Agenda 04/14/2015 Item #16D6 4/14/2015 16.D.6.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to execute revised Federal Transit Administration
Sections 5310, 5311, and 5339 FY 2015 applications for Federal Assistance and transmittal to the
Florida Department of Transportation.
OBJECTIVE: To request capital grant funds to purchase paratransit and support vehicles, improve bus
stops within the rural area of the county, and obtain operation grant funds to maintain Fixed Route
transportation services for the rural area of the county.
CONSIDERATION: On January 13, 2015, the Board approved the submittal of three grant applications
(Section 5310, 5311, & 5339 FY 2015/16)to the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) (Agenda
item 16D13). The applications were subsequently submitted to FDOT. In January 2015, FDOT requested
that the applications be revised to provide corrections or additional information. Most of the items can be
provided electronically to address the request. However, Form 424 requires an original signature by the
Board Chairman, and the item must be brought back to the Board for authorization. The items shown
below represent the changes made in response to the information requested by FDOT.
FTA Section 5310 Grant Revisions
• Updated Exhibit A-1 Fact Sheet by using correct version
• Standard Form 424 Updated Box#14 by adding areas affected by project and checked box#21.
This item requires the chairman's signature.
FTA Section 5311 Grant Revisions
• Standard Form 424–Provided areas affected by project.
• Exhibit I-The applicable pages from the TDSP have been provided
FTA Section 5339 Grant Revisions
• Form 424: Added "Bus and Bus Facilities Program" to box #12. Box #21 has been checked.
Provided areas affected by project.This item requires the chairman's signature.
• Form C-4 Capital Request: The form has been revised to provide more detail on what ADA
improvements entail.
• Exhibit B has been revised to address each of the applicable questions noted in the Sec 5339
Manual.
FISCAL IMPACT:No additional fiscal impact is associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:This item is approved as to form and legality,and requires majority vote
for Board approval.—SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT:This item has no growth management impact.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners authorizes the Chairman to sign the
revised Applications for Federal Assistance for the FTA Sections 5310, 5311 and 5339 FY 2015 grants
and authorizes submittal of the revised applications to FDOT.
Prepared by:Brandy Otero,Associate Project Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.6.
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to execute revised Federal
Transit Administration Sections 5310, 5311, and 5339 FY 2015 applications for Federal
Assistance and transmittal to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Meeting Date: 4/14/2015
Prepared By
Name: OteroBrandy
Title:Project Manager, Associate,Transportation Road Maintenance
3/19/2015 4:15:24 PM
Submitted by
Title:Project Manager, Associate,Transportation Road Maintenance
Name: OteroBrandy
3/19/2015 4:15:25 PM
Approved By
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran&Nbrhd Enh,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 3/24/2015 12:24:17 PM
Name: ScottTrinity
Title:Manager-Public Transit,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 3/25/2015 10:12:27 AM
Name: SotoCaroline
Title: Management/Budget Analyst,GMD Construction&Maintenance Admin
Date: 3/25/2015 11:02:23 AM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title:Division Director-Operations Support,Public Services Department
Date: 3/25/2015 2:44:43 PM
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Name: CarneliSteve n
Title: Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department
Date: 3/26/2015 7:22:37 AM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 3/26/2015 10:56:40 AM
Name: OberrathKaren
Title:Accountant, Senior,Grants Management Office
Date: 3/31/2015 10:58:59 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 3/31/2015 3:44:26 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 4/2/2015 4:58:48 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 4/3/2015 12:25:57 PM
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Section 5310
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OMB Number.4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2018
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
•1.Type of Submission: "2.Type of Application: •tf Revision.select applepriste lesson):
❑Preappllcation ®New
®Application 0 Continuation •Other(Specify):
❑Changed/Corrected ed/Corrected
ng Application ❑Revision
'3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier.
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111/24/2014 �- IN/A
5a.Federal Entity Identifier. 1 5b.Federal Award Identifier
1N/A
State Use Only:
8.Date Received by State: 1 7.State Application Identifier 11001
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
"a-Legal Name: !Collier County hoard of County Commissioners
•b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN(TIN): •c.Organizational DUNS:
189-60D0558 1 10769977900000
d.Address:
•Strew: 13299 Tamiami Trail East *103
Sireet2:
•City. Naples
County/Pariah:
•State: FL: Florida
Province: 1 1
•Country: USA: UNITED STATES
•Zip/Postal Code: )34112
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name.
