Resolution 2012-249RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 2 4 9
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AND
FILE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL TRANSIT
AGENCY SECTION 5310 GRANT, TO REVISE AND EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION, AND TO ACCEPT, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, ANY
SUCH GRANT AWARDED.
WHEREAS, 49 U.S.C.§ 5310 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants
and loans to local government authorities such as Collier County to help provide mass
transportation services to meet the special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, each year, through an application process administered by the Florida
Department of Transportation, the Collier County Transportation Disadvantaged program has
obtained funds that are used for the purchase of vehicles and for the provision of
transportation services to the elderly and disabled residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Local Coordinating Board ( "LCB ") has requested that
the Collier County Board of County Commissioners apply this year for FTA 49 U.S.C.§ 5310
funds in order to purchase vehicles to transport the elderly and disabled residents of Collier
County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Collier County Commissioners has authority to apply for and
accept grants from 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,
Collier County, Florida, that:
1. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to file and execute the application on behalf of the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners with the Florida Department of
Transportation for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Grant, including
revising and executing any and all documents required in connection with filing the
application, copies which are attached hereto, to approve any budget amendments
necessary to receive the funds, and to accept those funds on behalf of the County.
2. The BOARD'S Registered Agent in Florida is Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney.
The registered Agent's address is 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112.
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I. The BOARD authorizes its Chairman to sign any and all assurances, warranties,
certifications, agreements, any subsequent amendments, contracts and other such
documents that may be required in connection with the application.
4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon signature by the Chairman.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this
W4\ day of� c ,,! , 2012.
ATTEST:
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Scott Teach
Deputy County Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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W. Coyle, Chairman
EXHIBIT A -1 -- FACT SHEET
Name of Applicant: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
This is a one year 'snap shot' of your service and every agency must use the following
fiscal years: July 1, 2011 — June 30. 2012 for the CURRENT year, and, July 1 2013 — June 30 2014
for the year the -grant is to be awarded. (1)
(1) Information clarified at workshops.
July 1, 2011 — June 30,
July 1, 2013 — June 30,
2012
2014
CURRENTLY
IF GRANT IS
AWARDED
Estimates are acceptable.)
1. Number of one -way trips provided to
124,704
124,704
elderly and persons with disabilities
(E &D ) PER YEAR
2. Number of individual Elderly and
1,524
1,524
Disabled unduplicated riders (first ride
per rider per fiscal ear) PER YEAR
3. Percentage of Elderly and Disable
21 %
21 %
needing wheelchair positions
ACTUAL
4. Number of vehicles used to provide
Average of 20 per day
Average of 20 per day
Elderly and Disable service ACTUAL
5. Number of ambulatory seats
Average of 12 per
Average of 12 per
AVERAGE PER VEHICLE
vehicle
vehicle
(Total number of ambulatory seats in the
total fleet divided by the total number of
fleet vehicles)
6. Number of wheelchair positions
68
68
AVERAGE PER VEHICLE
(Total number of wheelchair positions in
the total fleet divided by the total number
of fleet vehicles)
7.Vehicle miles traveled PER YEAR
1,088,648
1,088,648
8. Average vehicle miles PER DAY
27,914
27,914
9. Normal number of days that vehicles
7
7
are in operation PER WEEK
I O.Normal hours of vehicle operation
10
10
PER DAY
11. Trip length (Roundtrip)
21.06 miles
21.06 miles
AVERAGE
(1) Information clarified at workshops.
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Application — place an x in the box
Pre - application — place an x in the box
[ ] construction
[ ] construction
[v ] non- construction
[ I non - construction
2. DATE SUBMITTED December 11, 2012
Applicant Identifier
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE
State Application Identifier
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY
Federal Identifier
5. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Organizational Unit:
Department: Alternative Transportation Modes
Organizational DUNS: 076997790
Division: Public Services
Address: 3299 E. Tamiami Trl #103
Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters
involving this application (give area code)
Street:
Prefix: First Name: Michelle
City: Naples
Middle Name: Edwards
County: Collier
Last Name: Arnold
State: Florida Zip Code 34112
Suffix:
Country: USA
Email: michellearnold @colliergov.net
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):
Phone Number (give area code)
(Replace these boxes with numerals)
239- 252 -5841
59-6000558
Fax Number (give area code) 239 - 252 -6628
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION:
� New
7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types)
- Continuation Revision
County
If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es)
(See back of form for description of letters.)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
NUMBER: (Replace these boxes with numerals)
Federal Transit Administration
20 -513
TITLE (Name of Program):
11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States,
Capital Assistance to replace paratransit vehicles that have outlived
etc.): Community of Immokalee, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades
their useful life.
City, Collier Count
13. PROPOSED PROJECT
14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF:
Start Date: 7/1/13
Ending
a. Applicant
b. Project
Date:
6/30/14
15. ESTIMATED FUNDING:
16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a. Federal
$ 294,172
.80
a. Yes. THIS PREAPPLICATION /APPLICATION WAS MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS
FOR REVIEW ON:
b. Applicant
$ 36,771
.60
DATE:
c. State
$ 36,771
760
b. No. _ PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372.
d. Local
$
uu
PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR
REVIEW
e. Other
$
17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
f. Program Income
$
� Yes. If "Yes" attach an explanation.
qC No
g. TOTAL
$ 367,716
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION / PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND
CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED
BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT
WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. Authorized Representative
Prefix: Mr. First Name: Fred
Middle Name: W.
Last Name: Coyle
Suffix:
b. Title: Chairman
c. Telephone Number (give area code) 239 - 252 -8097
d. S'gn re of A ttlor zed R pr sentative:
e. Dat Sig ed:
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Prescribed by OMB Circular A -102
Appro as to form 21 luffidency
eputy County Attorney
PART C
APPLIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
FORM C -1
TRANSPORTATION-RELATED OPERATING and ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Name of Applicant: COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
State Fiscal period from
10/1/12
to 9/30/13
EXPENSE CATEGORY
EXPENSE $
Labor (501)
$37,500
Fringe and Benefits 502
20,200
Services 503
56,500
Materials and Supplies 504
468,100
Vehicle Maintenance 504.01
332,300
Utilities 505
20,500
Insurance 506
2,378,100
Licenses and Taxes 507
2,555,400
Purchased Transit Service 508)
2,600
Miscellaneous (509
Leases and Rentals 512
250,500
Depreciation 513
TOTAL EXPENSE
$3,493,100
FORM C -2
OPERATING and ADMINISTRATIVE REVENUES
OPERATING REVENUE CATEGORY
REVENUE $
Passenger Fares for Transit Service (40 1)
150,000
Special Transit Fares (402)
Other (403 — 407) (identify by appropriate code)
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
$150,000
OTHER REVENUE CATEGORY
Taxes Levied Directly by the Transit System (408)
Local Cash Grants and Reimbursements (409)
2,378,100
Local Special Fare Assistance (410)
State Cash Grants and Reimbursements (411)
714,500
State Special Fare Assistance (412)
Federal Cash Grants & Reimbursements (413)
250,500
Interest Income (414)
Contributed Services (430)
Contributed Cash (43 1)
Subsidy from Other Sectors of Operations (440)
TOTAL OF OTHER REVENUE
$3,343,100
GRAND TOTAL ALL REVENUE
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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 (due to the higher cost of diesel vehicles the applicant shall
be required to pay the difference in cost over that of a gasoline vehicle).
(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 $ 367,716 + EQUIPMENT SUBTOTAL$ 0.00 = $ 367,716 (x).
(x) X 80% = $ 294,172.80 [Show this amount on Form 424 in block 15(a)]
COLLIER COUNTY /COLLIER AREA TRANSIT
2013 5310 GRANT Application
EXHIBIT A: Current System Description:
Collier Area Transit (CAT) & Collier Area Paratransit (CAP)
Vision:
To be an integral part of Collier County's Transportation network operated effectively and efficiently to
improve economic and environmental benefits while providing all residents an alternative to the automobile.
Collier Area Paratransit's Mission:
Identify and safely meet the transportation needs of Collier County, through a courteous, dependable, cost
effective and environmentally sound team commitment.
Collier County Local Coordinating Board Mission:
To carry out a coordinated and comprehensive approach to planning, developing and providing transportation
services that meet the needs of transportation disadvantaged persons.
Collier County occupies a land area of 2,026 square miles making it one of the largest County's in Florida.
Almost 24 percent of Collier County's population is 65 years of age or older. This is 7% higher than the entire
state of Florida.
Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides residents and visitors of Collier County with an accessible mode of travel.
These services include fixed route and paratransit service. The public transit services are operated by a
contracted management company; Keolis Transit America. Paratransit service is available seven days a week.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners serves as the Community Transportation Coordinator
(CTC) for Collier County. As the management company for the CTC, CAT performs the basic elements of
coordination for the Paratransit program in Collier County, e.g., call intake, certification, eligibility,
reservations, scheduling, reporting and many other related functions. Two distinct transportation programs are
provided under CAT's Paratransit program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Transportation
Disadvantaged (TD). As of July 1 st of 2012 the Medicaid program is being managed by private provider MTM.
