Agenda 03/24/2015 Item #16D3 3/24/2015 16.D.3.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize execution of the 2013/2014 Federal Highway Administration Flexible
Funds grant award for the purchase and installation of bus shelters in the amount of$294,000 and
appropriate a budget amendment.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain grant funds for the construction of bus shelters and amenities to support Collier
Area Transit system.
CONSIDERATION: On June 24, 2014, the Board approved Agenda Item 16D12 authorizing the
submittal of a grant application for the 2013/2014 Federal Highway Administration Flexible grant funds
in the amount of$294,000 for bus shelter design, purchase and installation of up to 24 shelters. The grant
requires a 20% match. Collier County received authorization from Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) on August 6, 2014 to use toll revenue credits in the amount of$73,500 as a soft match for the
grant.
On February 23, 2015, county staff received notification of award from the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA). Execution of the grant is processed through the FTA Transportation Electronic
Award Management System.
FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required in the amount of$294,000 to recognize the grant
revenue funds to Collier Area Transit (CAT) Grant Fund (424), Project 33372. Collier County has
received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation for the use of toll revenue credits in the
amount of$73,500 as soft match for the Capital Grant Funds.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority
vote for Board approval.—SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Transit capital and operations supports goals and objectives of
the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners (1) authorize execution of the grant
award for the 2013/2014 Federal Highway Administration Flexible Fund grant award in the amount of
$294,000 through the FTA Transportation Electronic Award Management System and (2) approves the
necessary budget amendments.
Prepared by: Trinity Scott,Public Transit Manager,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement
Attached: Grant Application
Toll Revenue Credit Approval Letter
Budget Amendment
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.3.
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize execution of the 2013/2014 Federal
Highway Administration Flexible Funds grant award for the purchase and installation of bus
shelters in the amount of$294,000 and appropriate a budget amendment.
Meeting Date: 3/24/2015
Prepared By
Name: ScottTrinity
Title:Manager-Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes
7/29/2014 3:37:12 PM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Public Transit, Alternative Transportation Modes
Name: ScottTrinity
7/29/2014 3:37:12 PM
Approved By
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Director-Operations Support,Public Services Department
Date: 2/23/2015 11:34:09 AM
Name: SotoCaroline
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, GMD Construction&Maintenance Admin
Date: 2/23/2015 4:24:49 PM
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Director-Public Transit&Nbrhd Enh, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 2/24/2015 5:23:04 PM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Department
Date: 3/6/2015 1:49:54 PM
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Name: OberrathKaren
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 3/6/2015 2:52:03 PM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 3/9/2015 11:35:21 AM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Department Head-Public Services, Public Services Department
Date: 3/10/2015 11:25:37 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 3/11/2015 4:58:49 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 3/12/2015 4:15:54 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 3/12/2015 5:47:00 PM
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DDT FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Application
Recipient ID: 1032
Recipient Name: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Project ID: FL-95-X085-00
Budget Number: 1 - Budget Approved
Project Information: CMS Shelter Flex 14
Part 1 : Recipient Information
Project Number: I FL-95-X085-00
Recipient ID: 1032
Recipient Name: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Address: 3301 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST , NAPLES, FL 34112 4961
Telephone: (239) 213-5812
Facsimile: (239)659-5787
Union Information
Recipient ID: 11032
Union Name: TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO
Address 1: 122 Dixie Lane
Address 2:
City: Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Contact Name: Kevin Smith
Telephone: (866) 795-4255
Facsimile:
E-mail: jptwu500 @aol.com
Website:
Recipient ID: 1032
Union Name: TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO
Address 1: 122 Dixie Lane
Address 2:
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City: Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Contact Name: Kevin Smith
Telephone: (866) 795-4255
Facsimile: (321) 784-8847
E-mail: Kevin.Smith @SCLS-LLC.com
Website:
Part 2: Project Information
Project Type: Grant Gross Project $294,000
Project Number: FL-95-X085-00 Cost:
Project Description: CMS Shelter Flex 14 Adjustment Amt: $0
Recipient Type: County Agency Total Eligible Cost: $294,000
Valencia Williams 404-865 Total FTA Amt: $294,000
FTA Project Mgr: 5634 Total State Amt: $0
Recipient Contact: Trinity Scott 239-252-5832 Total Local Amt: $0
New/Amendment: None Specified Other Federal $0
Amend Reason: I Initial Application Amt:
Special Cond Amt: $0
Fed Dom Asst. #: 20507
Sec. of Statute: 5307-3 Special Condition: None Specified
State Appl. ID: None Specified S.C. Tgt. Date: None Specified
Start/End Date: Oct. 01, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2016 S.C. Eff. Date: None Specified
Recvd. By State: Jan. 13, 2015 Est. Oblig Date: None Specified
EO 12372 Rev: Not Applicable Pre Award Yes
Authority?:
Review Date: None Specified Fed. Debt
No
Planning Grant?: NO Authority?:
Program Date Final Budget?: No
(STIP/UPWP/FTA Oct. 01, 2013
Prm Plan) :
Program Page: 277
Application Type: Electronic
Supp. Agreement?: No
Debt. Delinq. Details:
Urbanized Areas
UZA ID UZA Name
123610 BONITA SPRINGS, FL
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Congressional Districts
State ID District Code �District Official
12 12 Gus M Bilirakis
Project Details
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four shelters (including amenities such
as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at
10 years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to all, including people with
disabilities, to public transportation. Toll Revenue Credits from FDOT will be utilized in the ammount of
$73,500.00 as soft match for this grant.