1publicTransit6NEM Enhancement !Public Services
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix Mrs. •Fast Name: 1Yousi
tAddle Name: 1
L861 Name: Cardoso
Suffix: 1 .�
Title: operations Analyst
Organizational Affiliation:
!Employee
•Tete0011e Number: 1239-252-5886 Fax Number: 239-252-6754
•Email: lyousicardesoecolliergov.net
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
•4.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
`B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
IType of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
I I
Other(specify):
1
•10.Name of Federal Agency:
!Federal Transit Administration
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number.
20.513
CFDA Title:
Section 5310
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•12.Funding Opportunity Number:
I
*Title:
Enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities program.
13.Competition Identification Number.
!Not Applicable
Title
1
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14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,Stetas,etc.):
1 qtyoInmokaleE. Naples, Marco Llapd, I I A�� -1 l (e _1 C
w.wAtac9rnetl I D - g . le
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.16.Descriptive TUie of Applicants Project
Capital Assistance for replacement of paratransit vehicles that have outlived their useful life
and for fleet expansion.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instfuctions.
Add Attschnienti 1 1 Delete Attachments I I View Attachments 1
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
18.Congressional Districts Of:
•a.Applicant i 19&2 5 1 'b Program/Project f I
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. /
I j Adder 1 Delete Atteasslend I
17.Proposed Protect
'e.Start Date: 07/01/2015 •b.End Date: 06/30/2016
18.Estimated Funding(8):
•a.Federal 446,602.001 -,
'b.Applicant 55,825.00i
•cState 55,825.001
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d Local
5•e.Other
•f. Program Income
•g.TOTAL 558,252.00
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19.is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process'
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❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ,�
Ej b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. rµ^
® c.Program is not covered by E.D.12372. ur
4•20.is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt' (If"Yes,"provide explanation In attachment.) 0 $...
0Yes 1:E No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
II , Add Attadxnent I Deltas.Aeachneml 1 1
21. By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained In the list of certNications"and(2)that the statements E
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances**and agree to 1` 20
comply with any resulting terns N that accept an award.I am aware at any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or dolma may •W
subject a to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.N.B.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) bit Q
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Z •'I AGREE
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••The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list is contained in the announcement or agency V
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prx Hr. 'First Name: Tim (A]
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Middle Name: it
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•Last Name: Nance l-"
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Title: !Chairman U
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•TeiephOne Number: 1239-252-8604 Fax Number
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•Email: t imnanceoco 11 iergov.net
'Signature of Authorized Representative: R . •Date Signed: I 1 —
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EXHIBIT A-1
FACTSHEET
Name of Applicant: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
CURRENTLY IF GRANT IS AWARDED
(Estimates are acceptable.)
I.Number of total one-way trips served 84,465 84,465
by the agency PER YEAR(for all
purposes)*
2.Number of one-way trips provided to 60,312 60,312
seniors and individuals with disabilities
PER YEAR*
3.Number of individual Senior and 938 938
Disabled unduplicated riders(first ride
per rider per fiscal year)PER YEAR
4.Number of vehicles used to provide 15 15
service to seniors and individuals with
disabilities ACTUAL
5.Number of vehicles used to provide 11 11
service to seniors and individuals with
disabilities eligible for replacement
ACTUAL
6. Vehicle miles traveled to provide 811,906 811,906
service to seniors and individuals with
disabilities PER YEAR
7.Normal number of days that vehicles 7 7
are in operation to provide service to
seniors and individuals with disabilities
PER WEEK
8.Posted hours of normal operation to M—F:4 am—8 pm M—F:4 am—8 pm
provide service to seniors and individuals Saturday:4 am—8 pm Saturday:4 am—8 pm
with disabilities Sunday:4:30 am—7:25 pm Sunday:4:30 am—7:25 pm
PER WEEK Total(WEEK): 110.55 Total(WEEK): 110.55
*One way passenger trip is the unit of service provided each time a passenger enters the vehicle,is
transported,then exits the vehicle. Each different destination would constitute a passenger trip.
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Section 5311
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OMB Number.4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2018
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
•1 Type of Submission: •2 Type of Application: •If Revision,select appropriate IN6ar(s)
Preapptication ®New
®Application Continuation •Other(Specey):
ID Changed/Corrected Application Revision
•3.Date Received: 4 Applicant Identifier
I I
5a Federal Entity identifier: 6b.Federal Award Identifier.
State Use Only:
8 Date Received by State: J 7 State Application Identifier:
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
•a.Legal Name. Collier County Board of County Countiesionere
•ti Employerlfaxpayer Identification Number(EIWTIN): 'c.Organizational DUNS.