Service is provided under contract to Keolis mainly using vehicles provided and owned by the County. A total
of 124,704 one -way trips were provided during the state fiscal year 2012 and 115,758 during our fiscal year
2012. Fares for the paratransit program were increased effective October 1St of 2012 and are implemented as
regulated by each funding source. ADA fares are set up at $3.00 per one -way trip, based on Collier Area
Transit's fixed route bus fares. With more trip demand in such a large land area, comes wear and tear. More
vehicle miles traveled translate into increased maintenance requirements of our fleet.
Collier Area Transit's paratransit program operates an average of 20 routes and or manifests each day using
Collier County owned vehicles. The maintenance of Collier County owned vehicles is performed by Collier
County Fleet Management. Collier Area Paratransit's program conducts regular safety inspections on all
vehicles as a critical component of our overall safety and security program.
Our current vehicle inventory is supplied elsewhere in this grant application. As can be seen, many of the
vehicles presently in the Collier County /Collier Area Transit Fleet have high mileage on them. The Federal
guidelines for vehicle replacement indicate that our paratransit size of vehicles qualify for replacement after 4
years or in excess of 100,000 miles. As the Community Transportation Coordinator, we would like to be able to
replace high mileage vehicles. High mileage vehicles require increased maintenance expenses compared with
lower mileage vehicles.
A copy of relevant pages from our TDSP Major Update Plan highlighting Service and Trend Analysis has been
included.
Types of Paratransit/Transportation Trips
Total (non - cumulative per quarter)
Total 122,914
------ _ Total
FY09 FY10 FYI FYI FYI FY1.1 FYi1 FY11 F1"12 FY12 FY12 FYI
YE YE YE YE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
E Medical ® Food ■ Personal E Work& Edcuca #ion
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of Trips by Funding Source
October 2011- September 2012
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION TO THE SERVICE AREA
Background of the TD Program
In 1999, Collier County Government assumed the roll of the Community Transportation
Coordinator (CTC). The County then requested proposals for a private management entity.
ATC /Intelitran was selected and under contract until their contract terminated on September 30,
2002. As required, the County again requested proposals for a management entity. There were
three respondents to the request, ATC /Intelitran, McDonald Transit Associates and MV
Transportation Inc. The proposals were processed through a selection committee for review and
scoring. McDonald Transit Associates had the highest score, followed by ATC /Intelitran and MV
Transportation Inc. respectively. The management of the local fixed -route and paratransit
operations merged effective October 1, 2005 under McDonald Transit.
CTC Designation
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners serves as the Community Transportation
Coordinator (CTC) for Collier County, The County has directed that the Collier Area Transit
(CAT) Paratransit Program (operated by McDonald Transit) handle the management
responsibilities as the CTC. Figure 1 shows the organizational structure of the Collier County
CTC.
Collier Area Transit operates nine routes on a fixed -route system. The entire fleet is equipped
with lifts that are compatible with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Collier County CTC is considered a complete brokerage, contracting all fixed - route, paratransit
and transportation disadvantaged operations to McDonald Transit who operates as Collier Area
Transit (CAT). Collier Area Transit obtains prior authorization for all trips (Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), Transportation Disadvantaged (TD), and Medicaid), schedules the trips
and invoices the County on a bimonthly basis.
As the management company for the CTC, CAT performs the basic elements of coordination for
the paratransit program in Collier County, e.g., call intake, certification, eligibility, reservations,
scheduling, transportation, reporting, cost- sharing and information sharing. Collier County
provides administrative support for the paratransit program, such as grant writing and
management, planning, and public information. Three distinct transportation programs are
provided under Collier Area Transit's Paratransit Program: Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) and Medicaid.
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The ADA program provides service to people who reside within 3/4 miles of an existing CAT bus
route (with origins and destinations within 3/4 miles of a fixed- route), have transportation needs
that fall within the service schedule of CAT, but cannot access the bus system due to a
disability. The TD program provides service to people residing in areas where CAT bus routes
are not available, and who have no other means of transportation. The Medicaid program
provides transportation for individuals on Medicaid to Medicaid eligible services who cannot
travel by the CAT bus routes and have no other means of transportation.
Organization Chart (see Figure 1)
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Figure 1
Collier County CTC Organizational Chart
Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged
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Collier County Alternative
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Department
Collier Area Transit Agencies purchasing
(McDonald Transit) transportation
(Manager)
Fixed route, ADA,
Paratransit, Transportation
Disadvantaged
Transportation
Operators
Customers
Consistency Review of Other Plans
Pertinent portions of the following plans were reviewed in order to determine consistency and
identify existing goals, objectives and policies that support transit and paratransit issues.
• Collier County's Growth Management Plan
• Marco Island's Comprehensive Plan for Future Growth
• City of Naples' Comprehensive Plan
• 2007 Transit Development Plan for Collier Area Transit
• Collier County 2030 Long -Range Transportation Plan
• Collier County Comprehensive Pathway (Bicycle /Pedestrian) Plan
• Collier County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SWFRPC)
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged 5 and 20 year plans
• Transit 2020: ' Florida's Strategic Plan for Public Transportation
To the maximum extent feasible, this Service Plan is consistent with all of the above - referenced
plans. By reducing the number of individual trips and vehicles on the road, the coordinated
system helps to address concerns expressed in these plans regarding roadway safety and
capacity constraints.
Local Coordinating Board Certification
See Appendix A for Collier County Local Coordinating Board Membership Certification.
Public Participation /Outreach
Pursuant to Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, the purpose of a Local Coordinating Board (LCB) is
to develop local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the
community transportation coordinator on the coordination of services to be provided to the
transportation disadvantaged. In addition to the requirement of meeting on a quarterly basis,
the LCB reviews and approves the TDSP, evaluates services provided in its jurisdiction, and
assists the CTC with many issues related to the delivery of transportation disadvantaged
services. Rule 41- 2.012, Florida Administration Code (FAC) outlines the membership of the
LCB to include the following:
• Chairperson appointed by the MPO — elected official from the county that the LCB
serves.
• A local representative of the Florida Department of Transportation;
• A local representative of the Florida Department of Children and Family Services;
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• A local representative of the public education community which could include, but not be
limited to, a representative of the district school board, school board transportation
office, or Headstart Program in areas where the school district is responsible;
• A local representative of the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Division
of Blind Services, representing the Department of Education;
• A person recommended by the local Veterans Service Office representing the veterans
of the county;
• A person who is recognized by the Florida Association for Community Action
(President), representing the economically disadvantaged in the county;
• A person over sixty representing the elderly in the county;
• A person with a disability representing the disabled in the county;
• Two (2) citizen advocate representatives in the county; one who must be a person who
uses the transportation service(s) of the system as their primary means of transportation;
• A local representative for children at risk;
• The chairperson or designee of the local mass transit or public transit system's board,
except in cases where they are also the Community Transportation Coordinator;
• A local representative of the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs;
• An experienced representative of the local private for profit transportation industry.
• A local representative of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration;
• A representative of the Regional Workforce Development Board; and
• A representative of the local medical community, which may include, but not be limited
to, kidney dialysis centers, long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals,
local health department or other home and community based services, etc.
The Local Coordinating Board meetings are held in accessible locations and open to the public.
In addition to the membership listed above, the mailing list for the LCB quarterly agendas
include transportation partners, transportation disadvantaged passengers and advocates,
human service organizations, faith -based and community based organizations, local school
districts and others. The Collier County LCB seeks input from the public at all its meetings and
makes a concerted effort to include many community partners and advocacy groups in the
planning, evaluation, and service development processes throughout the year. In addition, an
annual public hearing is held and advertised to the public as required under the CTD
regulations. The MPO arranges for the annual meeting to be video recorded and aired on the
Collier County Government Channel.
Informal public involvement and outreach is also conducted on a regular basis by members of
the Collier County Alternative Transportation Modes staff assigned to the Transportation
Disadvantaged Program, members and staff of the Collier County Metropolitan Planning
Organization and staff from Collier Area Transit.
As part of the development of this TDSP document, input was solicited from the Collier County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee, the MPO Citizen's
Advisory Committee and the MPO Pathways Advisory Committee. It was also made available
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during a LCB subcommittee meeting presentation in mid -July 2008 and went before the LCB on
September 10, 2008 for final approval. Public input was solicited during the annual public
meeting held on March 12, 2008 and at an LCB meeting held on May 21, 2008.
Both JARC and New Freedom require pronounced public involvement/public participation and
outreach. In accordance with the requirements of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section
5316 (Job Access and Reverse Commute — JARC) and Section 5317 (New Freedom)
programs, Collier County has developed a "Program Management Plan" (PMP) to ensure the
efficient management of these programs. The PMP was submitted to FTA as part of the grant
requirements and an addendum will be added to incorporate comments received through
MPO's public involvement process related to the JARC and New Freedom grants. Prior
outreach efforts for the PMP by Collier Area Transit include meetings with stakeholders, private
transportation providers, social service agencies, and passengers. In addition, information is
also disseminated on available funding sources, solicited on unmet needs, and staff members
actively engage the community in identifying solutions to mobility needs.
In an effort to identify transportation needs for Collier County, a series of public participation and
outreach techniques were employed. County staff met with citizen's advisory groups,
conducted passenger surveys, and interviewed passengers.