Earmarks
No information found.
Security
No— We will not expend at least 1% of the 5307 funds in this grant application for security purposes.
3. Other,please describe below.
Part 3: Budget
Project Budget
Quantity' FTA Amount' Tot. Elig. Cost
SCOPE
119-00 TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS) 481 $294,000.00' $294,000.00
ACTIVITY
11.91.02 BUS SHELTERS 24 $60,000.00 $60,000.00
11.92.02 PURCHASE BUS SHELTERS 24 $234,000.00 $234,000.00
Estimated Total Eligible Cost:' $294,000.00
Federal Share:' $294,000.00
Local Share:' $0.00
OTHER (Scopes and Activities not included in Project Budget Totals)
None
SOURCES OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Accounting Previously Amendment
UZA ID Classification FPC FY SEC Approved Amount Total
123610 l 2014.45.95.SX.2 00 1 2015 195 I $0.00 $294,000.001 $294,000.00
Total Previously Approved:1 $0.00
Total Amendment Amount:I $294,000.00
Total from all Funding Sources:1 $294,000.00
Alternative Fuel Codes
11.19.00 TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS) Diesel Fuel
11.91.02 BUS SHELTERS Diesel Fuel
Extended Budget Descriptions
119-00 (TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS) 1 481 $294,000.001 $294,000.00,
11.91.02 I BUS SHELTERS 1 241 $60,000.001 $60,000.00
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four shelters (including amenities such
as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at
10 years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to all, including people
with disabilities, to public transportation.
11.92.02 I PURCHASE BUS SHELTERS I 241 $234,000.00 I $234,000.00
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four shelters (including amenities such
as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles) as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at
10 years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to sidewalks to all, including people
with disabilities, to public transportation.
Changes since the Prior Budget
No information found.
Part 4. Milestones
11.91.02 BUS SHELTERS 24 $60,000 $60,000
IMilestone Description I Est. Comp. Date
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1. RFP/IFB Issued Dec. 31, 2014
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
2. Contract Award Apr. 30, 2015
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
3. Contract Complete Dec. 31, 2016
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
1t92.02 PURCHASE BUS SHELTERS 24 $234,000 $234,000
Milestone Description Est. Comp. Date
1. IFB issued Jan. 01, 2015
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
2. Contract Award Apr. 01, 2015
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
3. Contract Complete Dec. 31, 2015
These flex funds will be utilized for the design & purchase of up to twenty four
shelters (including amenities such as bike racks, benches, trash receptacles)
as budget allows. The life expectancy of each shelter is calculated at 10
years. This project will enhance access to bus stops and connectivity to
sidewalks to all, including people with disabilities, to public transportation.
Part 5. Environmental Findings
119102 BUS SHELTERS 24 $60,000 $60,000
Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)
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C08 - Maintenance, Rehab, Reconstruction of Facilities
Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of facilities that occupy substantially the same geographic
footprint and do not result in a change in functional use, such as: improvements to bridges, tunnels, storage
yards, buildings, stations, and terminals; construction of platform extensions, passing track, and retaining
walls; and improvements to tracks and railbeds.
119202 PURCHASE BUS SHELTERS 24 $234,000 $234,000
Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)
C08 - Maintenance, Rehab, Reconstruction of Facilities
Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of facilities that occupy substantially the same geographic
footprint and do not result in a change in functional use, such as: improvements to bridges, tunnels, storage
yards, buildings, stations, and terminals; construction of platform extensions, passing track, and retaining
walls; and improvements to tracks and railbeds.
Part 6: Fleet Status
Fixed Route
Before Change After
I. Active Fleet
A. Peak Requirement 17 0 17
B. Spares 6 0 6
C. Total (A+B) 23 0 23
D. Spare Ratio (B/A) 35.29% 0.00% 35.29%
II. Inactive Fleet
A. Other 0 0 0
B. Pending Disposal 0 0 0
C. Total (A+B) 0 0 0
III. Total (I.0 and II.C) 23 0 23
Part 7. FTA Comments
General Review
Comment Title: FY 2015 C &As
Comment By: Valencia D Williams
Date Created: Nov. 12, 2014
Date Updated: Dec. 10, 2014
Ref Section: Unknown
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Comment: CLEARED
Have Official and Attorney pin the 2015 Certs and Assurances in TEAM (CR.As need to
Ibe pinned prior to grant submission.)
