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Agenda 04/22-23/2008 Item #16B 4 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 1 of 17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the attached Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant and the applicable documents. OBJECTIVE: To authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the attached grant application and applicable documents. CONSIDERATION: The Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant is used to help provide rural transportation in Collier County and is made available each year through an application process administered by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The paratransit bus requested for purchase through this grant will allow for the replacement of a high mileage vehicle recommended for replacement. The BCC has the authority to tile this grant application. FISCAL IMPACT: This FY08 grant request of $66,000.00 will require a 10% local match. The local match amount of $6,600.00 is available from County fund (427) Paratransit FY08 budget. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Consistent with Objectives 10 and 12 of the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant application. It should be recognized that the grant award referenced above, in the amount of $66,000.00, is a preliminary number and is subject to change. Prepared by: Sue Faulkner, Principal Planner, Alternative Transportation Modes Attachment: (1) Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application; (2) Resolution Item Number: Item Summary: Meeting Date: Page] of2 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 2 of 17 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1684 Recommendation to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the attached Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant and the applicable documents. ($66,000) 4/22/2008 9:0000 AM Prepared By Sue Faulkner Transportation Services Principal Planner Date Alternative Transportation Modes 4/7/2008 4:11:17 PM Approved By Diane B. Flagg Transportation Services Director A TM Director Date Alternative Transportation Modes 4/7/2008 5:59 PM Approved By Therese Stanley Transportation Grants Coordinator Date Transportation Administration 4/8/20087:29 AM Approved By Sharon Newman Transportation Services Accounting Supervisor Date Transportation Services Admin 4/8/2008 4:59 PM Approved By Barbara LaPierre Transportation Services Management/Budget Analyst Date Traffic Operations 4/9/2008 11 :18 AM Approved By Marlene J. Foord Administrative Services Grants Coordinator Date Administrative Services Admin. 4/9/20082:34 PM Approved By Norm E. Feder, AICP Transportation Services Transportation Division Administrator Date Transportation Services Admin. 4/10120087:54 AM Approved By Scott R. Teach County Attorney Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney Office 411012008 8:54 AM Approved By Pat Lehnhard Transportation Services Executive Secretary Date Transportation Services Admin 4/10/2008 9:50 AM Approved By file:/ /C:\AgendaT est\Export\ 1 05 -April%2022, %202008\ 16. %20CONSENT%20AGENDA \ 1"". 4/16/2008 Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 3 of 17 OMS Coordinator OMS Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 4/10/200810:33 AM Approved By Susan Usher Senior Management/Budget Analyst Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 4/11/20087:26 AM Approved By Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Board of County Commissioners Deputy County Manager Date County Manager's Office 4/12/2008 9:38 AM fiJe://C:\AgendaTest\Export\ 1 05-April%2022, %202008\ 16.%20CONSENT%20AGENDA \ 1"". 4/16/2008 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 4 of 17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Re~ommendation to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the attached Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant and the applicable documents, and to accept the grant if awarded OB~EC.TIVE: To .authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the attached grant apphcatlOn and applicable documents and to accept the grant if awarded. CONSIDERATION: The Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant which is to be used to help provide rural transportation in ColJier County, is made available each year through an application process administered by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. The transit bus scheduled for purchase through this grant will allow for needed service in our rural area. The BCC has the authority to file this grant application, FISCAL IMPACT: This FY08 grant request of $66,000.00 will require a 10% Local match. The local match amount of $6,600.00 will be available from County fund (427) Paratransit FY08 budget. It should be recognized that the grant award reference above in the amount of $66,000.00 is a preliminary number and is subject to change. In approving this item, the BCC is providing authorization to approve all necessary budget amendments to receive and use these grant dollars including those incremental grant dollars received above or below the target grant award. By providing this latitude, the BCC is authorizing the County Manager or his designee to recognize by budget amendment actual grant revenue received currently and as may be adjusted in the future and align expenses accordingly. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Consistent with Objectives 10 and 12 of the Growth Management Plan, RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorizes the Chairman to execute the attached Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant application. It should be recognized that the grant award reference above in the amount of $66,000.00 is a preliminary number and is subject to change. In approving this item, the BCC is providing authorization to approve all necessary budget amendments to receive and use these grant dollars including those incremental grant dollars received above or below the target grant award, By providing this latitude, the BCC is authorizing the County Manager or his designee to recognize by budget amendment actual grant revenue received currently and as may be adjusted in the future and align expenses accordingly. Any decision to terminate or otherwise not accept the Grant shall require this Board's prior approval as an agenda item. Prepared by: Sue Faulkner, Principal Planner, Alternative Transportation Modes Attachment: Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Agenda Item No. 16B4 EXHIBIT A Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Grant Application Information Form for the Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Equipment Support Grant 1. DATE SUBMmED: Aoril 22. 2008 2. LEGAL NAME OF APPLICANT: Collier County 3. FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 59-6000558 4. REMmANCE ADDRESS: 2885 South Horseshoe Drive 5. CITY AND STATE: NaDles. FL ZIP CODE: 34104 6. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS GRANT: Sue Faulkner 7. PHONE NUMBER: 239-252-8192 FAX NUMBER:239-252-3029 8. E-MAIL ADDRESS:SueFaulkner(a)collieraov.net 9. PROJECT LOCATION [County(ies)]: Collier County 10. PROPOSED START DATE: Januarv 2009 ENDING DATE: Januarv 2010 11. ESTIMATED PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTED: Grant Funds $ 60.000 Local $ 6.000 TOTAL $ 66.000 *Bus will be delivered and olaced in service 2009-2010 Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application Rev. 03/05/07 1 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 12. I hereby certify that this document has been duly authorized by the governing'ffijd~,obf7 the applicant, and the applicant intends to complete the project, and to comply with any attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. Tom Hennina. Chairman of the Board of Countv Commissioners TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND mLE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE 13. Local CoordinatinG Board Aooroval (must be orior to Grant execution) I hereby certify that this grant has been reviewed in its entirety by the Collier County Coordinating Board. COORDINATING BOARD CHAIRPERSON'S SIGNATURE DATE Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application Rev, 03/05/07 2 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 7 of 17 EXHIBIT B PROPOSED PROJECT FUNDING I. Proiect DescriDtion and Cost Caoital eauiDment (Prioritized based on need.) 1. Florida Bus Unlimited - Chevy 3500 Chassis with wheelchair positions, equipped with wheelchair lift, vehicle as 10 passenger seating capacity. $ 66.000 2. $ 3. $ Total Project Cost $ 66,000 II. Fundina Particioation A. Transportation Disadvantage (90%) $ 59,400 Trust Funds B. Local Match (10%) $ 6,600 C. Total Project Cost $ 66,000 Collier Area paraTransit program is seeking to replace a high mileage vehicle used in our paratransit program. Our paratransit program serves ADA, Transportation Disadvantaged, Medicaid passengers, as well as agency funded trips for the disabled. Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application Rev.03{05{07 3 Who: What: When: Where: Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 8 of 17 EXHIBIT C SCOPE Collier County I Collier Area Transit on behalf of Collier County Rural Citizens. These grant monies will be used to purchase a small cutaway Chevy chassis paratransit vehicle. This vehicle is a 10 seating capacity, wheelchair lift equipped vehicle. The procurement of this vehicle will be from the Florida State Vehicle Procurement Program administered through the Center for Urban Transportation Research in Tampa, Florida. Collier Area Transit operates its paratransit department, known as Collier Area paraTransit Collier Area paraTransit will implement the purchase of this vehicle January of2009, pending approval of this grant award. Collier County Government will fund the match requirement of this grant This vehicle is expected to be ordered, delivered and placed in service by June of 2009. Rural community of Immokalee, Florida Collier Area paraTransit provides transportation to members of the