Through all public outreach activities by the MPO and CAT, top five projects were identified:
• Extended service hours - night service for job access on both fixed route and paratransit
systems;
• Increased routes;
• Geographical service connections — including connection to and from Lee County;
• More frequent transit service — including weekend and personal trips that fall out of the
established prioritization schedule; and
• The addition of Bus Shelters / Benches.
Additional outreach and public participation has occurred through a current planning project,
sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation, District 1 Office of Modal Development.
The Heartland Rural Mobility Planning project is a mobility study of a six county area and
includes the Immokalee area. Public workshops have been provided for this study and an
active survey instrument is being utilized to assist in providing full participation and input by
residents within this area. On April 15, 2008, a workshop was held in Immokalee. While there
were very few in attendance, similar themes emerged as referenced above — residents need a
connection to the services in Lee County; there is a great need for expanded service hours to
accommodate job access; and additional opportunities are needed for weekend trips.
Specifically, participants noted that for individuals living in the Immokalee area the focus of their
travel is often to Lee County — to Lehigh Acres and destinations such as the Edison Mall, East
Point Hospital, and the Wal -Mart in Lehigh Acres. They mentioned that employment for
residents in the area was somewhat equally split between Collier County and Lee County.
Additional discussion included transportation for residents, employees, students and visitors to
Ave Maria, a planned community in the area, as well as Big Cypress another community under
DRI review, just east of Golden Gate Estates and south of Ave Maria University.
Participants in the workshop noted the following community transportation needs:
• Access to employment
• Access for low income residents for sustenance trips, employment, health care,
entertainment, etc.
• Access to education /adult occupational training
• Access to Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison State College.
Additional public outreach and participation is described in the Service Analysis and Needs
Assessment section of this document, under the subsections that discuss the FTA Section 5316
and FTA Section 5317 programs. This includes the outcome of a public workshop held on July
28, 2008 and the results of an on -line survey conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization in July and August 2008.
SERVICE AREA PROFILE AND DEMOGRAPHICS
Description
Collier County, located on Florida's west coast, occupies a land area of 2,026 square miles,
making it one of the largest counties in Florida. Broward and Dade counties are located on
Collier's eastern border, Lee and Hendry counties are on the northern border, and Monroe
County is on the southern border. The county consists of three incorporated areas: Naples,
Everglades City, and Marco Island. Collier County is located in the Bonita Springs - Naples
urbanized area, as designated by the Year 2000 Census.
Collier County has nearly 50 miles of public beaches, along with a number of local, state, and
national nature preserves. It was created in 1923. Its early economic growth has been
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Population estimates for 2007 (2007 American Community Survey, US Census Bureau) report
315,839 residents. This growth has labeled Collier County as one of the fastest developing
areas in the nation.
Collier County Demographics
Land Use
Collier County continues to rank as one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation.
Significant growth in the county is occurring in the unincorporated areas east and immediately
west of Interstate 75. Large scale developments of regional impact (DRIs) include Ave Maria
and Big Cypress.
Population
According to the 2007 American Community Survey, the most populous city in Collier County is
Naples with an estimated population of 21,653. The City of Marco Island is the second largest
in Collier County, with an estimated population of 14,879. The population of the county's
unincorporated area is 279,307 residents. From 1990 to 2007, the population of Collier County
increased from 152,099 to 315,839, an increase of 108 percent.
Table 1 displays population, population growth, and population density for Collier County and
Florida as a whole. From 1990 to 2007, Collier County grew at a rate much higher than that of
the State of Florida — almost 108 percent, while the state population grew at just over 41
percent. The population density that exists in Collier County, however, is much less than the
overall population density for the state, with 159 persons per square mile versus 339 persons
per square mile.
Table 1
Population and Population Density
Area
Population
Population
Population
Population
Growth
Density (2007)
(persons per
(1990)
(2000)
(2007)
(1990 -2007)
square mile)
Collier County
152,099
251,377
315,839
107.7%
159
Florida
1 12,938,071
15,982,378
18,349,132
41.1 %
1 339
Source: 2007 American Community Survey (released 812812008)
Age
Table 2 charts the age group percentages for both Florida and Collier County. According to the
2007 Florida Statistical Abstract, almost 24 percent of Collier County's population is 65 years of
age or older. This is seven percent higher than the State of Florida. The 55 -64 age cohort
continues to comprise the smallest portion of the population in Collier County, with 13 percent of
the population. The 0 -17, 18 -34, and 35 -54 age cohorts are all somewhat less than those for
the State of Florida.
Table 2
Population Age Distribution, 2007
Source: Florida Statistical Abstract 2007 (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Income
Table 3 compares the distribution of household income in Florida and Collier County. The
percent of households in Collier County with incomes over $75,000 is significantly higher than
that for the state. Collier County has a smaller percentage of residents in every category below
$75,000. It is important to note that while the county as a whole is predominantly more affluent
than that for the State of Florida, there are anomalies that exist. The Immokalee area falls
within a statewide area of critical economic concern and has been designated as a "rural
enterprise zone" with higher than average unemployment, children living in poverty, and families
who fall under the federal poverty thresholds. Transportation to employment, job training, and
critical health and social services available in the western portions of the county must continue
to be available to residents of Immokalee area.
Age Cohorts
Area
0 -17
18 -34
35 -54
55 -64
65+
Collier County
20.3%
17.7%
25.0%
13.4%
23.6%
Florida
22.4%
21.1%
28.0%
11.3%
17.2%
Source: Florida Statistical Abstract 2007 (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Income
Table 3 compares the distribution of household income in Florida and Collier County. The
percent of households in Collier County with incomes over $75,000 is significantly higher than
that for the state. Collier County has a smaller percentage of residents in every category below
$75,000. It is important to note that while the county as a whole is predominantly more affluent
than that for the State of Florida, there are anomalies that exist. The Immokalee area falls
within a statewide area of critical economic concern and has been designated as a "rural
enterprise zone" with higher than average unemployment, children living in poverty, and families
who fall under the federal poverty thresholds. Transportation to employment, job training, and
critical health and social services available in the western portions of the county must continue
to be available to residents of Immokalee area.
Table 3
Annual Household Income Distribution, 2006
Source: 2006 American Community Survey (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Employment Characteristics
Table 4 compares the size of the civilian labor force, 16 years of age and older; to the actual
percent of the labor force that is employed for both Collier County and Florida (does not include
members of the military). Ninety -seven percent of the Collier County labor force is employed.
This is just above the Florida labor force employment rate of 95 percent. As mentioned
previously, while the County has a relatively high employment rate, there are areas within the
County that have high unemployment rates when compared to the County and to the State of
Florida. For the area of Immokalee, the current unemployment rate is around 14.8% (US
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, July 2008), significantly
higher than that for the state or for Collier County.
Table 4
Employment Characteristics for Collier County, 2008
Area
Household Income and Percent of Total
Area
$0-
$9,999
%
$101000-
$24,999
%
$25,000-
$34,999
%
$35,000-
$49,999
%
$50,000-
$74,999
%
Over
$75,000
%
Collier
4,873
4.06
19,298
16.07
14,284
11.89
18,006
14.99
16,674
13.88
46,953
39.10
Florida
543,202
7.64
1,306,156
1 18.38
1 879,081
1 12.37
1 11128,398
15.88
1,360,289
19.14
1,888,916
26.58
Source: 2006 American Community Survey (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Employment Characteristics
Table 4 compares the size of the civilian labor force, 16 years of age and older; to the actual
percent of the labor force that is employed for both Collier County and Florida (does not include
members of the military). Ninety -seven percent of the Collier County labor force is employed.
This is just above the Florida labor force employment rate of 95 percent. As mentioned
previously, while the County has a relatively high employment rate, there are areas within the
County that have high unemployment rates when compared to the County and to the State of
Florida. For the area of Immokalee, the current unemployment rate is around 14.8% (US
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, July 2008), significantly
higher than that for the state or for Collier County.
Table 4
Employment Characteristics for Collier County, 2008
Area
Percentage of Labor Force Employed
Collier
92.3%
Immokalee
85.2%
Florida
93.9%
Source: Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, July 2008
Largest Employers
Table 5 lists the top fifteen largest employers in Collier County. The largest employer in Collier
County is the Collier County School Board. Other large employers include Publix, Collier
County Government, and NCH Healthcare.
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Table 5
Collier County Largest Employers
Employer
Type of Business
Total Employees
Collier County Public Schools
Education
3,350
Publix Supermarkets
Grocery
2,021
Collier County Government
Government
2,161
NCH Healthcare System
Health Care
2,080
Employee Professionals
Staffing /Human Resources
1,700
Ritz - Carlton Hotel
Hospitality
1,150
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Government
1,000
Marriott
Hospitality
943
Winn -Dixie Supermarkets
Grocery
918
Registry Resort
Hospitality
750
League Club, Inc
Non - profit charitable
organization
625
Symphony Rehabilitation Svcs.
Healthcare
607
Wal -Mart Stores
Retail
594
Classic Bentley Village, Inc.