159-6000558 070997790000D
d.Address:
'Streetl: 13299 Bast Tamiami Trail, Suite 103
Street2:
' : 'Naples
Couny/Periatt: 'Collier
State: FL: Florida
Prcvi nce:
• USA: UNITED STATES
'Zip I Postai Code 134112
a.Organbxattonal Unit
Department Name Division Name:
Public Transit & Neigh. Behan Public Servicee
1.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix IMre. •First Name: 'Michelle
Middle Name: I
Last Name Arnold
Suffix:
Title Director
Organaabonai Affiliation:
'Telephone Number: 239-252-5841 Fax Number: 239-252-3929
Email: MicbelleArnoldecolliergev.net
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•!.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
&; County Government
Type of Applicant 2.Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Sated Applicant Type'.
I Other(spY)'
10.Name of Federal Agency:
IPederal Transit Administration
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number.
CFDA 20.509
CFDA Title
Section 5311
•12.Funding Opportunity Number:
(Section 5311 -
Title
Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program
13.Competition Identification Number.
'Not Applicable
Title
Not Applicable
14.Areas Affected by Project(Clues,Counties,States.etc.):
Add A lecattant _ Deists Attachment View Attachment
•16.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project
operating Assistance to offset coat of public transportation provided in the rural (non-urban)
areas of Collier County.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agony instructions
Add Attachments Delete Atbcxnents View Attachments
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16.Congressional Districts 0f:
'a Appicant 29625 •b.Props JProjeCt 19&25
Attach an additional list of Program?Project Congressional Districts II needed
Add Attedim ent Delete Attachment , View AttadmNrw
17.Proposed Project
'a Startoeux 10/01/2015 'b.End Date- 09/30/2016
18.Estimated Funding($):
'a Federal 419,050.001 W+
'b.Applicant 0.001
•C State 0.00
•d Local 419,050.00 O
•e Other 0.001 m
'I Program Income 0.001
g TOTAL 838,100.00
•19.1s Appication 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 Q m
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 El No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
Add Attachment l Delete Attec hrne t I Yew Altetltrtterd
21.`8y 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 1 p
comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award.I am aware that any tales,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may Itt V
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penaides.(U.S.Code,Title 21S,Section 1001)
"IAGREE
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The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list,is contained in the announcement or agency rn Q
specific instructions
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Authorized Representative:
•
Prefix: Mr. •First Name: Tim —
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Middle Name:
'Last Name Nance
Suttc
'TAW Board of County Commissioner Chair
'TetephoneNumber 239-252-8604 1 FaxNunmer
•Email: JTinNancescolliergov.net
Signature of Authorized Representative:
•Date Signed:
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E. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Transportation Disadvantaged Improvement Program
Collier County CTC Implementation Plan is to continue with its program of providing service with
modern, clean, and efficient vehicles and equipment by utilizing ongoing upgrades and replacements
within available funding capacity. Specific capital projects and activities are listed in the
implementation schedule.
Increasing system efficiency is also a primary component of this Implementation Plan. If a paratransit
trip has an origin and destination within the fixed-route, it will be necessary for the passenger to use
the fixed-route, unless that patron is unable to utilize the system. This supports and emphasizes the
use of fixed-route bus passes and tickets. Shifting trips to the fixed-route system will help increase
capacity on the paratransit system, and reduce trip costs within the coordinated system, resulting in a
more"efficient" system.
Table 25 provides an overview of an implementation schedule to meet the above-stated goals. Most
tasks and actions should occur on an ongoing basis and are indicated as such.
Table 25
Ongoing System Improvements
Implementation
Date Ongoing System Improvements/Review
• Improve frequency of service and expand service hours.
• Maximize the accountability of transportation service providers.
• Strictly enforce monetary penalties for failure to provide adequate service.
• Monitor and replace equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Inspect all Collier County paratransit vehicles on a daily basis.
Ongoing • Explore any and all sources of funding to meet future service needs.
• Develop contacts with agencies that provide or coordinate transportation
services to transportation disadvantaged eligible residents to determine
options for future cost sharing of trips.
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Table 25
Ongoing System Improvements (Continued)
Implementation
Date
Ongoing System Improvements/Review
• Increase fixed-route utilization by paratransit riders.
• Continue to review paratransit and fixed route ridership trends and origin/destination
data to determine if fixed routes should be reviewed for service expansions or
realignment to allow greater use by current paratransit patrons.
• Continue to monitor private provider utilization rates and adjust as needed to provide
timely,effective service.
