Agenda 04/28/2015 Item #16D 3 4/28/2015 16.D.3.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to consider the Ad Hoc Public Transit Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to
continue meeting for an additional twelve months,to extend all current member terms through that
period and to approve a Resolution adopting the extension.
OBJECTIVE: To present the Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee's recommendation'to
extend the Committee and the terms of its existing members for an additional twelve (12) month
period, through and including July 16, 2016.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier Area Transit (CAT) began operating service in February 2001.
The transit system operates under the supervision of Public Transit & Neighborhood
Enhancement. However, a transit vendor, Keolis Transit America, is under contract with the
County to conduct the day-to-day operation services for both the fixed route and paratransit
systems. In the beginning, CAT provided fixed-route on six routes, as well as a route operating
on Marco Island, and a Marco Express route with service to and from Immokalee. By 2006 the
system had exceeded 1 million riders and has maintained that trend despite the declining
economy. On January 2, 2011, in response to community demand, CAT expanded the service
area and began operating ten routes within Collier County. Currently, CAT is operating a total of
18 routes with service hours extending until 8:30 p.m.
At the January 22, 2013, Board meeting, staff was directed to bring back a resolution for the
creation of the Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee (PTAC) to engage transit users,
businesses and agencies in an Advisory Committee to address transit efficiencies and future
funding alternatives to meet community and service needs. The Board adopted Resolution
Number 2013-560 on February 26, 2013, creating the Ad Hoc committee. The PTAC held its
first meeting on July 16, 2013.
On May 13, 2014, under agenda item 16D27, the Board adopted Resolution 2014-91, which
extended the sunset date and the terms of the existing members of the Ad Hoc Committee for an
additional twelve (12) months.
In its second year the PTAC has provided feedback on route modifications, including the
addition of a new route, a recommendation to reallocate revenue hours that is providing later
service on three of our routes, a marketing plan and it has been an integral part of updating the
Transit Development Plan and routinely provides feedback utilized in the update of the Long
Range Transportation Plan. The PTAC recognizes that there are additional items over the next
year where its input would be beneficial. Such items include: long term funding strategies; a
marketing plan; the 2015 Transit Development Plan and the 2040 Long Range Transportation
Plan.
At its March 17, 2015 meeting, the PTAC unanimously endorsed a recommendation to request
that the ad-hoc committee be extended an additional twelve (12)months.
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FISCAL IMPACT: The continuation of the Public Transit Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee will
require staff administration including but limited to scheduling meetings, preparing agendas,
keeping minutes, follow up items, etc. Staff utilizes a County contract for the minute taker and
agenda copying, if necessary. Staff anticipates the total annual fiscal impact for the minute taker,
agenda copying and mailing to be $3,420 (Minutes - $185 per month, copying and mailing
charges - $100 per month). These functions will be funded within Fund 426.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires
majority vote for Board approval.—SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This executive summary is consistent with Objective
10 and 12 of the Transportation Element of the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners extends the Public Transit
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee's sunset date and the terns of its existing members for an
additional twelve months, through and including July 16, 2016, and approve a resolution
adopting the extension.
Prepared by: Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager
Attachment: Proposed Resolution
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.3.
Item Summary: Recommendation to consider the Ad Hoc Public Transit Ad Hoc
Committee's recommendation to continue meeting for an additional twelve months,to extend
all current member terms through that period and to approve a Resolution adopting the
extension
Meeting Date: 4/28/2015
Prepared By
Name: ScottTrinity
Title: Manager-Public Transit,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
3/27/2015 7:39:12 PM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Public Transit, Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Name: Scott Trinity
3/27/2015 7:39:13 PM
Approved By
Name: ArnoldMichelle
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran &Nbrhd Enh,Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancemt
Date: 4/1/2015 6:03:05 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director-Operations Support, Public Services Department
Date: 4/8/2015 10:49:20 AM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 4/8/2015 1:08:09 PM
Name: Carnell Steve
Title: Department Head-Public Services, Public Services Department
Date: 4/9/2015 1:08:59 PM
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Name: TeachScott
Title:Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 4/9/2015 4:15:10 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 4/14/2015 1:31:21 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Transportation Engineering&Construction Management
Date: 4/15/2015 10:26:49 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 4/15/2015 3:14:58 PM
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RESOLUTION No.2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE AND
TERMS OF THE EXISTING MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC TRANSIT AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE MONTHS.
WHEREAS, Collier Area Transit ("CAT") began operating 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 Immokalee, and has
expanded services considerably since that time; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 2001-55, as amended, provides that the Board
may, by resolution, appoint an ad hoc or task force committee for a specific project,if the
duration of the committee does not exceed three years; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2013-
50, recognizing the importance of public transportation to the community, and created
and established an Ad Hoc Public Transit Advisory Committee to aid in ensuring that
transit services are efficient and meet community needs; and
WHEREAS, Section Six of Resolution No. 2013-560 states that "The duration of
the Advisory Committee is 12 months from the date of the Committee's first public
meeting[;]"and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2014-91
extending the initial term of the committee for an additional twelve(12)months; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to once again extend the existence of this
Committee and the terms of its current members for an additional twelve (12) months
commencing from the two year anniversary of its initial meeting date of July 16, 2014
through and including July 16,2016.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Collier County
Public Transit Ad Hoc Committee and the terms of its current members shall be extended
for an additional twelve (12) months from the date of its current sunset date, and shall
automatically sunset without further action on July 16, 2016.
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This Resolution adopted this day of ,2015 after motion, second
and majority vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY
DWIGHT E. BROCK,CLERK COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Tim Nance, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
By:
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 91
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE AND
THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS.
WHEREAS, Collier Area Transit ("CAT-) began operating 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 Immokalee and has expanded services
considerably since that time: and
WHEREAS. Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, provides that the Board may, by
resolution, appoint an ad hoc or task force committee for a specific project. if the duration of the
committee does not exceed three years; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2013-50,
recognizing the importance of public transportation to the community, and created and
established an Ad Hoc Public Transit Advisory Committee to aid in ensuring that transit services
are efficient and meet community needs: and
WHEREAS. Section Six of Resolution No. 2013-50 states that "The duration of the
Advisory Committee is 12 months from the date of the Committee's first public meeting(;J" and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to extend the existence of this Committee and the terms
of its current members for an additional 12 months commencing from the one year anniversary
of its initial meeting date of July 16, 2013. through and including July 16. 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Collier County Public
Transit Ad Hoc Committee and the terms of its current members shall be extended for an
additional 12 months from the date of its current sunset date. and unless further extended by
Resolution of the Board. shall automatically sunset without further action on July 16. 2015.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion. second and majority vote favoring
same. this L: day of 2014.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK. CLERK COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
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Attest as to Ckli*Valfx,Clerk TOM HENN1 C. CHA N AN
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Approved as to form and legality:
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Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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