Resolution 2024-237 RESOLUTION NO.2024 - 2 3 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ITS
CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A SECTION
5311 GRANT APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
AND ASSURANCES, WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENET OF
TRANSPORTATION, ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FIXED ROUTE
TRANSIT OPERATING SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida ("Board"),
has the authority to apply for and accept grants and make purchases and expend funds pursuant
to grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by Chapter 341,
Florida Statutes, and by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that:
1. This resolution applies to the Federal Program under U.S.C. §5311.
2. The submission of a grant application(s), supporting documents, and assurances to the Florida
Department of Transportation is approved.
3. Chris Hall, Chairman, is authorized to including, but not limited to: (a) sign the application and
accept the grant award, (b) accept and execute any required certifications and assurances and all
supporting documents relating to the grant awarded to the County,(c)approve all necessary budget
amendments related to this grant application, and (d) authorize the expenditure of grant funds
pursuant to the grant awarded,unless specifically rescinded.
4. The Board's Registered Agent in Florida is Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney.
The Registered Agent's address is 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800,Naples, FL 34112.
5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon signature by the Chairman.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this 10th day
of December 2024.
ATTEST: • - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. I NZE Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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TRANSPORTATION
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT APPLICATION
Collier County Board of County Commissioners submits this Application for the Section 5311
Program Grant and agrees to comply with all assurances and exhibits attached hereto and by this
reference made a part thereof,as itemized in the Checklist for Application Completeness.
Collier County Board of County Commissioners further agrees,to the extent provided by law(in
case of a government agency in accordance with Sections 129.07 and 768.28, Florida Statutes) to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the FDOT and all of its officers, agents and employees from any
claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or expense out of the non-compliance by the Agency, its officers,
agents or employees,with any of the assurances stated in this Application.
This Application is submitted on this 10th day of December, 2024 with an original resolution or
certified copy of the original resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to sign this Application.
Authorized representative signs below certifying that all information contained in this application is
true and accurate.
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Agency Name
Signatur of Contractor's Autho 'zed Official
Chris Hall-Chairman,Board of County Commissioners
Name and title of authorized representative
12/10/2024
Date
Attest: ,>a ill V C s ved as t d legality:
CRYSI #L 4: i Z CLERK I
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By: 1,. : ' Derek D. Perry �0'
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FDOT Certification and Assurances
Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies and assures to the Florida
Department of Transportation regarding its Application under U.S.C. Section 5311 dated 10th
day of December,2024:
1 It shall adhere to all Certifications and Assurances made to the federal government in
its Application.
2 It shall comply with Florida Statues:
• Section 341.051-Administration and financing of public transit and intercity bus service
programs and projects
• Section 341.061 (2)-Transit Safety Standards; Inspections and System Safety Reviews
• Section 252.42 - Government equipment, services and facilities: In the event of any
emergency, the division may make available any equipment, services, or facilities
owned or organized by the state or its political subdivisions for use in the affected area
upon request of the duly constituted authority of the area or upon the request of any
recognized and accredited relief agency through such duly constituted authority.
3 It shall comply with Florida Administrative Code:
• Rule Chapter 14-73-Public Transportation
• Rule Chapter 14-90-Equipment and Operational Safety Standards for Bus Transit
Systems
• Rule Chapter 14-90.0041-Medical Examination for Bus System Driver
• Rule Chapter41-2-Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
4 It shall comply with FDOT's:
• Bus Transit System Safety Program Procedure No. 725-030-009
(Does not apply to Section 5310 only recipients)
• Public Transit Substance Abuse Management Program Procedure No.725-030-035
• Transit Vehicle Inventory Management Procedure No.725-030-025
• Public Transportation Vehicle Leasing Procedure No.725-030-001
• Guidelines for Acquiring Vehicles
• Procurement Guidance for Transit Agencies Manual
5 It has the fiscal and managerial capability and legal authority to file the application.
6 Local matching funds will be available to purchase vehicles/equipment at the time an
order is placed.
7 It will carry adequate insurance to maintain, repair, or replace project
vehicles/equipment in the event of loss or damage due to an accident or casualty.