• Increase the number of passenger trips per vehicle hour.
• Maintain the cost per passenger trip.
• Maintain the cost per vehicle hour.
• Maintain grant application process for 5310 funds—specifically for replacement
vehicles.
• Continue to coordinate with Lee County Transit and other providers regarding LinC,
the intercounty fixed route service. Pursue additional routes.
Ongoing • Continue providing information to patrons regarding cancellationlno-show and co-pay
policies.
• Monitor CAT's effectiveness in enforcing the above policies and strengthen
enforcement where needed.
• Pursue alternative funding sources to provide additional transportation services
and/or capital equipment.
• Ensure that transportation services are provided in accordance with the CTD and
FDOT safety standards and recommendations.
• Ensure that all system drivers are adequately trained in system safety and security
preparedness and response.
• Continually review and participate in current and available training, mandatory annual
training curriculum and safety/security best practices.
• Conduct annual safety reviews of all contracted operators.
• Ensure the drug and alcohol testing requirements are being implemented system
wide.
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Table 26 provides an overview of the Capital Implementation Schedule to meet the above-stated
goals. The tasks and actions listed in this table have anticipated dates for the improvements to occur.
Table 26
TD Capital Improvements Schedule
Improvement
Date
Capital/Service Improvements
• Maintain existing service
FY 2013/2014 • Bus Shelters/Benches
• Replace paratransit vehicles
• Maintain existing service
FY 2014/2015 • Bus Shelters/Benches
• Replace paratransit vehicles
• Maintain existing service
• Establish new service
• Extend service hours-night service for job access on both fixed route and paratransit
FY 2015/2016 systems
• Improve frequency of service—including weekend and personal trips that fall out of the
established prioritization schedule
• Add Bus Shelters/Benches
• Replace paratransit and support vehicles and purchase new vehicles
• Maintain existing service
• Extend service hours-night service for job access on both fixed route and paratransit
systems
FY 2016/2017 • Improve frequency of service—including weekend and personal trips that fall out of the
established prioritization schedule
• Add Bus Shelters/Benches
• Replace paratransit and support vehicles and purchase new vehicles
• Maintain existing service
• Extended service hours-night service for job access on both fixed route and
paratransit systems
FY 2017/2018 • Improve frequency of service—including weekend and personal trips that fall out of the
established prioritization schedule
• Add Bus Shelters/Benches
• Replace paratransit and support vehicles and purchase new vehicles
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Funding Sources
Sources of funding available for fixed route services and improvements in Collier County are identified
in the Long Range Transportation Plan and Transit Development Plan. Sources of funding available
for paratransit services in Collier County include FTA Section 5310 and 5311 program funds and
Transportation Disadvantaged Trip/Equipment grants. These funding categories are discussed briefly
below.
FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
This program (49 U.S.C. 5310) provides formula funding to states for the purpose of assisting private
nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities when
the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meeting these
needs. Funds are apportioned based on each state's share of these groups of people. Under MAP-21,
activities eligible for funding from the former FTA Section 5317 New Freedom program are now
eligible under 5310. Activities eligible for program funding include services that are developed beyond
that required by the American's with Disabilities Act to assist persons with disabilities. Eligible projects
also include those that will improve access to fixed route service and decrease reliance by individuals
with disabilities on complementary paratransit as well as those projects that provide an alternative to
public transportation that assists seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Legislation in MAP-21 apportions these funds to designated recipients based on a formula. In Florida,
the Section 5310 Program is administered by the FDOT on behalf of FTA. It is noted that the projects
selected must be included in a locally developed, coordinated public transit human services
transportation plan. Currently, Collier County has a population over 200,000.
FTA Section 5311 Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program
This program (49 U.S.C. 5311) provides formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public
transportation in areas of less than 50,000 in population. Program funds are apportioned to each state
based on a formula that uses land area, population, and transit service. Program funds may be used
for capital, operating, state administration, and project administration expenses. Under MAP-21,
activities eligible for the former FTA Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) are now
eligible for funding under the 5311 program.
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In Florida, the Section 5311 Program is administered by the FDOT. Program funds are distributed to
each FDOT district office based on its percentage of the state's rural population. Each district office
allocates program funds to designated eligible recipients through an annual grant application process.
Section 5311 funds in Collier County are used to provide fixed route circulator service to Immokalee
and JARC activities.
