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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the advertisement of an Ordinance for future consideration
establishing a Public Transit Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To engage transit users, businesses and agencies in an Advisory Committee in order to
address Transit efficiencies and future funding alternatives to meet Community and service needs.
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 22, 2013, the Board directed the County Manager to establish an
Advisory Committee for the County's transit system to provide input to staff to assist in identifying ways
to improve the system and serve as advocates for its effectiveness.
On February 26,2013,the Board adopted Resolution 2013-50, creating an ad hoc Public Transit Advisory
Committee (PTAC) intended to sunset one year from the date of its first meeting. However, due to the
positive response and the contributions made by the committee, the Board has extended the sunset date
annually since the committee's establishment. Most recently, Resolution 2015-79 extended the sunset to
July 16,2016.
Since its establishment the ad hoc PTAC guided the transit system through the following improvements:
• Comprehensive Operational Analysis adopted and implementation—
o Renumbering of routes;
o Adjusting time points; and
o Implementing route to provide beach access.
• Modified Trolley Wrap Design for Bus—
o Resulting in improved quality product that is less expensive and last longer than the
original decals.
• Title VI program—
o Recommended approval of the Title VI plan/program which was later approved by the
Board and FTA.
• Bus Schedule Redesign—
o Included more detailed information to the public.
• Service Development Grant—
o Reviewed application submitted by staff for the implementation of a new route, which
will provide access to the Social Security office and a County regional park.
o Grant was approved and route has been successfully implemented.
• LINC Route—
o Helped advise staff with the continued coordination with LeeTran,FDOT and the Lee
MPO to ensure continued operations of the LINC route.
• Transit Development Plan Major—
o Served as a Task Force Committee for the Transit Development Plan(TDP)planning
process;
o Helped with the development of goals and objectives for the future of transit in Collier
County; and
o Provide feedback and advice to staff and vendors towards improving operations and
efficiencies.
Because of the committee's involvement the transit system has made significant improvements. Staff
believes that the committee can continue to provide this valued contribution to the system as a permanent
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advisory committee. Member participants will continue to provide insight on the issues and concerns
from their perspective and provide information relating to operations and funding for transit as it currently
exists and as projected in the future.
The attached Ordinance is proposed to establish a permanent Public Transit Advisory Committee to be
made up of transit users, representatives from large employers, health care providers, social services,
transportation and planning professionals, as well as one representative designated by the School District.
Membership on the committee is governed by Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended. However, an
exemption to the residency requirement has been provided in the proposed ordinance to allow
consideration of applicants who are representatives of large employers so long as the large employer is
located within Collier County. The Board saw value in having representation of a large employer on the
committee when it identified it as a desired membership on the PTAC. Staff has received applications to
serve on the committee from representatives of large employers located in Collier County but each time
the applicant resided outside of the County. Because of the regional nature of employment this will
continue to be a barrier to getting the insight from a large employer on this committee if this exemption is
not provided.
The proposed Ordinance also reduces the number of members to serve on the committee from nine to
seven representatives.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated fiscal impact for advertising is $750 and will be charged to Collier
Area Transit Fund 426. The establishment of a Public Transit Advisory Committee will require staff
administration including but not limited to scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, keeping minutes,
follow up items, etc. These functions are incorporated in an existing full time employee's responsibility.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality, and requires a
majority vote for Board approval.—ERP
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
executive summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners authorizes the advertisement of the
proposed Ordinance establishing a Public Transit Advisory Committee and directs the County Manager to
bring the Ordinance back for future consideration and approval.
Prepared By: Michelle Edwards Arnold,PTNE Division Director
Attachments: Proposed Public Transit Advisory Committee Ordinance
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.11.
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the advertisement of an Ordinance for
future consideration establishing a Public Transit Advisory Committee.