Retirement community
550
City of Naples
Government
480
Source: Collier County Economic, Demographic & Community Profile
Vehicle Availability
Table 6 shows the number of households who have access to a vehicle. In Collier County, over
four percent of the households do not have access to a vehicle. In the State of Florida, six
percent of households do not have accessibility to a vehicle. Collier County has a slightly higher
percentage of household vehicle availability when compared with the State of Florida, 95.5%
and 93.4 %, respectively.
Table 6
Vehicle Availability Distribution, 2006
Household Vehicle Availability
Area
None
% of Total
One or
More
% of Total
Collier
5,383
4.5%
115,580
95.5%
Florida
465,693
6.6%
6,640,349
93.4%
Source: 2006 American Community Survey (2007 ACS data not available for this
data set.
Travel to Work
Table 7 compares the distribution of travel time to work for Collier County and Florida. The
majority of Collier County residents have a commute of less than 30 minutes (68 percent)
whereas about 62 percent of Florida residents complete their commute in less than 30 minutes.
From this table we can see that Collier County residents typically spend less time traveling to
work than the average Florida resident.
Table 7
Travel to Work — Commute Times for Collier County
Area
Less than
10.20 min
20-30 min
30-44 min
45-60 min
60 +min
75.45%
10 min
0.89%
2.58%
4.97%
Florida
80.60%
Collier
10.7%
29.55%
23.64%
20.68%
8.53%
6.89%
Florida
1 11.25%
1 27.84%
21.92%
1 23.25%
1 8.26%
7.47%
Source: 2006 American Community Survey (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Mode of Travel to Work
Table 8 shows the distribution of workers' mode of transportation to work in Collier County and
Florida. Collier County has a slightly lower percentage of drive alone travel, and a slightly
higher rate of carpool /vanpool travel when compared to statewide results. Public transportation
use is lower than that of the State of Florida, with less than one percent of workers using it to
travel to work.
Table 8
Mode of Travel to Work Distribution, 2000
Area
Drive Alone
Carpool/Vanpool
Public
Transportation
Bike or Walk
Work at
Home
Collier
75.45%
16.11%
0.89%
2.58%
4.97%
Florida
80.60%
11.06%
2.00%
2.26%
4.07%
Source: 2006 American Community Survey (2007 ACS data not available for this data set)
Major Trip Generators
Table 9 shows the major trip generators and attractors in Collier County.
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Table 9
Major Paratransit Trip Generators and Attractors
Medical Facilities
Physicians Regional Medical Center (Collier
Boulevard)
North Collier Hospital
Physicians Regional Medical Center (Pine
Ridge Road )
Dialysis Centers
Naples Community Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Children's Medical Services
Shopping/Entertainment
Naples CBD
Super Wal -Mart (CR 951 south of Davis
Blvd
Coastland Center Mall
Super Wal -Mart (CR 951 south of US 41)
Wal -Mart (US 41 North)
Pine Ridge Crossings
Wal -Mart (US 41 and Palm Dr)
Carillon Place
Schools/Government Centers
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Collier County Government Complex
Edison College
Other Generators/Attractors
Sunrise
Buena Vida (Assisted Living)
Naples Municipal Airport
Care Club
The Naples Carlisle (Assisted Living)
Source: Collier County Alternative Modes Department/CAT
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SERVICE ANALYSIS /NEED ASSESSMENT
This section presents estimates regarding the need and demand for transportation services
among the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) population in Collier County. It provides a
quantitative transportation needs profile for the applicable TD populations and indicates unmet
need for transportation in the Collier County service area.
TD Population Forecasts
There are two categories of TD population in the State of Florida, the difference between which
is specifically related to funding arrangements. The first group is the "potential TD population"
(also known as TD Category 1). This potential TD population includes disabled, elderly, low -
income persons, and children who are "high- risk" or "at- risk."
The second group of TD population (also known as TD Category II), includes those persons
who are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation. These persons are
eligible to receive the same subsidies as those in Category I, plus they are eligible to receive TD
Trust Fund monies for non - sponsored general trips. Thus, this population group is actually a
subset of the potential TD population.
Tables 10, 11 and 12 break down the Potential TD Population and TD Population groups in
Collier County. Persons in either of these population groups may be heavily dependent on
some form of public transportation.
Table 10
Forecasts of TD Populations in Collier County
TD Population
Year
08
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Category I
E122,912
127,163
131,575
136,153
140,900
145,829
Category II
19,369
19,945
20,539
21,153
21,789
22,446
Source: 1993 CUTR Methodology
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Table 11
2008 Collier County Potential Transportation
Disadvantaged Population (Category 1) Estimates
Segments
Population
Estimates
Percent of Total
Potential TD
Disabled, Non - Elderly, Low Income
1,119
.91%
Disabled, Non - Elderly, Non -Low Income
7,694
6.3%
Disabled, Elderly, Low Income
989
.80%
Disabled, Elderly, Non -Low Income
17,666
14.4%
Non - Disabled, Elderly, Low Income
3,882
3.2%
Non- Disabled, Elderly, Non -Low Income
69,362
56.4%
Non - Disabled, Non - Elderly, Low Income
22,200
18.1%
Total Potential Transportation Disadvantaged Population
122,912
100%
Source: 1993 CUTR Methodology
Table 12
2008 Collier County Transportation
Disadvantaged Population (Category II) Estimates
Segments
Population
Estimates
Percent of Total
TD
Transportation Disabled, Non - Elderly, Low Income
513
2.6%
Transportation Disabled, Non - Elderly, Non -Low Income
3,526
18.2%
Transportation Disabled, Elderly, Low Income
507
2.6%
Transportation Disabled, Elderly, Non -Low Income
9,050
46.7%
Non - Transportation Disabled, Low Income, No Auto,
No Fixed -Route Transit
5,773
29.8%
Total Transportation Disadvantaged Population
19,369
100%
Source: 1993 CUTR Methodology
Demand for Program Trips
Individuals included in the Category I estimates are eligible to receive governmental and social
service subsidies for program trips. A program trip is one made by a client of a government or
social service agency for the purpose of participating in a program of that agency. Examples of
program trips are Medicaid trips, trips to congregate meal sites, or trips to job training facilities.
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The forecasted demand for program trips is shown in Table 13. Program Trip demand is
dependent upon the existence of the program to which the potential TD population group is
transported. For example, demand for trips to sheltered workshops exists only because there
are sheltered workshop programs. Thus, the demand for program trips is equal to the number
of trips required to take advantage of the service offered by the program. Therefore, the
demand for program trips depends on the funding level for the various social service programs.
Table 13
Forecasts of Collier County
Program Trip Demand and Supply
Year
Potential TD Population
(Category 1)
Demand for
Program Trips
Supply of Program
Trips
2008
122,912
251,450
251,450
2009
127,163
261,508
261,508
2010
131,575
271,969
271,969
2011
136,153
282,847
282,847
2012
140,900
294,161
294,161
2013
145,829
305,928
305,928
Source: 1993 CUTR Methodology
Demand for General Trips
General trips are trips made by Transportation Disadvantaged persons (Category II) to
destinations of their choice (not to agency programs). Examples of general trips are trips to
work or grocery stores and non - Medicaid medical trips. Deriving the demand for general trips is
different than for program trips. The methodology developed to forecast demand for general
trips involves the use of trip rates derived in a study of paratransit demand conducted in 1990
for the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission by Crain & Associates,
Inc. and others (San Francisco Bay Area Regional Paratransit Plan: Final Report). The trip
rates were developed from the actual experiences of paratransit systems around the country
that were meeting most or all of the trip demand in their service areas. The use of these trip
rates has been recommended by the Federal Transit Administration for estimating demand for
ADA complementary paratransit.
Total demand for general trips is simply the TD population multiplied by the trip rates. The TD
population (rather than the Potential TD population) was used to forecast demand, because the
TD population is the pool of persons eligible for general trips funded by the state. Table 14
shows the forecasts of the Collier County TD population, as well as demand and supply
estimates for general trips by the TD population for the years 2008 through 2013.
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A gap exists between demand for general trips and the supply of these trips. Unmet demand
refers to demand that currently exists in the TD transportation market, but is not being met due
to factors such as funding, price, convenience, comfort, eligibility, and the availability of other
transportation modes.
Table 14
Forecasts of Collier County
TD General Trip Demand and Supply
Year
TD Population
(Category II)
Demand for
General Trips
Supply of
General Trips
Unmet Demand
for General Trips
2008
19,369
278,914
107,404
171,510
2009
19,945
287,208
111,611
175,597
2010
20,539
295,762
115,984
179,778
2011
21,153
304,603
120,527
184,076
2012
21,789
313,762
125,249
188,513
2013
22,446
323,222
130,155
193,067
Source: 1993 CUTR Methodology
It should be noted that the figures related to the demand and supply of TD general purpose trips
in Collier County include trips that will also fall under the category of ADA complementary
paratransit services. The ADA provides for unconstrained delivery of paratransit trips for
persons who cannot use the fixed -route bus system due to the nature and /or extent of their
disability. Persons may be certified as eligible for ADA paratransit trips, as well as TD general
purpose trips. Therefore, the figures for unmet demand included in Table 14 are inflated and
reflect some duplication in the calculation of trip demand.