Transportation Disadvantaged Non-Sponsored Trip and Equipment Grant Program
The Transportation Disadvantaged Non-Sponsored Trip and Equipment Grant Program is available to
local community transportation coordinators to provide transportation to those individuals who are not
sponsored by any other sponsoring program. Grant funds may be used to either provide trips or to
purchase equipment needed in order to serve the transportation disadvantaged in a community. This
is a formula based funding program. The majority of the trip/equipment grant funds statewide are
used for the actual provision of service. This funding source provides the greatest share for
supporting TD service.
Transit Service Development Program(FDOT)
The Public Transit Service Development Program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to provide
initial funding for special projects. The Public Transit Service Development Program is authorized in
Chapter 341, Florida Statutes and specific program guidelines are provided in FDOT Procedure Topic
Number 725-030-005. The program is selectively applied to determine whether a new or innovative
technique or measure can be used to improve or expand public transit services, including marketing.
Service Development Projects specifically include projects involving the use of new technologies;
services, routes, or vehicle frequencies; the purchase of special transportation services; and other
such techniques for increasing service to the riding public. Service Development Projects are subject
to specified times of duration, but no more than three years. If determined to be successful, Service
Development Projects must be continued by the public transit provider without additional Public
Transit Service Development Program funds.
Each FDOT district office must develop a program of eligible Service Development projects and
submit the program to the FDOT Central Office by the first working day of July each year.
Implementation of successful projects can begin on or after July 1 of the following fiscal year. Projects
submitted for funding must be justified in the recipient's Transit Development Plan (TDP) (or
transportation disadvantaged service plan, if applicable).
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Section 5339
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0M8 Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance 8F-424
•1 Type of Stbmissibn: •2 Type(*Application: 'If Reviles,aalett eppioprine INmr(a):
Preapplicafion ®New
®Application fl Contnuation •Omar(Spatayt
�]Crewed/Corrected Application p Revision
▪3 Date Received: 4 Applicant Identifier
11/24/2014 J I
5e Federal Entity Identifier. 5b Federal Aimed(dandier.
11
Stall Use Only:
6 Dabs Received by State: !7 State Appficabon IdentNler.
e.APPUCANT INFORMA71ON:
'a Legal Name: 'Collier County Hoard of County Cocnissionere
b Employerlraxpayer Iderdificaton Numbsr(EIWi1N) 'c Otpaniz%onal DUNS:
59-6000556 0769977900000
d.Address:
•Stree1 3299 Tamiami Trail 8, Suite 103
8t'eet2:
Ctty: Naples
CountylPansh: ICo l l ier J
State: FL: Florida
Province: 1 _
•Country:
USA. UNITED STATES
'Zlp/Postal Code: 134112 1
l t{
e.Organizational Unit
Department Name: DivAlcn Name:
Public Transit & NBHD Enhancers Public Services
f.Name and contact Information of person to bt contacted on rretteys involving this application:
Prefoc Mrs f •First Name: 'Michelle
Middle Name: Edwards
•Last Name: Arnold
Sulfa
Tile: director
Orgarazat onal Af lisliort:
•Telephone Number. 1239-252-5841 Faz Number: J239_252_6628 1
'Email: ImichellearnoldecolIiergov.net
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•I.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Appticant Type:
Type of Appicant 3:Select Appli®nt Type:
•Other(specify):
•10.Name of Federal Agency:
'Federal Transit Administration
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
20.526
CFDA risk:
Section 5339
•12.Funding Opportunity Number.
Section 5339
•Title
Bus & Bus Facilities Program
13.Competition Identification Number.
Not applicable
Title: J
Not applicable
14.Ames Affected by Project(Cities.Counties,States,etc.):
Add Parchment , Delete Attachment J I View Atinchmegit I
•16.Descriptive Tkie of Applicants Project:
Improve existing bus stops in the rural area to bring then into ADA compliance.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency inWuctlons.
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111,Congressional Districts Of:
'a.Applicant 19,25 •b PrograINPrOjeCt 25
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Add AWdarmtf Delete Attachment View Attedvnent
17.Proposed Project
•a Start Data: 07/01/2015 •b End Date: 07/01/2016
te
18.Estimated Funding($):
Ce
a Federal 1
i _ 210,400.00 ♦♦J♦
•b Applicant 11f 0.00 r
•c State 52,600.00
'd Local 0.00 0
'a Other 0.00 Cr
•f Program Income( 0.0A W
•Q TOTAL. 263,000.00 F
•19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? d. ' 4
•
[]a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on 1.
Ej b.Program is subject to EA.12372 but has not been selected by the Slate for review.
® G Program is not covered by E,O.12372. /•—•\.
