Resolution 2024-238 RESOLUTION NO.2024 - 2 3 S
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING ITS
CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A SECTION
5339 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 PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT BUS, AND THE CONSTRUCTION
OF FOUR BUS SHELTERS WITH AMENITIES.
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. §5339.
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 a 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 purchase of a replacement
vehicle and the expenditure of grant funds for the construction of four bus shelters and/or
expenditure of grant funds pursuant to the grant awarded,unless specifically rescinded.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.-K,INZF , Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
J Attest as to Chairman's
By: c a� . signature nnty. By:
Deputy Clerk Chr al , Chairman
Aved as to • and legality:
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Derek D. Perry, Asst. Count! Attorney\�4
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Co ler County
Transportation Management
Services Department
Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement Division
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT APPLICATION
Collier County Board of County Commissioners submits this Application for the Section 5339
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 Department 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 Chris Hall, Chairman 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 Na Atejtifotik
Signat
Chris Hall-Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
12/10/2024
Date
Attest: . , pr ved as to form nd legality:
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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 5339 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 Chapter 41-2-
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 becomes 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.
Decem 1 2024 Date
Signature of Authorized Representative
Chris Hall-Chairman Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Attest: A r ed as to rm d legality:
CRYSTAL°K:'KfNZ L, CLERK Q
By r�Y=� Derek D. Perry )�\o�\
ttest a i ehC p_utvsClerk
Assistant County Attorney
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Standard Lobbying Certification Form
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.
Decemb 0, 024 __Date
Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
Chris Hall-Chairman Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Attest: .0'41 r rr A pro ed s to fo and legality:
CRYSTAL zEL, e ERK Q
By: Derek D. Perry Attest astQfi ���
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H ,�. Clerk Assistant County Attorney "',
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Leasing Certification
MEMORANDUM for FTA 5339
Date: December 10,2024
From: Chris Hall, Chairman
(Typed name and title) ignature)
Attest:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners CRYSTAL .KINZEL, CLERK
(Typed or printed agency name) .11
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Bs to Chairman's
To: Florida Department of Transportation,District Office Sl re only.
Modal Development Office/Public Transit • Deputy Clerk
Subject: FFY 25 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTIAT1ON,\
CAPITAL GRANTS FOR NON-URBANIZED AREAS PROGRAM,
49 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 5339
Leasing
Will the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, as applicant to the Federal Transit
Administration Section 5339 Program, lease the proposed vehicle(s) (or any other equipment
that may be awarded to the Applicant)to a third-party?
OYes ❑x No
If yes,specify to whom:
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant agency to ensure District approval of all lease
agreements.
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Derek D. Perry r\q>c5
Assistant County Attorney
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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, 5339, 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
Sign ure of authorized repre entative
Attest: Apk oved as t nd legality:
CRYSTAL K.KII ,PL, CLERK
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By: , Derek D. Perry \�\
St put?Clerk Assistant County Attorney � CY-
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FTA Section 5333 (b) Assurance
Note: By signing the following assurance,the recipient of Section 5339 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 Circular C 9040.1G,
Chapter VI II);(2)agreeing to alternative comparable arrangements approved by the
Department of Labor(DOL);or(3)obtaining a waiver from the DOL.
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 5339 Program.
Decemb 0 024 Date
Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official
Chris Hall,Chairman _Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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
(See Appendix for Example)
1 2 3 4
Identify Recipients Site Project by Name, Identify Other Eligible Identify Unions(and
of Transportation Description,and Provider(e.g. Surface Transportation Providers)Representing
Assistance Under Recipient,other Agency,or Providers(Type of Employees of Providers
this Grant Contractor) Service) in Columns 1,2,and 3
Collier County Application FTA Section Collier Area Transit Transport workers
Board of County 5339 Funding of FY24/25 for urban transit Union Local 525
Commissioners for Collier Area Transit to service AFL-CIO 2595 North
purchase a 40' bus to Courtenay Pkwy.
provide service to residents Suite l04 Merritt
of the non-urbanized areas of Island, FL 32953
Collier County traveling
within the rural area and/or
the adjacent urban area and
returning to rural domicile.
Additionally the application
is to fund the construction of
four (4) bus stop
improvements.
Attest: Apr . :d as to fo■ and legality:
CRYSTAL K,KINZEL,CLERK
By: Der- D. Perry �o�A
JerkAssistant County Attorney
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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:
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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: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*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: 3 4112-57 4 6
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:
20.526
CFDA Title:
Bus and Bus Facilities Program
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
*Title:
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
5339 Areas Affected.pdf Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Capital Funding request for 5339 to purchase one 40' Fixed-Route bus, associated equipment and the
construction of four bus stop improvements to support service in the rural areas of Collier
County.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
GP0
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant 19&26 *b.Program/Project 19&26
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 924,481.32
*b.Applicant
*c.State 231,120.33
*d.Local
*e.Other
*f. Program Income
*g.TOTAL 1,155,601.65
*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)
® **IAGREE
**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
*Title: Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number: 239-252-8602 Fax Number:
*Email: Chris.Hall@colliercountyfl.gov
*Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: 12/10/2 0 2 4
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Attest: Appt v d as to fo and legality:
CRYSTA K Witsititt0LERK
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By: ��M '�t,t�tl'4tlILiO� Der D. Perry
ty'Clerk Assistant County Attorney ��