Resolution 2013-050 RESOLUTION NO. 50
A RESOLUTION CREATING AN AD HOC COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
CREATION AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR FUNCTIONS,
POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND
COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND
FILLING OF VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL FROM
OFFICE, FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR
OFFICERS; QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE; AND
PROVIDING FOR SUNSET.
WHEREAS, Collier Area Transit (CAT) began operation in February 2001, by
providing fixed-route service in Collier County, including a route operating on Marco Island, and
a Marco Express route with service to and from Immokalee; and
WHEREAS, by 2006, use of the CAT service exceeded one million riders; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, in response to community demand, CAT substantially expanded its
service area within Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the importance of public
transportation to the community and desires to establish an ad hoc advisory committee to ensure
that these services are efficient and meet community needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA,THAT:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Collier County Public Transit Advisory
Committee.
There is hereby created the ad hoc Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
(hereinafter the "Advisory Committee"). The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies,
issues, programs, and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County.
SECTION TWO: Functions, Powers and Duties of the Advisory Committee.
The duties of the Advisory Committee will include, but not be limited to, the following:
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1. To review and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
regarding transit policy, issues, programs and plans that will support the purpose as set forth
herein.
2. To evaluate established policies, procedures, ordinances and development
regulations and make recommendations in support of efficient and effective public transit for the
future.
3. To serve as a forum for advancing countywide public transportation.
4. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a program plan as provided in
the Transit Development Plan.
5. To provide to the Board of County Commissioners a work plan detailing the goals
and objectives of the Advisory Committee to be undertaken for the following year.
SECTION THREE: Appointment and Composition, Terms of Office, Attendance and
Filling of Vacancies.
The Advisory Committee shall be composed of nine members whose membership shall
include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County and, if
possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related services, social
services, and transportation and planning professionals. At least two representatives shall be
passengers of the system.
Members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the
Board of County Commissioners. Members shall be sought in accordance with and shall meet
the qualifications for membership and requirements outlined in Ordinance No. 01-55, as
amended, or by its successor ordinance. Appointment of members to the Advisory Committee
shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the
date of appointment. Each appointment shall be for a term of twelve (12) months.
Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
SECTION FOUR. Removal from Office; Failure to Attend Meetings.
Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No.
01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.
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SECTION FIVE. Officers; Quorum; Rules of Procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Advisory Committee shall elect a
chairman and vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one-year term
with eligibility for reelection. The presence of five or more members shall constitute a quorum
of the Advisory Committee necessary to take action and transact business.
The Advisory Committee shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt by-laws
for the scope and transaction of business to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Advisory Committee shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations. Copies of all Advisory Committee minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits
shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
SECTION SIX: Sunset.
The duration of the Advisory Committee is 12 months from the date of the Committee's
first public meeting.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this 26th day of February, 2013.
ATTEST: BOARD d , COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E,J3ROCYC,Clerk COLLIE' • I T , F ORIDA
By. '.
Attest as tot'iraNtilf Clerk GEO ' •.. FILLER, ESQ.
CHAIRWOMAN
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
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