Census Tract Analysis
Information from the U.S. Census can be used to determine characteristics that are highly
correlated with a person's or household's need for transit. This type of analysis is useful for
determining census tracts with high transit - dependent characteristics. Demographic
characteristics that are generally used to indicate transit dependence included the distribution of
youth (under 18 years of age), elderly persons (over 65 years of age), low- income households
(125% of poverty level), and zero - vehicle households. These categories also become useful for
identifying those residents who have a propensity to utilize paratransit (ADA, TD, and Medicaid)
services.
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The first step in identifying the census tracts that have persons or households with the greatest
propensity for paratransit use involved the calculation of the percent distributions of the four
demographic characteristics for each tract. Results from this process are put into a table of
values indicating the percent of youth, elderly persons, low- income households, and zero -
vehicle households for each of the area's census tracts. The census tracts are then sorted for
each characteristic in descending order of percent distribution so that the tracts with higher
percentages for each characteristic would appear at the top of their respective ranges.
From the percentage ranges, an average percent value and a standard deviation value are
calculated for each characteristic. Statistically, the standard deviation may be thought of as a
measure of distance from the average value. According to an empirical rule of thumb, for most
moderately -sized data sets with a bell- shaped normal distribution, approximately 68 percent of
the data values will lie within one standard deviation of their average and approximately 95
percent of the data values will lie within two standard deviations of their average. Each of the
three characteristic ranges is then stratified into four segments, based on the following break
points: average percent, average percent plus one standard deviation, and average percent
plus two standard deviations. Thus, the census tracts fall into one of the following four
categories for each characteristic: below average, above average but below one standard
deviation (above average), between one and two standard deviations above average (far above
average), and more than two standard deviations above average (significantly above average).
The next step involves the assignment of discrete numerical scores to each of the four
categories established for each demographic characteristic. These scores serve two basic
purposes: to provide uniform ranking to all of the tracts within a particular category and to
numerically differentiate among the four categories for each characteristic. A comparative
probability estimation method is utilized to develop the scores. First, the probability that a tract
would be part of a specific category for a given characteristic is calculated for each category.
For example, if two of Collier County's 52 census tracts were part of the "significantly above
average" category for the elderly characteristic, this means that there is a 3.8 percent probability
(# tracts in category _ # total tracts X 100 %) that one of the county's tracts would fall within the
range established for that particular category for the elderly characteristic.
After the probabilities are calculated for each characteristic, they are then used to estimate the
categories' scores via comparative probability ratios. That is, the probability percentage for each
category is divided into the probability percentage for the "below average" category. This
numerator was selected so that, for each characteristic, the census tracts in the "below
average" category would receive a score of one (1).
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Finally, composite scores are calculated for the census tracts by summing individual category
scores for each demographic characteristic. The census tracts are then ranked by composite
score and stratified into four levels, using the same method that was utilized to develop
characteristic categories. The census tracts that fell into the "significantly above average"
category were defined as primary transit - dependent tracts, i.e., census tracts with the greatest
propensity for transit based on each tract's percentages of youth, elderly persons, low- income
households, and zero - vehicle households. Secondary transit - dependent tracts included those
that fell into the "far above average" category; tertiary transit - dependent tracts included those
tracts in the "above average" category.
Table 15, provided on the following pages, lists each transit dependent block group by its
designation as "primary," "secondary," and "tertiary." Also included is a list of CAT routes that
serve these areas (if available), followed by an indication of whether the area is "adequately
served," "not served," or "partially served." The term adequately served does not
necessarily suggest that service hours and frequency are sufficient. This level of
evaluation is important and should be conducted by Collier County to determine if
service level adjustments are warranted, within funding availability.
Collier Area Transit Coverage
Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides transit services to areas throughout Collier County. There
are currently nine routes (see Figure 2) providing service coverage in Collier County, including
an express route that runs twice a day between Immokalee and Marco Island. As noted in
Table 15, Tracts 112.04 and 112.05 are identified as the most transit - dependent tracts in the
county. Six of the ten primary transit- dependent block groups (Census tracts are composed of
smaller block groups) are located within these two census tracts.
Tracts 112.04 and 112.05, as well as six of the ten primary transit dependent block groups are
located in the Immokalee area. The Blue Route, Pink Route, and the Marco Express Route
provide service to this area. The four other primary transit- dependent block groups are located
at the Collier /Lee County line just west of US 41, two block groups along the east side of
Goodlette -Frank Road between Pine Ridge Road and US 41, and a small block group located
on the south side of Rattlesnake Hammock Road, just east of US 41. Figures 2 and 3 provide a
visual depiction of the transit dependent block groups in Collier County.
Many of the secondary and tertiary transit - dependent groups making the list are along the
coastal areas. It should be noted that, sometimes, census blocks in typically affluent coastal
communities are characterized by a large enough percentage of elderly so as to have a high
enough composite score from this analysis to be considered transit - dependent. This is likely the
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case for Collier County. However, while they are not necessarily transit dependent, they may
be willing to purchase transportation to supplement their current options.
With a few exceptions, transit service is provided to most of the transit - dependent block groups
identified in this analysis. The main areas identified as being transit - dependent and not being
served are located in the northern areas of the county by the Lee County line along US 41.
Proposed intercounty service improvements that provide transit options between Collier and Lee
Counties, specifically along the U.S. 41 corridor will accommodate these needs.
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COLLIER COUNTY /COLLIER AREA TRANSIT
2013 5310 GRANT Application
EXHIBIT B: Proposed Project Description:
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is requesting FTA Section 5310
funds in the amount of $294,172.80 (80 %). State match funds in the amount of
$36,771.60 (10 %) will also be requested. This will be matched with local funds in the
amount of $36,771.60 (10 %). Funds from this grant will be used to purchase replacement
vehicles to continue the existing level of service. The vehicles scheduled for replacement
have exceeded their useful life and must be replaced if normal service is to continue.
These and other vehicles will be used to provide paratransit transportation services
throughout the county.
Section 5310 funding for these vehicles is essential if service is to continue. Collier
County currently provides about $2 million dollars* each year from local funds to provide
paratransit services. The current fleet of vehicles has exceeded its life expectancy and is
inadequate due to their age and condition. Having an elder fleet reduces vehicle
reliability and passenger safety and it requires higher maintenance, therefore increasing
the operating cost. Collier Area Transit (CAT), as many other transit agencies across the
nation, is facing tough financial times and local funds contribution is stagnate. Should
the State not approve this grant, CAT may be forced to use some of the local operating
funds to purchase replacement vehicles; therefore being forced to cut trips. Without 5310
funds for vehicle replacement Collier County will be forced to implement the trip
prioritization of Transportation Disadvantaged as allowed by the State of Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. In this situation, trips would be
reduced/denied and many passengers would not have access to medical, work,
recreational, and other life sustaining transportation. It is critical that Collier Area Transit
receives these 5310 funds for vehicle replacement in order to be able to continue offering
safe and reliable transportation.
Collier Area Transit's paratransit provides ADA, and Transportation Disadvantaged, as
well as agency funded paratransit trips for the at -risk population of Collier County,
including those with disabilities, low income, and elderly.
A Budget is provided elsewhere in the grant application as well as a list of equipment
inventory.
*Unaudited figure for fiscal year 2011
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Naples Daily News Public Notice
En tsh Version Public Notice is hereby given that Collier County will apply to the Florida
s� Department of Transportation for a capital grant under Section 5310 of the Federal
Transit Act of 1991, as amended for the purchase of four (4) paratransit vehicles to
be used for the provision of public transit services within Collier County, fL. Collier
County will also be applying to the Florida Department of Transportation for a
grant under section 5311 of the Federal Tramit Act of 1991, as amended for total
operating expenses in the amount of $591,200 to be used for the provision of
public transit services in Collier County's non urbanized areas.
Any interested party may request a public hearing by the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners regarding the Program of Projects for these grant
applications. This hearing will be conducted Hand only if a written request for the
hearing es received withinl0 (ten) days of this Haute. Requests for a hearing must
be sent to Florida Department of Transportation District One Modal Development
Office /Public Transit Southwest Urban Area Ogice at the Fort Myers Operations
Center 2981 North East Pine Island Road; Cape Coral, Florida 33909 and copy
Michelle E. Arnold Collier Area Transit, 2885 South Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida
34104. Any interested party may obtain more information about these grants by
visiting our website at www.colliergov,neVtat 2885 South Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida 34104 in person or by contacting Ms. Michelle E Arnold, Public Transit
Director, at (239) 252 -5841 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.. Monday
through Friday. Public comment period will open Monday, October 22, 2012
through Thursday, November a 2012.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities
Act or persons who require translation services should contact Michelle E. Arnold at
michellearnoldecolliergov.net, Collier County Public Services Division, Alternative
Transportation Modes Department Public Transit Section 2885 South Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, FL 34104; (239) 252 -5841.