disabled community through out Collier County, including but not limited to rural areas of the Collier County such as the community oflmmokalee, Everglades City, and Carnestown. This service will include, but is not limited to the following locations. Community of Immokalee Marion Fetter Health Clinic - Heritage Blvd. Workforce Development - Career Center- I st Street. Collier County Library - Immokalee Drive and 9th Street. Collier County Health Department - I st Street Robert Centers - a Senior Dining Site Center - Roberts Avenue. Arrow Head Community - Lincoln Blvd. Winn Dixie Shopping Center - Lake Trafford Road. United States Post Office - 9th Street. Collier County Court House - Main Street Farm Workers Village - Highway 29. Everglades City Everglades City Hall How: These grant monies will be used to purchase a small cutaway Chevy vehicle, with a 3500 chassis, The procurement of this vehicle will be from the Florida State Vehicle Procurement Program administered through the Center for Urban Transportation Research in Tampa, Florida. Upon receipt of the vehicle, Collier Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 9 of 17 Area paraTransit will implement the service within 120 days of delivery. This vehicle will enhance Collier County's overall paratranist vehicle fleet. This enhancement will improve service delivery because the newer vehicle will have fewer mechanical issues, Why: Public transportation for the disabled population for the rural areas of Collier County such as the community of Imrnokalee is critical to allow the transportation dependent population access to employment, and health care, and the freedom to live independently. Scope of Project This project is to replace a high mileage vehicle in Collier County's paratransit program. The funds will be used to replace a vehicle used in rural areas of Collier County such as in the Community of Immokalee, Florida to ensure high risk, low income, elderly, disabled, and transit dependent populations receives transportation to medical care, work, dining, shopping, and recreational activities. These funds will be used for the capital purchase of one paratransit bus, Safety Collier Area paraTransit operates in compliance with Florida Department of Transportation, V.S, DOT, Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Federal Transit Administration regulations, This compliance includes Collier Area Transit's program I policy against substance abuse and alcohol misuse, Collier Area Transit maintains a System Safety Program Plan, and a System Security Emergency Preparedness Plan. Collier County's Fleet Maintenance Department utilizes an aggressive preventative maintenance program to maintain all vehicles used in the program for both fixed route and paratransit service. This service is provided in Collier County at the maintenance facility located at County Barn Road, in Naples, FL. Each vehicle is inspected daily to ensure driver and passenger safety. Description Collier County is home to the Community of lmmokalee, Florida. Immokalee Florida is designated as an area of economic concern. Collier County I Collier Area Transit provides paratransit services in the rural community of Imrnokalee, Florida. This service includes transportation to dining sites for senior citizens, transportation to dialysis treatments, trips for work, school, and other medical services. Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 10 of 17 Many of Collier Area Transit's paratransit passengers from the Community of Immokalee to the core Naples area use fixed routes such as Route 5 and Route 8, TIris provides more transportation flexibility and a decrease in fares for the passengers. For passengers unable to access the fixed routes, the rural paratransit service is critical for medical trips for the transportation disadvantaged population. The grant funds from the Shirley Conroy grant will be used to truly provide employment access, and medical care that will make a positive difference in people's lives, Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 11 of 17 RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNl'Y COMMISSIONERS (BCCI ALl'HORlZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED TRUST FUND GRA/<l' APPLICATION WITH TIlE FLORIDA COMMISSION OF THE TRANSPORTATION DlSADV ANT AGED. WHEREAS, Staff requests the Collier County Board of County Commissioners authorize its Chairman to execute an application for a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Grant from the Florida Commission of the Transportation Disadvantaged in the amount of $608,398; und WHEREAS, this BOARD has the authority to execute and file this grant application and to undertake a transportation disadvantaged service project as authorized by Section 427.0159, Florida Statues, and Rule 41-2, Florida Administrative Code. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD TIlAT: 1. The BOARD has the authority to file this grant application. 2. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to file and execute the application on behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. 4. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is: David C. Weigel, County Attorney The registered Agents address is 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. FL 34112. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to sign any and all assurances, warranties. certifications, agreements. any subsequent amendments, contracts and other such documents which may be required in connection with the application. This Resolution adopted this ~ day of ADril. 2008, after mol ion, second and majority vote in favor of adoption. 3. ATTEST BOARD OF COU"ITY COMMISIONERS COLLIER COl:NTY, FLORIDA DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK By: Tom Henning, Chairman By: Attest as to Chairman's Signature only APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By Scott Teach, Assistant County Attorney Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 12 of 17 EXHIBIT E STANDARD ASSURANCES The recipient hereby assures and certifies that: (1) The recipient will comply with the federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, executive orders, and administrative requirements which relate to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, and handicap with respect to employment, selVice provision, and procurement. (2) Public and private for-profit, transit and paratransit operators have been or will be afforded a fair and timely opportunity by the local recipient to participate to the maximum extent feasible in the planning and provision of the proposed transportation planning selVices. (3) The recipient has the requisite fiscal, managerial, and legal capacity to carry out the Transportation Disadvantaged Program and to receive and disburse State funds. (4) The recipient intends to accomplish all tasks as identified in this grant application. (5) Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Funds will not be used to supplant or replace existing federal, state, or local government funds. (6) Capital equipment purchased through this grant meets or exceeds the criteria set forth in the Florida Department of Transportation's equipment specifications, "Guidelines for Acquiring Vehicles" dated October 1993 (or as updated), "Part 1, Bid Documents," dated July 1995 (or as updated), and "Part 2, Specification Guidelines for Specialized Vehicles," dated July 1993 (or as updated), or criteria set forth by any other federal, state, or local government agency. (7) Capital equipment or consultant services purchased through this grant comply with the competitive procurement requirements of Chapter 287 and Chapter 427, Florida Statutes. (8) If capital equipment is purchased through this grant, the demand response service offered to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, is equivalent to the level and quality of service offered to individuals without disabilities. Such selVice, when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most integrated setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to: (a) response time, (b) fares, Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application Rev. 03/05/07 7 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) geographic service area, hours and days of service, restrictions on trip purpose, availability of information and reservation capability, and contracts on capacity or service availability, Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 13 of 17 In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37, public entities operating demand response systems for the general public which receive financial assistance under 49 U.S.c. 5310 or 5311 of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have filed a certification with the appropriate state program office before procuring any inaccessible vehicle. Such public entities not receiving FTA funds have also filed a certification with the appropriate program office. Such public entities receiving FTA funds under any other section of the FTA have filed a certification with the appropriate FTA regional office. This certification is valid for no longer than the contract period for which the grant application is filed, Date: Signature: Name: Tom Henninq Title: Chairman of Board of County Commissioners Shirley Conroy Rural Area Capital Assistance Support Grant Application Rev, 03/05/07 8 "'''''' coo~ _0....... "0 ~'" "'~ L_ '" E'c 0) '" c. '" ",<(0- '" "0 c '" 0) <( ... !:: a:I s: X w ~ '" o ... > '" e z w > ~ I- Z W ~ 0- :5 (J w Z o ~ o 0- '" Z < '" I- '" w ::I: I- o o ~ w ..... U s: w > I- Z W '" '" => U >- CO III ""0 Ulll '-""0 ::J c: o ::J Vlu.. c:'Ij, .Q'U]" ta~ t c: o OJ e.E ffi ~ .9- fi",::J o~.ff ""0 III OJ'" ...'" "'""0 .9- OJ u '- :Q:i:J c: OJ <(c<: "'Ill C:0l III '" t:.,Sl ::J.- U::E ", III '- I'E [ 01,- ~& e. U .- __::J s:.ff J.~ j z ..... -> 1-0,- '- 0 10'2: . . 10 0 0 0 u..UZZ oj .0 .'" '- ... ",e. 