Comment Title: General Comments
Comment By: Valencia D Williams
Date Created: Aug. 15, 2014
Date Updated: Dec. 10, 2014
Ref Section: Unknown
Comment: CLEARED
1. Attach the STIP page.
Comment Title: Milestone
Comment By: Valencia D Williams
Date Created: Sep. 11, 2014
Date Updated: Dec. 19, 2014
Ref Section: Unknown
Comment: CLEARED
Add milstone dates for ali 11.92.02.
Comments to DOL
Comment Title: DOL CERIFICATION
Comment By: Valencia D Williams
Date Created: Nov. 14, 2014
Date Updated: Nov. 14, 2014
Ref Section: Unknown
Comment: This grant application is for bus shelters. Please review this application for labor
certification in accordance with DOL Section 5333(b) Certification. The grantee contact is
Trinity Scott and can be reached at TrinityScott @colliergov.net or(239) 252-5832.
Part 8: Results of Reviews
The reviewer did not find any errors
Part 9: Agreement
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-21, October 1, 2014)
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On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official's
electronic signature is entered for this Grant Agreement, FTA has Awarded Federal assistance in support of the
Project described below. Upon Execution of this Grant Agreement by the Grantee named below, the Grantee
affirms this FTA Award, and enters into this Grant Agreement with FTA. The following documents are
incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(21), October 1, 2014,
http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/21-Master.pdf,
(2) The Certifications and Assurances applicable to the Project that the Grantee has selected and provided to
FTA, and
(3)Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.
FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE IF THE GRANTEE DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THIS FTA AWARD SET FORTH HEREIN.
FTA AWARD
FTA hereby awards a Federal grant as follows:
Project No: FL-95-X085-00
Grantee: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Citation of Statute(s)Authorizing Project: 49 USC 5307 - Urbanized Area Formula (FHWA xfer FY 2007 fwd)
Estimated Total Eligible Cost (in U.S. Dollars): $294,000
Maximum Total FTA Amount Awarded (in U.S. Dollars): $294,000
Amount of This FTA Award (in U.S. Dollars): $294,000
Maximum Percentage(s) of FTA Participation:
Percentages of Federal participation are based on amounts included in the Approved Project Budget, modified as
set forth in the text following the Project Description.
U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Public Transportation Employee Protective Arrangements:
Original Project Certification Date: 2/3/2015
Project Description:
CMS Shelter Flex 14
The Project Description includes information describing the Project within the Project Application submitted to
FTA, and the Approved Project Budget, modified by any additional statements displayed in this Grant Agreement,
and, to the extent FTA concurs, statements in other documents including Attachments entered into TEAM-Web.
Awarded By:
Yvette Taylor
Regional Administrator
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
02/20/2015
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Florida Department of Transportation
RICK SCOTT 605 Suwannee Street ANANTH PRASAD,P.E.
GOVERNOR Tallahassee,FL 32399-0450 SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 6,2014
TO: P �ns, District 1Modal,Development Administrator
FROM: Juan J. Flores,S eight na d Logistics Administrator
COPY: Yvette Taylor(FTA),James Jobe, Ed Coven, Liz Stutts, files
SUBJECT: Authorization for the Use of State Toll Revenue Credits as FTA"Soft Match"
for Collier Area Transit's application, FM#427949-2; FTA FL-95-X085
This is in response to the memorandum dated June 26, 2014, requesting the Department's authority
to grant a request by Collier Area Transit to use state toll revenue credits in the amount of$73,500 as
soft match for Collier Area Transit's pending capital portion of their FTA application. In accordance
with Title 23 United States Code Section 120(j) and the State of Florida's adopted policy regarding the
use of toll revenue credits for public transit capital projects, we concur with your determination of
eligibility and hereby authorize Collier Area Transit to use $73,500 in State of Florida toll revenue
credits as soft match for these FTA projects.
Use of the toll revenue credits as soft match will effectively allow for FTA funding of capital projects
at a 100%federal share. When providing a copy of this authorization to Collier Area Transit please
ask them to reference the use of these credits in their project budget sheets of their FTA application,
and send a copy of this authorization letter to their FTA Project Manager. Also include the item
number reference where these projects are included in the STIP. FDOT will work with the Federal
Highway Administration to ensure that the use of the toll revenue credits is properly accounted and
recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact Liz Stutts, Grants Programs Administrator, at 850-414-4500.
JF/mw
ww'w.dot.state.fl.us
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