8 It will maintain project vehicles/equipment in good working order for the useful life of
the vehicles/equipment.
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9 It will return project vehicles/equipment to FDOT if, for any reason,they are no longer
needed or used for the purpose intended.
10 It recognizes FDOT's authority to remove vehicles/equipment from its premises, at no
cost to FDOT, if FDOT determines the vehicles/equipment are not used for the purpose
intended, improperly maintained, uninsured,or operated unsafely.
11 It will not enter into any lease of project vehicles/equipment or contract for
transportation services with any third party without prior approval of FDOT.
12 It will notify FDOT within 24 hours of any accident or casualty involving project
vehicles/equipment, and submit related reports as required by FDOT.
13 It will notify FDOT and request assistance if a vehicle should become unserviceable.
14 It will submit an annual financial audit report to FDOT
(FDOTSingleAudit@dot.state.fl.us), if required.
15 It will undergo a triennial review and inspection by FDOT to determine compliance with
the baseline requirements. If found not in compliance,it must send a progress report to
the local FDOT District office on a quarterly basis outlining the agency's progress
towards compliance.
December 10,2024
Date
Signatur of Contractor's Autho ized Official
Chris Hall- Chairman
Name and title of authorized representative
Attest: :' pr ved as to form and legality:
CRYSTAL ,KllNZEL,CLERK
'test as to Chairman's
By. G4ignature only.
Derek D. Perry
.••'•De a Clerk ti��
p tY Assistant County Attorney
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Standard Lobbying Certification
The undersigned Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge
and belief,that:
1 No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement.
2 If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," (a copy of the form can be obtained from FDOT's
website) in accordance with its instructions [as amended by "Government wide Guidance for New
Restrictions on Lobbying,"61 Fed.Reg.1413(1/19/96).Note:Language in paragraph(2)herein has been
modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be
codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601,et seq.)]
3 The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents
for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans,
and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into.Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995).Any person who fails to file
the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000
for each such failure.
NOTE: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C.§1352(c)(1)-(2)(A),any person who makes a prohibited expenditure or fails to file or
amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and
not more than$100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each
statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition,the Contractor understands and agrees that the
provisions of 31 U.S.C.A 3801,et seq.,apply to this certification and disclosure,if any.
Attest:
December 10, 2024 CRY S A I A ,'CLERK
Date fyttest as to Chairman's
By: i n nly.
Signat of ontractor'sAutho ed Official Deputy Clerk
Ap v as to form and legality:
Chris Hall- Chairman
Name and title of authorized representative f,\ n
Derek D. Perry \--)
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Assistant County Attorney �
FTA Section 5333 (b) Assurance
(Note: By signing the following assurance,the recipient of Section 5311 and/or 5311(f)assistance assures it will
comply with the labor protection provisions of 49 U.S.C.5333(b) by one of the following actions: (1)signing the
Special Warranty for the Rural Area Program (see FTA CircularC9040.IG,Chapter VIII (2)agreeing to alternative
comparable arrangements approved by the(Department of Labor(DOL);or(3)obtaining a waiver from the DOL.)
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") HEREBY
ASSURES that the "Special Section 5333 (b) Warranty for Application to the Small Urban and Rural Program"
has been reviewed and certifies to the Florida Department of Transportation that it will comply with its
provisions and all its provisions will be incorporated into any contract between the recipient and any sub-
recipient which will expend funds received as a result of an application to the Florida Department of
Transportation under the FTA Section 5311 Program. Attest:
December 10,2024 CRYSTAL K. KINZEI„t) $RK
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Date ,
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By: �, �a: ture.
Defy Clerk
Signatur f Contractor's Autho zed Official Approved as to form and 1pga1ity.• ;
Chris Hall Chairman 09'b'
Name and title of authorized representative DerCv.)k,
Perry v�,��'
Assistant County Attorney
Note: All applicants must complete the following form and submit it with the above Assurance.