•20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? Of"Yee,"provide explanation w atiaehntent)
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EXHIBIT B
Proposed Project Description (not to exceed three (3) pages)
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is requesting FTA Section 5339 funds to
improve 16 existing bus stops within the rural area of Collier County by bringing them into
compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act(ADA). In addition, 5 of the 16 bus stops
will have shelters constructed for the passengers benefit.
Section 5339 funding for these bus stops is essential to improve accessibility to CAT riders.
Currently, 15 of the 16 bus stops shown in the attached list are within the Immokalee area and
one is in the rural Golden Gate Estates. Immokalee is one of the three "Rural Areas of
Opportunity" (RAO) Florida has designated. This means that the area has been adversely
affected by extraordinary economic events or natural disasters. According to the 2012 American
Community Survey, approximately 48% of all families live below the poverty level in
Immokalee and 17% of all residents use mass transit. The residents of Immokalee depend upon
CAT to access employment and meet other needs such as medical and nutritional. Access to the
transit system is vital to their well being.
1. Is the project to continue the existing level of services, to expand present service, or to
provide new service? How will a grant award be used? How more hours of service will
be provided? Will it expand service to a larger geographic area? Specify the shorter
headways? How many more trips will be provided? Please explain in detail.
The proposed project will be an improvement to the existing service level by providing safe
access to the route within the system. The improvements to the bus stops will be made
within the existing service hours and service area and will have no affects on the system
headways. Collier County is requesting FTA Section 5339 funds to improve existing bus
stops by bringing them into ADA compliance and adding bus shelters to 5 of the 16 stops.
Each stop has been inventoried and stop specific improvements have been identified. These
improvements may include but are not limited to the following: adding a stable, slip resistant
5' X 8' landing pad, correcting the slope on existing pads or adjacent sidewalks, adding type
E curb and gutter, adding a bus stop sign or correcting the placement of an existing sign. In
order to achieve ADA compliance, sidewalk and drainage improvements may have to be
added to the project. Shelter construction will include the addition of a landing pad and
shelter pad, the addition of a bike rack, bench, trash receptacle, and installation of the shelter.
2. If a grant award will be used to maintain services as described in Exhibit A, specifically
explain how it will be used in the context of total service.
CAT currently has 548 bus stops, including 98 in the rural area. Funding has been allocated
to improve 45 of the rural bus stops. This request represents improvement to 30% of the
remaining rural bus stops. We believe by improving accessibility to the bus stops and
providing shelters, the ease and comfort of the existing passengers will be enhanced and
more passengers may use the service.
3. Give a detailed explanation of the need for the vehicle and provide evidence of the need.
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This request does not include the purchase of vehicles therefore this question is not
applicable.
4. Will a grant award be used to replace existing equipment or purchase additional
vehicles/equipment?Provide details.
The grant award will be used to upgrade 16 existing bus stops and add shelters at 5 of the
locations.
5. Identify vehicles/equipment being replaced and list them on the "Current Vehicle and
Transportation Equipment Inventory" form,provided elsewhere in this manual.
The proposed project does not include the purchase of vehicles. The list of equipment for
each bus stop is shown below. The existing equipment will be kept onsite unless it is
necessary to replace due to code or wear and tear.
ID Location Current Inventory
283 Immokalee Rd/Oil Well Rd Sign, pole,2 schedule holders
323 E Main Street&Williams Lane Sign, pole
324 E Main Street&County Road 846 Sign, pole
326 N. 1st Street//Pine Street Sign
334 Carson Road& Eden Ave. Sign, pole, shelter, schedule holder, bench, waste
container, bike rack
336 Lake Trafford Road&Christian Terrace Sign, pole --
350 N 15th Street&5th Ave. Sign, post, shelter, schedule holder, bench, waste
container. bike rack
362 S. 1st Street/Carver St. Sign, pale
376 N 15th Street&Palm Ave. Sign, pole,shelter, schedule holder, bench, waste
container, bike rack
378 Lake Trafford/N. 19th St. Sign
381 _ Lincoln Boulevard&Crestview Drive Sign
382 Lincoln Boulevard& Hamilton Street Sign, pole
38a Lake Trafford Road& Little League
Court Sign, pole
390 Carson Road&Eden Ave. Sign
399 E Main Street&New Harvest Road Sign, pole
406 Hope Cir/Willie May Harper Dr. Sign, pole, bench
6. Describe agency's maintenance program and include a section on how vehicles will be
maintained without interruptions in service(who, what, where, and when).