Collier Area Transit operates in compliance with Federal Transit Administration,
(FTA) program requirements and ensures that transit services are made available
and equitably distributed, and provides equal access and mobility to any person
without regard to race, color, or national origin, disability, gender or age. Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; FTA Circular 4702.1A, 'Title VI and Title VI
Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.' Anyy person
who believes he/she has been discriminated because of race, color, religion, sex,
age, national on n, disability or family status may file a complaint with the Florida
Department of Transportation, District One, Title VI Coordinator, Robin Parrish, at
(863) 5192675 or by wrfUng her at P O. Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831 Collier
Area Transit has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.676.
Anunao Ptiblico
El siguiente es un Anuncio publico de que el Condado de Collier aplicara en el
Departanmento deTraruportaci6n de la Horlds por una beta capital bajo la Seccibn
5310 del Acto Federal de Transito del 1991. como enmendado, para la compra de
Naples Daily News cuatro (4 ) vehiculos del paratransita aser usados para la provlsrbn de transpose
Spanish Version publico dentro del Condado de Collier la Florida. Et Condado de Collier tambien
p estara aplicando al Departamertto de Transportacibn de la Florida poi una beta
ba)o la section 5311 del Alto Federal de Transito del 1991, Como enmendado por
un total de gastas capitales de 591,200 que seran usadas para la provision de
servicio de transpore publico en las areas no- urbanas del Condada de Collier.
Tod grupo interesado pPuede requerir una audiencia publico poi la Junta de
Comisronados del Condado de Collier can respects al programs de proyecto en fns
aplicaciones de betas. Esta audiencia sera conduada sr y solo si una ppeetiuon esaita
es redbida dentro de I_ 10 (die,) dins de este anuncio. La petition por una
audiencia deben ser enviM. aI Florida Department of Transportation, Distract One
Modal Development Office/Public Transit Southwest Urban Area Office at the Fort
Myers Operations tenter 2981 North East Pine island Road; Cape Coral, Florida
33909 con copia a Glama Carter Collier Area Transit, 2885 South Horseshoe Drive,
Naples, Florida 34104. Todo grupo interesado puede obtener mas informacibn
acerca de esta beta visitando nuestra oficina el 2885 South Horseshoe Drive.
Naples, Florida 34104 en persona o contactando a Ms. Michelle E. Arnold, Directora
del Transito Publico, al (239) 252 -8192 entre las horns de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., de
tunes a viemes. Sus preguntasppueden ser dirigidas tambift por correo electrbnico
a Ms. Arnold at michellearnold®colGergoy.net o a altransmodeslcoiliergov net. El
periodo de comentario ptiblico abrira A tunes, 22 de octubre del 2012 hasta el
)ueves, 22 de noviembre del 2012.
Aquellas ppersons que necesiten acomodo especial b o el Acta de Americans con
incapacidad (Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA) o personas que necesiten
servido de traduccion favor de contactar a michellearnoldecolliergov_net, Collier
County Public Services Division, Alternative Transportation Modes
Department- Seccion de Transportation Publica, 2885 South Horsehoe Drive,
Naples, FL 34104; (239) 252 -5841 antes de la reunion.
Collier Area Transit opera en conjunto con los requisitos del proggrama de
Administraci6n de Transito Federal, (FTA) y asegura que los servicios de transito
sears equitativamettte distribuidos yy proporciona igualdad de acceso y movilidad a
cualquier persona sin distincicSn de raza, color u onggen hacional, incapacidad,
eneea o edad. Titulo Vi de la Ley de derechos civiles de 1964; TLC circular 4702.1A,
Titulo VI y ttula VI dependientes diretitrices para los destinatarios de la
Administracibn Federal de Transito cualquier persona que crea hater sido
discriminada poi ratan de raza, color, religion, sexo, edad, origen national,
incapacidad, a situation familiar puede preserrtar tin reclamacibn con: Collier Area
Transit Michelle E. Arnold ( ?39) 252 -5841 o el Departamento de Transportacibn del
estado de Florida, Distrito Una, Coordinador del Titulo VI, Rabin Parrish at (863)
519- 2675 o escribiendo at P.O. Box 1249. Bartow, Florida 33831. C0 ter Area
Transit tiene una meta de 5.6% para los Empresas de negocios en desventaja
'Disadvantaged Business Enterprise'.
Publicar: tunes, octubre 22; del 2012
October 22 2012 No. 1965473
Transportation July 10, 2008
Disadyantapd
Charlie Crist
Ms. Michelle Arnold
Governor
Collier Area Transit
A Harding Ed.O.
2885 South Horseshoe Drive
Chairperson
Naples, FL 34104
Lawrence Forman
Mr. Phil Tindall
Vice Chairperson
Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
Lisa M. Bacot
2885 South Horseshoe Drive
Executive Director
Naples, FL 34104
Dear Ms. Arnold and Mr. Tindall:
RE: Collier County Community Transportation Coordinator Designation
Memorandum of Agreement TD 0803
Congratulations' At the June 20, 2008, Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged meeting, the Commission approved Collier Area Transit to serve as the
Community Transportation Coordinator for Collier County. This designation is effective
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013. Enclosed is an executed Memorandum of
Agreement for your records,
The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged appreciates your continued
support and participation in the coordinated transportation system of Collier County. If
you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Sheri Powers
at 850-410-5710 or sheri,powers@dot.state.fl-us.
Executive Director
147-01M
Enclosures: Memorandum of Agreement
605 Suwannee Street, MS-49 &j Taashwssae, FL 32399-0450
Phone: (850) 410-5700 sz) Toil Free: (8841983.2435 w Fax: (8501 414 -5752
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Contract #
Effective: D'7 to &,/� A,�-I
S'T'AJ'E OF FLORIDA
CONVI&ISSION FOR TIIE'rRANSIIOR'T'A'l'i0N DISADVANTAGED
MEMORANDI I M OF AGREEMENT
"This Memorandum of Agreement is between the COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
DlSADV,,V"s'TAGED, hereby referred to as the "Commission," and
Collier Cou hoard of C unt,,LCommissioners
3101 Florida '114112
the COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR, designated pursuant to Chapter 427, ES., to
serve the tract, portatioTt disadvantaged for the cornmunin, that includes the entire area of
C -Ilier county(ics), a—nd hereafter referred to as ili< "Coordinator."
This AgqeenleIrt is MaCIV it, consid".-Tin'1011 Of the imutoal benefits to both parties.' said consideration
acknowledged hereto by the parties as good and valuable consideration.
The Parties Agree:
I. The Coordinator Shall
A. Become and retrain totally apprised of all of the Transportation Disadvantaged resources available
or planned in their designated service area. This knowledge will be used to plan, coordinate, and
iMplernent the MCISt Cost effective transportation disadvantaged transit system possible under the
ecanornic :And ()th,,-,i,- conditions that -exist in the desig ",aced :na so, l- � ' I c1le ttre t.
B.. P"ar, and Nvorl, wail Cornmunity Transporiat-lort Coordinators to adjaccnt and other areas of the state
to coordinate the provision ofcoinniunity trips that 11T :l -ght he handled at a lover overall cost to the
coni.rrunity by anoiher Coordinator This includes honoring and Commission-approved statewide
certification prograrn that allows for intercounty transportation opportunities.
C. Arrange for ail services in n accordance with Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, and Rule 41-2, FAC, and
as further req,,nred by the Cornmission and the local Coordinating Board approved Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan.
D. Return any acquired profits or surplus hinds originating through the course of business as the
Coordinator that are beyond the arriounts(s) spec.fiL:aIly identified and approved in the
acco rnpan yi n g Tnan sportati on Disadvantaged Service Pia , Sucil profits or funds shall be returned to
Olie Coordinator's transportation system or to any subs;�;jaew Coordinator, as a total transportation
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system s'uhsidy, to be applied to the imrriediate foflowing operatioual year. The Coordinator will
include sinnilar !anguage in all coordinauorl contracts to assure that. transportation disadvantaged
related rev `.nits 3re put back into n-ansportaiiian disadvantagged services.
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E Accomplish this Projectlby:
Developing a Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan for approval by the local
Coordinating; Board and the Corm-nission. Coordinators who are newly designated to a
particular service area shall submit a local Coordinating Board approved Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan, within 12() calendar days folloveing the execution of the
Coordinator's initial memorandum of agreement with the Commission, for approval by the
Conirnissior. All subsequent Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plans shall he submitted
and approved with the corresponding memorandum of agreement. The approved
Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan Fill be implemented and monitored to provide
for cornmull'ity- wide transportation services for Purchase by non-sponsored transportation
disadvantaged persons, contracting social service a It
gencies, and oil entities that use local,
state, or fe(!eT,- . I government funds for the purchase of transportation for the transportation
disadvantaged.
Maximizing, the use of available public school transportation resources and public fixed route
or fixed schedule transit services and assuring that private or public transit, paratransit
operators, and school boards have been afforded a fair opportunity to participate to the
,nax,irru rn extent feasible in -he planning process and in the development of the provisions of
the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan for the transportation disadvantaged.
Providing or arranging 24-hour, 7-day per week transportation disadvantaged service as
required it,. thle designated service ce -area by any Federal, State or Local Government agency,
sponsoriri,g such services. The provision of said services shall be furnished in accordance
with the prior notification identified ii, the local Coordinating Board and
Commission approved Transportation Disadvantaged Serer ice Plan.
4, CompN6,ng with all local, state, and fa der-al laws dud regulatians that apply to the provision
of transportation disadvantaged services.