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Cost Date Acq License" Color Year Make Model utest PM SkedDate Mileage Due? 031622 $58.961.00 08/09/2003 216903 VVhite 2003 FORD E450 212900 NO NONE 0~2J83 $59,083.40 01/19/2004 221060 White/Blue 2003 FORD E450 154550 NO NONE Q42.all $44,050.80 02/05/2004 219709 White 2003 FORD E350 VAN 219051 NO NONE Q~28JJ $44,050.80 02105/2004 219710 White 2003 FORD E350 VAN 192097 NO NONE Q~~81.i $44,050.80 02/05/2004 219711 \^/hila 2003 FORD E3S0 VAN 204100 y~~ 04124/2008 042lli $44,050.80 02105/2004 219712 \^Jhlte 2003 FORD E350 VAN 211930 NO NONE Q~ $57,002.00 03/04/2005 225629 White 2003 FORD E450 114663 NO NONE = $0.00 09/19/2005 DEPT 2005 COLLIER COUNlY NO NONE O_6QQ52 $80.315.43 01120/2008 218430 \Nhite 2006 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 103217 NO NONE BUS ~~~ $80,253.00 01120/2006 218432 White 2006 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 100200 NO NONE BUS 0~600H $80,555.88 01/25/2006 218428 VVhite 2006 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 101261 NO NONE BUS 06Q~sa $80,426.70 01/25/2006 218429 VVhita 2006 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 104961 NO NONE BUS p..6J)Q_5? $80,253.00 01/2512006 218431 White 2006 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 96406 YES NONE BUS CC2-068 $54,860.00 01/04/2007 TA6588 VVhite 2005 FORD E350 57899 YES NONE CUTAWAY cc= $59,958.00 02/21/2007 TA7635 White 2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 27903 NO NONE 3500 $64,090.00 07/17/2007 TA9314 While 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 34856 YES NONE GG~~.~P.I 3500 $81.358.00 10/1112007 220294 VVtlite 2007 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 20733 y~~ NONE ~>!! BUS 10/1112007 220293 White 2007 CHEVROLET GLAVAl 27885 NO NONE G:C;;,,?~~55 $81,358.00 BUS $87.25600 02/18/2008 220299 VVhite 2007 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 3007 NO NONE CC2,;l34 BUS $87,258.00 02/18/2008 220298 \lVhite 2007 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 4793 NO NONE GG:i!~_3;1_fi BUS $87,258.00 02/18/2008 220297 'vVhite 2007 CHEVROLET GLAVAL 2089 NO NONE CC2~~36 BUS http://cww2/FleetlEqListByDeptcfm?edSeachlnput=427&SelDept= 13 83 3 7 &LE=LisH Equipm."" 4/7/2008 Agenda Item No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 16 of 17 ca ... " " . r- . I I ,J.-. l/. .,.j . ,.' L ..,~, ~i. 'h":;, .', BUS TRANSIT SYSTEM ANNUAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION DATE: Monday, April 07, 2008 NAME: Collier Area Transit ADDRESS: 2901 County Barn Road, Napl... FL 34112 IN ACCORDANCE WITH FWRIDA STATUTE 341.061, THE BUS TRANSIT SYSTEM NAMED ABOVE HEREBY CERTIFIES TO THE FOLWWlNG: I) The adoptloD of a Systclll Safety Program Plan (SSPP) punnant to Florida Department of Transportation sarety standards set rortb In Rule Cbapter 14-90, Florida Administrative Cod.. This program ..m include the requin:d Securtty Program Pin to be in place by July 2006. Collier Area Transit bas the rcquin:d Security Program Plan in place. 2) Compliance wilb adopted sarely standards la tbe SSPP. 3) PerformaDce of aaDu) safety inspections OD aU operational buses in secordaDee lI1lb Rule 14-90.00!I. SigDature: Tille: General Mana"er. Collier Area Transit Name aud Address or enllly(les) which (have) performed sarety inspections: Callier SakIy lnspedOr 1. McDonald TllInSit Managanent Inc. CoDe County Fled. Services, Naples Agenda Ilem No. 16B4 April 22, 2008 Page 17 of 17 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCe) AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A SHIRLEY CONROY RURAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE FLORIDA COMMISSION OF THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED. WHEREAS, Staff requests the Collier County Board of County Commissioners authorize its Chairman to execute an application for a Shirley Conroy Rural Capital Equipment Grant from the Florida Commission of the Transportation Disadvantaged in the amount of $66,000; and WHEREAS, this BOARD has the authority to execute and file this grant application and to undertake a transportation disadvantaged service project as authorized by Section 427.0159, Florida Statues, and Rule 41-2, Florida Administrative Code. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD THAT: 1. The BOARD has the authority to file this grant application. 2. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to file and execute the application on behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. 3. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is: David C. Weigel, County Attorney The registered Agents address is 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112. 4. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to sign any and all assurances, warranties, certifications, agreements, any subsequent amendments, contracts and other such documents which may be required in connection with the application. This Resolution adopted this ~ day of Aoril 2008, after motion, second and majority vote in favor of adoption. ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK By: Tom Henning, Chairman By: Attest as to Chairman's Signature only APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By Scott Teach, Assistant County Attorney