Meeting Date: 3/8/2016
Prepared By
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran&Nbrhd Enh,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
2/12/2016 5:09:10 PM
Submitted by
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran&Nbrhd Enh, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Name: ArnoldMichelle
2/12/2016 5:09:12 PM
Approved By
Name: SotoCaroline
Title: Management/Budget Analyst,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 2/17/2016 3:12:17 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director-Operations Support,Public Services Department
Date: 2/18/2016 9:22:31 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst, Public Services Department
Date: 2/22/2016 9:27:51 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Department
Date: 2/22/2016 9:28:34 AM
Name: PepinEmily
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Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO Litigation
Date: 2/22/2016 10:47:14 AM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department
Date: 2/22/2016 4:02:37 PM
Name: FirmEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 2/25/2016 8:58:30 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 2/29/2016 7:59:12 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 2/29/2016 8:51:01 AM
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ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING THE COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
CREATION AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR FUNCTIONS, POWERS
AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION,
TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FILLING
OF VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE,
FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS,
QUORUM AND RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Collier Area Transit (CAT) began operations in February, 2001, by
providing fixed-route service in Collier County, including a route operating on Marco Island, and
a Marco Express route with service to and from lmmokalee: and
WHEREAS, by 2006, use of the CAT service exceeded one million riders; and
WHEREAS, in 201 1, in response to community demand, CAT expanded its service area
within Collier County and also coordinated a connecting route with LeeTran in Lee County
(LeeTran-LinC); and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution 2013-50, creating an ad hoc Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
intended to sunset one year from the date of its first meeting: and
WHEREAS, due to positive response, the Board of County Commissioners subsequently
extended this Advisory Committee's sunset date to July. 2016: and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the importance of public
transportation to the community and desires to establish this as a permanent advisory committee
to ensure that these service are efficient and meet community needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Collier County Public Transit Advisory
Committee.
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The Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes the Collier County Public
Transit Advisory Committee (hereinafter the "Advisory Committee"). The purpose of the
Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in
matters related to transit policies. issues, programs, and plans to provide mass transit services to
the citizens of Collier County, Florida.
SECTION TWO: Functions, Powers and Duties of the Advisory Committee.
The functions, powers and duties of the Advisory Committee shall be:
. To review and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
regarding transit policy, issues. programs and plans that will support the purpose
as set forth herein.
2. To evaluate established policies, procedure, ordinances and development
regulations and make recommendations in support of efficient and effective
public transit for the future.
3. To serve as a forum for advancing countywide public transportation.
4. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a program plan as provided in
the Transit Development Plan.
5. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a work plan detailing the goals
and objectives of the Advisory Committee to be undertaken for the following
year.
SECTION THREE: Appointment and Composition, Terms of Office, Attendance and
Filling of Vacancies.
The Advisory Committee shall he composed of seven members whose membership shall
include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County and, if
possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related services, social
services, and transportation and planning professional. If possible, at least two representatives
shall be passengers of the system.
Members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the
Board of County Commissioners. Members shall be sought in accordance with and shall meet
the qualifications for membership and requirements outlines in Ordinance No. 01-55, as
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amended, or by its successor ordinance, except that an application from a principal or
representative of a large employer who resides outside of Collier County may be considered
where the large employer is located within Collier County boundaries. Appointment of members
to the Advisory Committee shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioner, which
resolution shall set forth the date of appointment. The initial terms of the committee shall be as
follows:
(1) Two members shall be appointed for a term of one year.
(2) Two members shall be appointed for a term of two years.
(3) Three members shall be appointed for a term of three years.
Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of three years.
Appointments to fill any vacancies on the committee shall be for the remainder of the unexpired
term of office.
SECTION FOUR: Removal from Office; Failure to Attend Meetings.
Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No.
01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION FIVE: Officers,Quorum, and Rules o'f Procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Advisory Committee shall elect a
chairman and vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one-year term
with eligibility for reelection. The presence of four (4) or more members shall constitute a
quorum of the Advisory Committee necessary to take action and transact business.
The Advisory Committee shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt by-laws
for the scope and transaction of business to be approved by the Board of County Commissioner.
The Advisory Committee shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations. Copies of all Advisory Committee minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits
shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
SECTION SIX: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-
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lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION SEVEN: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION EIGHT: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this day of , 2016.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
I3v: By:
Deputy Clerk DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form and legality:
`Tidy R. Pepin
Assistant Linty Attorney
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