The proposed project does not include the purchase of vehicles so this question is not
applicable.
7. If vehicles/equipment are proposed to be used by a lessee or private operator under
contract to the applicant, identify the proposed lessee/operator.
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a. Include an equitable plan for distribution of vehicles/equipment to lessees and/or private
operators.
Not applicable to Collier County.
8. Each applicant shall indicate whether they are a government authority or a private non-
profit agency, provide a brief description of the project which includes the counties served,
whether the applicant shall service minority populations and whether the applicant is
minority-owned.
Collier County's public transit is governed by the Board of County Commissioners, a local
government agency. Collier Area Transit serves all residents and visitors of Collier County.
Approximately 36 of Collier County's population is minority. Within the Immokalee area
that will be positively impacted by this proposed project, the minority population is
approximately 95%.
9. Provide details as to the methodology used for determining requested operating costs and a
breakdown of categories. Fully explain Your Transportation Program
a. Service hours,planned service,routes and trip types
No funding for operating costs has been requested. CAT operates 16 fixed routes and one
express route throughout Collier County. The existing fixed route service begins at 3:45 am
and ends at 8:50 pm.
b. Staffing—include plan for training on vehicle equipment such as wheelchair lifts,etc.
All new drivers are required to complete a training program prior to operating a vehicle. The
training program consists of 40 hours of class time, 80 hours of observation, and 80 hours of
monitored driving. In addition, all drivers must attend monthly safety trainings which
include training on vehicle equipment.
c. Records maintenance—who, what methods, use of databases,spreadsheets etc.
All sensitive records are kept by the private contractor in a secured location at the Collier
Area Transit Administration building. These records are subject to inspection by Collier
County at any time per contract. All other paper records are kept for seven years in an
archive room which has limited access as determined by Collier County. Electronic records
are kept on the Collier County server and backed up on a nightly basis.
d. Vehicle maintenance—who,what,when and where
All vehicles utilized for the County public transportation system are maintained in safe and
operational condition by the County's Fleet Management Department. The Fleet
Management Department provides for regular preventative maintenance of all vehicles at the
CAT Operations Center located at 8300 Radio Road.
e. CDL requirements
CAT requires all fixed route drivers to possess and maintain a CDL Class B license with
passenger endorsement.
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f. System safety plan
Collier Area Transit has a System Safety Plan in place that is available upon request.
g. Drug free work place
Collier Area Transit has a Substance Abuse Policy in place that includes the Requirements of
the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
10. Have you met with the CTC and, if so, how are you providing a service that they cannot?
Provide detailed information supporting this requirement.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners functions as the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC) and provides public transportation services as Collier
Area Transit(CAT). No additional coordination is necessary.
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Project Locations
Stop
ID Location ADA Deficiency Improvement
Install new Shelter-Move the pole with
Boarding and alighting area the bus schedule flush with the sidewalk.
283 Immokalee Rd/Oil Well Rd not compliant,Schedule not Resurface the sidewalk to have a cross
accessible. slope<=2%. Resurface the curb ramp to
have a slope<=8.3%.Add detectable
warning to the curb ramp.See note 2.
E Main Street&Williams Boarding and alighting area ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
323 not compliant, No raised with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area.See
Lane
curb. note 1 and 5.
ADA Compliance-Mount a bus stop sign at
the stop. Pave a level 2'x5'slab between
the curb and sidewalk and l'x5'slab behind
E Main Street&County Boarding and alighting area the sidewalk to create a 5'x8' B&A area.
324 Road 846 not compliant;Sign not Resurface the sidewalk at the B&A area to
compliant; have a slope<=2%. Replace the detectable
warning at the nearby curb ramp.Pave a
crosswalk at the nearby intersection.
Resurface the tripping hazards.See note 6. _
Install new Shelter-Move the stop 25'
Boarding and alighting area south. Pave a level 5'x8'slab between the
326 N. 1st Street//Pine Street not compliant,No raised curb and sidewalk to create a 5'x8'B&A
curb. area.Add a 4' path to connect the B&A to
the existing sidewalk.Add detectable
warnings to the nearby curb ramps.
ADA Compliance-Remove the detectable
Boarding and alighting area warning from the B&A area and repave a
not compliant, No raised level 5'x8'slab with a raised 6"curb,
334 Carson Road& Eden Ave. making sure the cross slope of<=2%.
curb, Detectable Warning at
B&A Resurface the tripping hazard. Make sure
the drainage grate has gaps that are
<=1/2".See note 1 and 3.