Submi-ting to the Conimission an Annual Operating Report detailing demographic,
operational, and financial data regarding coordination activities in the designated service
area. The report shall be prepared on forrns provided by the Gomm- fission and according to
the instructions of said forms,
F, Comply with Audit and Record Keepim, Rc.quireiiients `r,v:
117tiliz,Mg the Cornmission recogriized Chart of Ac�ounts del'ined in the Transportation
-Iccounling f6r Rural and Specialized
I g C'onsortfum Model 1,rr�fi),rm -,Iccounting �ystem
Trarsporlotion Providers (uniform a:; ounting sysTern) for all transportation disadvantaged
-icc rooses, Corrummity Transportation Coordinators with existing
� ounting and reporiing pt.
and equivalent accounting systems are not required to adopt the Chart of Accounts in lieu of
their existing Chart of Accounts but shall prepare all reports, Invoice-,, and fiscal documents
relating to the transportation disadvantaged functions and activities using the chart of
accounts and a-1-counting definitions as outlined in the above referenced manual.
2, Assurtung the responsibility of nivo: Cing for any transportation services arranged,
unless otherwise stipulated by a purchase of service contract or coordination contract,
maintaining and filing with the Commission, local Coordinating Board, and all purchasing
agencies/entities, such progress, fiscal, inventory, and other reports as those entities may,
require during the period of this Agi-cement,
4. Providing copies of finance and compliance audits to the Commission and local Coordinating
Board as requested by the Corn-mission or local Coordinating Board.
Reporting accidents involving a vehicle operated within the coordinated transportation
system in the coordinator's designated service area. Accidents involving a fatality or
fatalities must be reported to the Corrrinission not more than 24 hours after the community
transportation coordinator becomes aware of the fatal accident. t'uiy other accident, those not
involving a fatality or fatalities, with over S1,000 in Property damages, or personal injury
that requires evacuation to a medical facility or a combination of both, must be reported to
the Commission not more than 72 hours after the community transportation coordinator
becomes aware of the accident. Copics, of any accident report or reports prepared or received
by the community transportation coordinator as a result of any accident must be sent to the
Commission upon receipt or preparation of the report.
G. Retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents
pertinent to this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after termination of this Agreement. If an
audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of five (5) years, the
records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. The Coordinator shall assure that
these records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit at all reasonable times by persons duty
authorized by the Commission or this Agreement. They shall have full access to and the right to
examine any - of the said records and documents during the retention period.
H. Comply with Safety Requirements by:
Complying with Section 341.061, F.S,, and Rule 14-90. FAC, concerning System Safety; or
complying with Chapter 234.051, F,S., regarding school bus safety requirements for those
services provided through a school board: and
Assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and Commission policies relating to
drug testing. Conduct drug and alcohol testing for safety sensitive job positions within the
coordinated system regarding pre-employment, randomization, post-accident, and reasonable
suspicion as required by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit
Adniinistration.
Comply with Commission insurance requirements by maintaining at least rninimum liability
1 ')0,000 for any one person and 5200,000 per occurrence at all
insurance coverage in the amount Of S It,
times during the existence of this Agreement for all transportation services purchased or provided
for the transportation disadvantaged through The Community Transportation Coordinator. Upon the
execution o" this Agreement, the Coordinator shat', add the Commission as an additional named
insured to all ins�zance policies covering vehicles transportuig the transportation disadvantaged. In
the event of any cancellation or Oianges in the lirnits, of liability in the insurance policy, the
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insurance agerit or broker shall notify the Conunission. The Coordinator shall insure that contracting
transportation operators and coordination contractors also maintain the saine minimum liability
insurance, or an equal governmental insurance program. Insurance coverage in excess of $1 million
per occurrence must be approved by the Commission and the local Coordinating Board before
inclusion in the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan or in the justification of rates and fare
structures. Such coverage may be provided by a self-insurance program established and operating
tinder the laws oftl,.c State of Florida and written verification of insurance protection in accordance
with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes., shall be provided tea the Commission upon request.
Safeguard information by not using or disclosing any information concerning a user of services
tinder this Agreement for any purpose not in conformity with the local, state and federal regulations
(45 CFR, Part 205.50), except upon order of a court, written consent of the recipient, or his/her
responsible parent or guardian when authorized by 'taw.
K. h-otect Civil Plights bye
Complying with state and federal laws including but not limited to laws regarding
discriniination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or
national origin. The Coordinator gives this assurance in consideration of and for the purpose
of obtaining federal grants, loans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty),
property, discounts, or other federal financial assistance to programs or activities receiving or
benc.fiting from federal financial assistance and agreeing to complete a Civil Rights
Compliance Questionnaire if so requested by the Commission.
Agreeing that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of
or benefit from federal financial assistance, and that it is binding upon the Coordinator, its
successors, subcontractors, transferee, and assignees for the period during which such
assistance is provided. Assure that all operators, subcontractors, subgrantee, or others with
whorn the Coordinator arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees
in connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those
participants or employees In violation of the above statutes, regulations, guidelines, and
standards. 1'ro, the event of failure to comply, the Coordinator agrees that the Commission
may, at its discretion, seek a couri order requiring compliance with the terms of this
assurance or seek other appropriate - U
judicial or ar e riinistrativ relic," to include assistance
being tentm
-nated and further assistance being oferned.
L. To the extent allowed by Section 76 .28, Florida Statutes, and only to the monetary and other
limitations contained therein, indemnify and hold harmless the Cominission and all Of the
Corns-nission's mennbers, officers, agents, and employees; purchasing agencyientity officers, agents,
and employees,; and the local, state, and federal governments from any claim, loss, damage, cost,
charge or expense arising out of any act, action, neglect or omission by the Coordinator during the
performance of this Agreement, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to
which the (.7orrimission or said parties may be subject, except that neither the Coordinator nor any of
its sub - contractors will he liable under this section for darnages arising out of injury or damage to
persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole, negligence of the Conirrtission or any
oil its members, officers, agents or employees; purchasing agimcy!enjivy, officers, agents, and
employees; and locaL state, or federal goverrimenis. Nothing hercin is intended to serve as a waiver
of sovereign imrnunity by any ageiicy!entity or Coordinator to which sovereign immunity may be
applicable, Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state agem&yWtgl jL41L,%.,al
subdivision of the State of Florida or the federal government to be sued f* third parties in any
Matter eflSillg out of any Agreement or contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to Section
768,2,S, Florida Statutes, no agency or subdivision of the state shall be required to indemnify, insure,
or assume any liability for the Corrin-assion'S , negligence.
N4. Comply with standards and performance requirements of the Commission, the local Coordinating
Board approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, and any purchase of service
contracting agencics/entitics. Failure to meet the requirements or obligations set forth in this MOA,
and performance requirement,, established and monitored by the local Coordinating Board in the
approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, shall! be due cause for non-payment of
reimbursement invoices until such deficiencies have been addressed or corrected to the satisfaction
of the Commission,
(_`.ornply w,,th subcontracting requirements by executing or negotiating contracts for transportation
set-vices with frunsponation Operarors and Coordinatic )rj Contractors, and assuring that the
coridit:io,is of svdch contracts are maintained. The requirements of Part i, Paragraph E.S. through M
are to be included in all Contracts, subcontracts, coordinatton, contracts, and assignrnents made by
th- Coordinator for services cinder this Agreement. Said contracts, ;ubcontracts, coordination
contracts, and assigni-tients will be reviewed and approved annually by the Coordinator and local
Coordinating Board for conformance w1th the requirements of this Agreement,
0. Comply with the fallowing requirements concerning drivers and vehicles:
Drivers foi paratransit services, including coordination contractors, shall be required to
announce and Identity themselves by name and company in a manner that is conducive to
communications -with the specific passenger, upon pickup of each rider, group of riders, or
J."Presentative, guardian, or assoc late. nf the rider, except in saliations where the driver
regularly transports the ridet, of all recurring- basis, Facn driver must have photo identification
that is in view of the passenger. Name patches, inscriptions ur badges that affix to driver
clothing are acceptable. For transit services, the driver photo identification shall be in a
conspicuous location in, the vehicle.
The paratransit driver shall provide the passenger with boarding assistance, if necessary or
requested, to the seating portion of the vehicle. The boarding assistance shall include opening
the vehicle door, fastening the seat, belt or utilization of wheelchair securernent devices,
storage of' mobility assistive devices, and -'losing the vehicle door. In certain paratransit
service categories, the driver may also be required to open and close doors to buildings,
except in situations in which assistance in openingic losing building doors would not be safe
for passengers remaining on the vehicle, Assisted access mast be in a dignified manner.
Drivers may root assist wheelchair up or down more than one step, Unless it can be performed
safely as doterinmed by the passenger, guardian, and Jr"TT,
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All vehicles shall be equipped with rxo,o-way communications ons in good working order and be
audible to the driver at all times to the base.
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4, All vehicles providing service within the coordinated system, -shall have work-ills air
conditioners, and heaters in each -ehicle. Vehicles that do not have a working air conditioner
or heater will be scheduled for repair or replacement as soon as possible.
