinate the planning process, as well as the overall administration of MPO programs.
Changes to the number of MPO staff positions shall be subject to the approval of the MPO Board.
2.02 Commitment of Personnel
The MPO Director shall annually have prepared a detailed listing of all tasks necessary and incident
to carrying out the planning process. The MPO staff shall, at a minimum, have the following duties
and functions:
a. Carry out the tasks as defined in the annual UPWP and ensure the continued
certification of the MPO;
b. Coordinating the activities of the various structures established by the Interlocal
Agreement heretofore mentioned; .�
C. Preparing the agendas and public notification for meetings of the MPO Technical
Advisory and Citizens Advisory Committees, Pathways Advisory Committee,
Congestion Management System/Intelligent Transportation System Stakeholders
Committee, the Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged and
any other committees under the MPO's control;
d. Preparing resolutions and other appropriate documents;
e. Scheduling meetings, giving notice, keeping minutes;
f. Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the various supporting offices;
g. Preparing an annual report;
h. Preparing such interim reports as may be required;
i. Developing and implementing operating procedures of a secretarial and
administrative nature as are necessary and proper in order to effect the most efficient
implementation of said program;
j. Directing the implementation of policies established by the MPO; and
k. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the MPO.
2.03 Legal Representation for the MPO
The MPO may employ special legal counsel for specific needs when it is deemed necessary.
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2.04 Annual Budget
The UPWP shall serve as the annual budget for the MPO. The UPWP shall identify funding sources,
participating agencies and the level of participation by the various agencies.
2.05 Financial Administration
a. The records and accounts of the MPO including receipts, expenditures and deposits
shall be administered by the County in accordance with its ordinary procedures.
b. Contracts and bids for the purchase of materials and services shall be in accordance
with County procedures for the same purposes. The MPO shall review and approve
all Requests for Proposals (RFP) and subsequent contracts. Contracts and bids for
the purchase of materials and services using PL funds allocated to the MPO -and
identified in the UPWP will be in accordance with County - procedures and any
actions taken within the authority of the MPO relating to such matters shall be
independent of Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval.
C. Through the adoption of this Agreement, the MPO adopts the United States
Department of Transportation's goals regarding the procurement of services from
firms registered as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).
3.00 Reimbursement to the County
The MPO hereby agrees that it shall reimburse the County for all services rendered under this
Agreement as specified in the UPWP budget and all approved budgets under Federal or State grant
contracts with the MPO and in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to 2.05 of this
Agreement. The determination of eligible costs shall be in accordance with 23 CFR Section 420, as
appropriate.
3.01 Local Share
The MPO will provide cash or in -kind services for the required match for Federal funds from the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Association (FTA) where
appropriate. These funds may also be derived from financial contributions made by the MPO's
member local governments, including Collier County and the Cities of Naples, Marco Island and
Everglades City.
3.02 Invoices and Progress Reports
The MPO shall provide to the FDOT or appropriate Federal agencies quarterly progress reports and
an invoice for reimbursement for all Federal grants with FHWA and FTA and State grants received
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through the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). The progress reports
and invoices shall be in sufficient detail for audit purposes.
3.03 Payment
Payment to the County of any and all monies by the MPO is contingent upon the MPO first receiving
the funds for the work tasks from the FDOT, FHWA, FTA or the Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD).
3.04 Travel Expenses
Reimbursement from Federal and State funds for per diem and mileage expenses incurred by MPO
staff and Board members for MPO business shall be consistent with the federal aoveriment rates.
4.00 Information and Reports
The County will provide all required information and reports and will pen-nit access to its books,
records, accounts, and other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by
FDOT, FHWA, or FTA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations, orders and
instructions. where any information required of the County is in the exclusive possession of another
who fails or refuses to fumish this information, the County shall certify to FDOT, FHWA, or FTA as
appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5.00 Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
The MPO shall adhere to Collier County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), contained within
the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and any additional
administrative policies pertaining to hurricane preparedness.
6.00 Amendment of Agreement
The County and the TNIPO may, upon initiation of either party, amend this Agreement to cure any
ambiguity, defect, omission or to grant any additional powers, or to confer additional duties which
are consistent with the intent and purpose of this Agreement subject to formal approval by resolution
of each party.
This agreement shall become effective upon approval by the MPO and the County and remain in
effect for a period of three years. At that time, the MPO shall review this Agreement to detennine if
any changes are warranted.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Staff Services Agreement to be
duly executed in their behalf this day of )2009.
COUNTY OF COLLIER
Donna Fiala, Chainnan
Board of County Commissioners
COLLIER
METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
By:
ommissioner Frank Ralas,
Chairman
ATTEST: ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BY:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
L
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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