LISTING OF RECIPIENTS, OTHER ELIGIBLE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, UNIONS OF SUB-
RECIPIENTS,AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES OF SUCH PROVIDERS, IF ANY
1 2 4
Identify Recipients of Site Project by Name, 3 Identify Unions(and
Transportation Description,and Provider(e.g. Identify Other Eligible Providers)Representing
Assistance Under this Recipient,other Agency,or Surface Transportation Employees of Providers in
Grant. Contractor) Providers(Type of Service) Columns 1,2,and 3
Collier County Board Application FTA Section Collier Area Transit for Transport workers
of County 5311 Operating Assistance the urban transit Union Local 525
Commissioners funding of FY25/26 for service. AFL-CIO 2595 North
Collier Area Transit to Courtenay Pkwy.
provide continuing public Suite 104 Merritt
transportation services to Island, FL 32953
residents of the non-
urbanized areas of Collier
County traveling within
the rural area and/or the
adjacent urban area and
returning to the rural
domicile.
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Certification of Equivalent Service
CERTIFICATION OF EQUIVALENT SERVICE
Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies that its demand responsive
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 service, when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most integrated setting
feasible and is equivalent with respect to:
1 Response time;
2 Fares;
3 Geographic service area;
4 Hours and days of service;
5 Restrictions on trip purpose;
6 Availability of information and reservation capability; and
7 Constraints on capacity or service availability.
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37,public entities operating demand responsive systems
for the general public which receive financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5310 and 5311
of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds must file this certification with the
appropriate state program office before procuring any non-accessible vehicle. Such
public entities not receiving FTA funds shall also file the certification with the appropriate
state office program. Such public entities receiving FTA funds under any other section of
the FTA Programs must file the certification with the appropriate FTA regional office.This
certification is valid for no longer than one year from its date of filing. Non-public
transportation systems that serve their own clients, such as social service agencies, are
required to complete this form.
Executed this 10th day of December,2024
Chris Hall, Chairman
Name and title of authorized representative
Signatu authorized represe tive
Attest: App • -d as to form and legality:
CRYSTAL ::IIINZEL, CLERK
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Leasing Certification
Memorandum for FTA 5311
December 10,2024
Date:
Chris Hall-Chairman
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Signature By:
"' Deputy Clerk
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Typed or printed agency name
To: Florida Department of Transportation, District Office Modal Development
Office/Public Transit
Subject: FFY24/SFY25 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, OPERATING OR CAPITAL GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS PROGRAM, 49
UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 5311
Leasing:
Will the Collier County board of County Commissioners, as applicant to the Federal
Transit Administration Section 5311 Program, lease the proposed vehicle(s) or
equipment out to a third-party?
® No
❑Yes
If yes,specify to whom:
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant agency to ensure District approval of
all lease agreements.
Ap v as to form and legality:
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Derek D. Perry \O
Assistant County Attorney Nv 0
OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:11/30/2025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication ®New
®Application Continuation *Other(Specify):
❑Changed/Corrected Application Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 1001
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name:
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI:
56-6000558 JWKJKYRPLLU6
d.Address:
*Streetl: 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 700
Street2:
*City: Naples
County/Parish:
*State: FL: Florida
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 34112-5746
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Transportation Management Svcs PTNE
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Omar
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Deleon
Suffix:
Title: Transit Manager
Organizational Affiliation:
Collier County
*Telephone Number: 239-252-4996 Fax Number:
*Email: Omar.DeLeon@colliercountyfl.gov
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
*Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
Federal Transit Administration
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
20.509
CFDA Title:
Formula Grants for Rural Area
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
*Title:
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
5311 Areas Affected.pdf Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Operational funding request to 5311 to cover costs of operating in the identified rural parts of
Collier County.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant 19&2 6 *b.Program/Project 19&2 6
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 10/01/2025 *b.End Date: 09/30/2026
18.Estimated Funding($):
*a.Federal 722,000.00
*b.Applicant
*c.State
*d.Local 722,000.00
*e.Other
*f. Program Income
*g.TOTAL 1,444,000.00
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
❑ b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
❑Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001)
® **I AGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Chris
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Hall
Suffix: J
*Title: Chairperson, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number: 239-252 Fax Number:
*Email:
*Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: 12/10/2024
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