P. anther with oti h ants as foliows:
Transport an escort of a passenger and dependent children as locally negotiated and
identified in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service, Plan.
Determine locally in the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, the use, responsibility,
and cost of child restraint devices.
3. Transport with the passenger at no additional charge, passenger properly that can be carried
by the passenger andior driver in one trip and can be safely stowed on the vehicle. Additional
requirements May be negotiated for- carrying and loading rider property beyond this amount,
Passenger properly does not include wheelchairs, child seats, s- etchers, secured oxygen,
personal assistive devices, or intravenous deviecs.
Provide shelter, security, and safety ot'passeligers at vehicle transfer points.
Post a local or other toll-free number for complaints or grievances inside each vehicle. The
local complaint process shall be outlined as a section in the local Transportation
Disadvanta(,ed Service Plan including advising the dissatisfied person about the
Conimissi on's Ombudsman Prog
,ram as a step vrithin the process as approved by the local
Coordinating Board.
6. Provide out-ot-service-area trips, when deterinined locally and approved by the local
Coordinating Board, except in instances where locai ordinances prohibit such trips.
7. Keep Interior of' all vehicles fict: from cart, grease, 0:1, trash, torn upholstery, damaged or
broken seats, protruding metal or othe ac
r ()J�jects or materals which could soil itertts pieced ul
the veiiicle or provide discomfort Ior the passenger,
8. Determine locally by the local Coordinating Board and provide in the local Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan IN billing requirements of the Community Transportation
(2oordinator, All bills shall be paid to subcontractors within 7 calendar days after receipt of
said payrnern by the Coordin,0017, in accordance w,,th Section 287.0-585, Florida Statutes.
9. Maintain or have access to a passengerArip database on each rider being transported within
the systern,
M Provide each rider and escort, chfld, or personal care attendant adequate seating for
paratransit services. No more passengers than the registered passenger seating capacity shall
be scheduled or transported in a vehicle at any tirne. For transit services provided by transit
vehicles, adequate seating or standing space will be provided to each rider and escort, child,
or personal care attendant, and no more passengers than the registered passenger seating or
standing capacity shall be scheduled or transported in a vehicle at any tune.
]I- First Aid shall be determined locally and provided in the local Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan,
12. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation shall be determined locally and provided in the local
Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
11, The Commission Shall:
A. Recognize the Coordinator as the entity described in Section 427.011(5), Florida Statutes,
and Rule 41-2.002(4), F.A.C.
A. Attempt to insure that all entities with transportation disadvantaged hands will purchase
transportation disadvantaged services through the Coordinator's system.
111. The Coordinator and the Commission Further Agree:
A. Nothing in this Agreement shah require the Commission to observe or enforce compliance
with any provision thereof, perform any other act or do any other thing in contravention of
any applicable state law. If any of the provisions of"this Agreement is found by a court of law
to v olate aTly applicable state law, the purchasing agency/entity will at once notify the
Cornn,ission in writing in order that appropriate changes and modifications may be made by
i-he Commission and the Coordinator to the end that the Coordinator may proceed as soon as
possible with the provision of transportation services,
B. if any part or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement
shall be binding on the parties hereto,
C. Termination Conditions:
Termination at Will - This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon no less
than thirty (30) days notice, without cause, Said notice shall be delivered by certified
mail, return receipt required, or in person with proof of delivery.
Termination for Breach - Unless the Coordinator's breach is waived by the
Commission in writing, the Commission may, by written notice to the Coordinator,
terminate this Agreement upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice. Said notice
shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof
of delivery. Waiver by the Commission of breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to
be a modification of the terms of this Agreement, and shall not act as a waiver or
estoppel to enforcement of any provision of this Agreement. The provisions herein do
not limit the Commission's right to remedies at law or to damages.
D. 'ms agreernent will expire unless an extension is granted to the Coordinator in writing by the
Commission for the Transportation, in accordance with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes.
E. Renegotiations or Modifications of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been
reduced to writing, duly approved by the Commission, and signed by both parties hereto.
Rev, 06/01 /07
F. Notice and Contact:
The name and address of the contract manager for the Commission for this Agreement is: Executive
Director, 605 Suwannee Street, MS-49, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450. The representative/position
of the Coordinator responsible for administration of the program under this Agreement is:
In the event that either party designates different representatives after execution of this Agreement,
notice of the name and address of the new representative will be rendered in writing to the other
party and said notification attached to originals of this Agreement.
This document has been reviewed in its entirety and approved by the local Coordinating Board at its
official niect held
Coordinating Board Chairperson
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
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FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2012 FTA CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES SIGNATURE PAGE
(Required of all Applicants for FTA funding and all FTA Grantees with an active capital or formula
project)
AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT
Name of Applicant:COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Name and Relationship of Authorized Representative:Norman Feder
BY SIGNING BELOW, on behalf of the Applicant, I declare that the Applicant has duly authorized me to
make these certifications and assurances and bind the Applicant's compliance. Thus, the Applicant
agrees to comply with all Federal statutes and regulations, and follow applicable Federal directives, and
comply with the certifications and assurances as indicated on the foregoing page applicable to each
application it makes to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Federal Fiscal Year 2012.
FTA intends that the certifications and assurances the Applicant selects on the other side of this
document, as representative of the certifications and assurances, should apply, as provided, to each
project for which the Applicant seeks now, or may later seek FTA funding during Federal Fiscal Year
2012.
The Applicant affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of the certifications and assurances it has made in
the statements submitted with this document and any other submission made to FTA, and
acknowledges that the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, 31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq., and
implementing U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 CFR part 31 apply to any
certification, assurance or submission made to FTA. The criminal provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 apply to
any certification, assurance, or submission made in connection with a Federal public transportation
program authorized in 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or any other statute
In signing this document, I declare under penalties of perjury that the foregoing certifications and
assurances, and any other statements made by me on behalf of the Applicant are true and accurate.
Signature:Norman Feder Date:11/14/2011
Name:Norman Feder
Authorized Representative of Applicant
AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY
For (Name of Applicant):COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
As the undersigned Attorney for the above named Applicant, I hereby affirm to the Applicant that it has
authority under State, local, or tribal government law, as applicable, to make and comply with the
certifications and assurances as indicated on the foregoing pages. I further affirm that, in my opinion,
the certifications and assurances have been legally made and constitute legal and binding obligations on
the Applicant.
I further affirm to the Applicant that, to the best of my knowledge, there is no legislation or litigation
pending or imminent that might adversely affect the validity of these certifications and assurances, or of
the performance of the project.
Signature:Scott R Teach Date:11/7/2011
Name:Scott R Teach
Attorney for Applicant
Each Applicant for FTA funding and each FTA Grantee with an active capital or formula project must
provide an Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney pertaining to the Applicant's legal capacity. The Applicant
may enter its signature in lieu of the Attorney's signature, provided the Applicant has on file this
Affirmation, signed by the attorney and dated this Federal fiscal year.
EXHIBIT H
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCE TO FDOT
To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board
of the applicant agency and submitted with the grant application.
The Collier County BCC certifies and assures to the Florida Department
of Transportation in regard to its Application for Assistance under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 dated
December 11, 2012:
1) It shall adhere to all Certifications and Assurances made to the federal government in
its Application.
2) It shall comply with Section 341.051 Florida Statutes and Chapter 14 -73 Florida
Administrative Code.
3) It has the fiscal and managerial capability and legal authority to file the application.
4) Local matching funds will be available to purchase vehicles /equipment at the time an
order is placed.
5) It will carry adequate insurance to maintain, repair, or replace project
vehicles /equipment in the even of loss or damage due to an accident or casualty.
6) It will maintain project vehicles /equipment in good working order for the useful life
of vehicles /equipment.
7) It will return project vehicles /equipment to the Department if, for any reason, they are
no longer needed or used for the purpose intended.
8) It recognized the Department's authority to remove vehicles /equipment from its
premises, at no cost to the Department, if the Department determines the
vehicles /equipment are not used for the purpose intended, improperly maintained,
uninsured, or operated unsafely.
9) It will not enter into any lease of project vehicles /equipment or contract for
transportation services with any third party without prior written approval of the
Department.
10) It will notify the Department within 24 hours of any accident or casualty involving
project vehicles /equipment, and submit related reports as required by the Department.
11) It will submit an annual financial audit report to the Department, if required by the
Department.
Date:
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Signature:
Fred W. Coyle, Chairman
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EXHIBIT K
Coordinated Public Transit -Human Services Transportation Plan
To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board of the
applicant agency and submitted with the grant application.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners certifies and assures to the Florida Department of
Transportation in regard to its Application for Assistance under U.S.C. Section 5310 dated December
11, 2012:
1) This grant request is derived from a coordinated plan compliant with Federal Transit
Administration Circular FTA C 9070.1F.
2) The name of this coordinated plan is provided below.
Collier County Transportation Disadvantaged service plan (TDSP)
3) The agency that adopted this coordinated plan is provided below.
Collier County , Collier Area Transit & Paratransit
4) The date the coordinated plan was adopted is provided below.
May 12, 2012
5) The page number of the coordinated plan that this application supports.
Pase 7 Goal #2 Objective 2.11 and 2.12
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