Boarding and alighting area ADA Compliance-Remove the"removable
336 Lake Trafford Road& curb". Pave a level 5'x8'slab with a raised
Christian Terrace not compliant,No raised
curb. 6" curb for the B&A area.See notes 1,5,
and 6.
ADA Compliance-Repave the B&A area to
include a 6" raised curb with a level 5'x8'
Boarding and alighting area landing area. Make sure the 5'x8' B&A area
350 N 15th Street&5th Ave. not compliant, No raised is level and that the transition to the
curb,Detectable Warning at sidewalk is<=8.3%. Remove the detectable
B&A. warning from the B&A area.Add detectable
warnings at the nearby intersection.See
notes 1 and 3.
Install New Shelter-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
362 S. 1st Street/Carver St. No raised curb. with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area.See
note 1.
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Stop Location ADA Deficiency Improvement
ID
ADA Compliance-Remove the detectable
Boarding and alighting area warning at the B&A area. Repave the B&A
376 N 15th Street&Palm Ave. not compliant, No raised area so it had a 6" raised curb and so that
curb, Detectable Warning at the new 5'x8'B&A area has a cross slope
B&A. <=2%.Add a detectable warning to the
curb ramp.See notes 1 and 3.
Install New Shelter-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
Boarding and alighting area with a 6" raised curb for the B&A area.
Connect the B&A area to the existing
378 Lake Trafford/N. 19th St. not compliant, No raised sidewalk with about 2' of pavement.Add
curb. detectable warnings to the nearby curb
ramp.See note 1.
ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area.
Lincoln Boulevard& Boarding and alighting area Make sure the cross slope at the B&A area
381 is<=2%. Add a 6' path to connect the B&A
Crestview Drive not compliant. to the existing sidewalk. Replace the
detectable warnings at the nearby curb
ramps.
ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x4'slab
between the curb and sidewalk to create a
5'x8' B&A area.Add a 9'path to connect
382 Lincoln Boulevard& Boarding and alighting area the B&A to the existing sidewalk. Resurface
Hamilton Street not compliant. the curb ramp to have a slope<=8.3%Add
detectable warnings to the nearby curb
ramps.Stripe a crosswalk at the nearby
intersection.
ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
Boarding and alighting area with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area.
Lake Trafford Road&Little Make sure the cross slope is<=2%.Add a
384 League Court not compliant, No raised
g curb. 14' path to connect the B&A to the existing
sidewalk.Replace the detectable warning
at the nearby crosswalks. See note 1.
ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area and
Boarding and alighting area connect to the existing sidewalk with 2'of
390 Carson Road&Eden Ave. not compliant, No raised pavement. Make sure the drainage grate
curb. has gaps that are<=1/2".Add detectable
warnings at the nearby curb ramps. See
_ note 1.
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E Main Street&New Boarding and alighting area ADA Compliance-Pave a level 5'x8'slab
399 Harvest Road not compliant, No raised with a raised 6"curb for the B&A area.See
curb. note 1,5,and 6.
Install New Shelter-Move the stop^'10'
Hope Cir/Willie May Harper Boarding and alighting area west, adjacent to the driveway. Pave a level
406 Dr not compliant, Bench not 5'x8'slab with a raised 6"curb for the B&A
accessible, No raised curb. area.Pave–11'to connect the B&A area to
the existing sidewalk. Remount the bench
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so that it is flush with the edge of the
sidewalk and so that the seat is level.Add
detectable warning strips to the nearby
curb ramps.
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Form C-4 _
CAPITAL REQUEST
VEHICLE REQUEST
R or E Number Estimated
(a) requested Description (b) (c) Cost
EQUIPMENT REQUEST(c)
Improving Boarding and Alighting area
..1;:;!,,- 11 including slabs, raised curds and detectable $88,000
warning for ADA improvements to rural
. bus stops - $8,000 each
5 Passenger shelter at rural bus stops- $175,000 �-
$35,000 each
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(a) Replacement(R)or Expansion (E).
(b)Provide a brief description including the length and type vehicle,type of fuel,lift or ramp,
number of seats and wheelchair positions. Do not show the Make. For example,22'gasoline bus
with lift, 12 amb.seats,2 w/c positions.
(c) Show mobile radios and identify the type of radio(i.e two way radio or stereo radio),computer
hardware/software,etc. under"Equipment Request."
VEHICLE SUBTOTAL S +EQUIPMENT SUBTOTALS 263,000 =S 263.000 (x).
(x)X 80%=$210,400 [Show this amount on Form 424 in block 15(a)J
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