Okaloosa County BOCC — August 6, 2013 — reading text

JPA No. 2 is for $200,000 for FY 2014 public transit operating expenses for FDOT Urban Corridor Funds. This project provides transit service along the US 98 Corridor. Funds will be used to reimburse Okaloosa County Transit (OCT) for transit operating expenses. No general funds are required to obtain FDOT Urban Corridor Funds. Task Order No. 47, Amendment 3 will reimburse OCT for contract transportation services to provide public transportation. RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Growth Management requests that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Supplemental JPA No.2 for FY 2014 Urban Corridor Grant Funds, to sign the Authorizing Resolution and to approve Task Order No. 47, Amendment 3 for reimbursement of operating costs to OCT. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 206 Packet Pg. 207 Packet Pg. 208 Packet Pg. 209 Packet Pg. 210 Packet Pg. 211 Packet Pg. 212  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: October 15, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elliot Kampert SUBJECT: FDOT 5311 Grant Notification of Funding DEPARTMENT: Growth Management BCC DISTRICT: ALL STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Department of Growth Management requests that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the FDOT Multi-Year Joint Participation Agreement Notification of Funding #33 and to sign Task Order No. 44, Amendment 2 for contract transportation services with Okaloosa County Transit (C03-0927-GM). BACKGROUND: FDOT Multi-Year Joint Participation Agreement Section 5311 Notification of Funding #33 for $344,130 will be used to supplement transportation operating costs in rural areas of the county. The original grant application was approved by the Board on January 22, 2013 in the amount up to $325,208, subsequently; FDOT increased the grant amount and awarded Okaloosa County additional grant funds. FDOT 5311 grant funds will be used to purchase paratransit trips and to operate the WAVE in northern areas of the County, if and when funding is available. The grant requires a 50 percent local match. Paratransit trip costs will be matched with funds from the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund and sponsoring agencies. WAVE operating costs will be matched with available local funds. Task Order No. 44, Amendment 2 will reimburse OCT for contract transportation services to provide public transportation. RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Growth Management requests that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Multi-Year Joint Participation Agreement Notification of Funding #33 and to sign the Task Order No. 44, Amendment 2 for contract transportation services with Okaloosa County Transit (C03-0927-GM). RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 213 Packet Pg. 214 Packet Pg. 215  DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF TIlE CIRCUIT COURT, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Certified Article Number January 31, 20 \3 7196 9008 9040 1466 5821 SENDERS RECORD Florida Department of Transportation Public Transportation Grants Attn: Ms. Vanessa Strickland PO Box 607 Chipley, FL 32428 RE: FDOT Grant Application for Section 5311 Program Grant and Authorizing Resolution Dear Ms. Strickland: We have enclosed one (I) signed original application and two (2) original resolutions related to the above grant program. If you should have questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Lani Birchett at (850) 609-7003 or me at (850) 651-7200 ext. 4381 . Sincerely, . ~A ._ (). ~~~t.. - ~~ Brenda L. Bailey Contracts and Grants Manager Enclosures cc: Elliot L. Kampert Lani A. Birchett o 101 E. JAMES LEE BLVD.• CRESlVIEW. FLORIDA 32536· (850) 689-5000 REPLY To: o SHALIMAR ANNEx • 1250 N. EGLIN PKWY. Sum B-11O • SHAUMAR. FLORIDA 32579 • (850) 651-7200 o BRACKIN BUn.DING· 302 NORm Wn.soN ST., Sum 203· CRESIVIEW, FLORIDA 32536· (850) 689-5000 Packet Pg. 216  RESOLUTION 13-...l.!L A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FLORIDA authorizing the signing and submission of a grant application and supporting documents and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation, and expenditure of grant funds pursuant to a grant award. WHEREAS, Okaloosa County has the authority to apply for and accept grants and expend funds pursuant to grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by Chapter 341, Florida Statues and/or by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FLORIDA: 1. This resolution applies to Federal Program(s) under U.S.C. Section 5311. 2. The submission of a grant application, supporting documents, and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation is approved. 3. The Chairman of Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is authorized to sign the application, accept a grant award, and expend grant funds pursuant to a grant award, unless specifically rescinded. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 2ih day of January, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST 4 Packet Pg. 217  2013 u.S.c. Section 5311 FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS 20.509 OPERATING, CAPITAL, JOB ACCESS, AND REVERSE COMMUTE ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MANUAL FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSIT OFFICE Packet Pg. 218  APPLIES TO APPLICANTS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE (ONLY) CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION COMPLETENESS Name of Applicant: OKALOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Check One: New Applicant Recurring Applicant _ _..,X'--_ _ __ The following documents must be included in section 5311 Operating Assistance Applications in the order listed : ./ This checkl ist ./ Applicant's cover letter (use FDOT provided cover letter) ./ Two (2) copies of the governing board's Resolution ./ Forms B-1 and Form B-2 (Operating and Administrative Expenses & Revenues; Grant Request.) ./ Application for Federal Assistance (Form 424, Code 20.509) ./ Exhibit A-I : Fact Sheet ./ Exhibit E: Single Audit Act, and a copy of the latest completed audit, if applicable Exhibit E-I : Certification of Exemption from Single Audit Act, ifapplicable ./ Exhibit F: Federal Certifications and Assurances ./ Exhibit I: FTA Section 5333(b) Assurance ./ Exhibit K: Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan Date Application submitted to Local Clearinghouse Agency January 15.2013 Additional documents required from New Applicants: Exhibit A - Current System Description. Exhibit B - Proposed Project Description. 2 Packet Pg. 219  STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners submits this Application for the Section 5311 Program Grant and agrees to comply with all assurances and exhibits attached hereto and by this reference made a part thereof, as itemized in the Checklist for Application Completeness. Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners further agrees, to the extent provided by law (in case ofa government agency in accordance with Section 129.07 and 768.28, Florida Statues) to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Department and all of its officers, agents and employees form any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or expense out of the non-compliance by the Agency, its officers, agents or employees, with any of the assurances stated in this Application. This Application is submitted on this 22nd day of January 2013 with two (2) original resolutions or certified copies of the original resolution authorizing Chairman, Don Amunds to sign this Application. Okaloosa County By Q~;.;4. 7$.Ji"Y Date Jilz-' un#, Z2., ;201.3 Title: Transit Coordinator & Grants Manager 3 Packet Pg. 220  RESOLUTION 13·~ A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FLORIDA authorizing the signing and submission of a grant application and supporting documents and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation, the acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation , and expenditure of grant funds pursuant to a grant award. WHEREAS, Okaloosa County has the authority to apply for and accept grants and expend funds pursuant to grant awards made by the Florida Department of Transportation as authorized by Chapter 341, Florida Statues and/or by the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FLORIDA: 1. This resolution applies to Federal Program(s) under U.S.C. Section 5311. 2. The submission of a grant application, supporting documents, and assurances to the Florida Department of Transportation is approved. 3. The Chairman of Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is authorized to sign the application, accept a grant award, and expend grant funds pursuant to a grant award, unless specifically rescinded . DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 22th day of January, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST 4 Packet Pg. 221  PARTB APPLIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FORM B-1 TRANSPORTATION-RELATED OPERATING and ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Name of Applicant: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners State Fiscal period requesting funding for, from