HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda TPO June 12, 2013ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) REGULAR MEETING
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Lucie TPO
466 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Suite 111
Port St. Lucie, Florida
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
S. Approval of Minutes
• March 13, 2013 Public Hearing
• March 13, 2013 Regular Meeting
6. Comments from the Public
7. Action Items
7a. Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip
and Equipment Grant and St. Lucie County Trip Rates: The
Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) will present the annual
allocation of trip and equipment grant funds from the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) and the Trip
reimbursement rates.
Action: Approve, approve with conditions, or do n
7b. CTC Memorandum of Agreement: The CTC will present the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which is the contract between the
CTC and FCTD which outlines the service standards and requirements
which must be met by the CTC.
Action: Approve, approve with conditions, or do not approve
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
June 12, 2013 — LCB Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2
8. Discussion Items
8a. Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Major
Update Status: Staff will present the status of the TDSP Major
Update including the Goals, Objectives and Strategies section reviewed
by the TDSP Major Update review committee.
8b. Update on the Transportation Coordination Network (TCN): The
CTC will provide an update on recent activities of the TCN, a
collaboration of social service agencies and transportation providers
whose purpose is to help County residents faced with physical,
developmental or economic challenges access transportation services.
9. FDOT Comments
10. Recommendations/Comments by Members
11. Staff Comments
12. Comments from the Public
13. Next Meeting: The next St. Lucie LCB meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the St. Lucie TPO, 466 SW Port St. Lucie
Boulevard, Suite 111, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
14. Adjourn
NOTICES
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regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is welcomed
without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, income, or family
status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about nondiscrimination should contact
Marceia Lathou, the Title VI/ADA Coordinator of the St. Lucie TPO, at 772-462-1593 or via
email at lathoum@stlucieco.org.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Marceia
Lathou, 772-462-1593, at least five days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB)
PUBLIC HEARING AND TRAINING WORKSHOP
DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
In lied' "of. roll call
was notedwith 11
Iled -,the_ Publi6— Hearing and Training
,a ,
Local Coordihating Board for the
(Lc, to orde"r;at 2:12 p.m.
i Members introduced themselves. A quorum
hers present.
Commissioner Paula Lewis
Tina Herzik
Carolvn Niemczvk
Jim Dwyer
Marianne Arbore
Dalia Dillon
Cindy Barnes
Stacy Malinowski
Nancy Hess
Roy Brewer
Sheng Yang
Representing:
Elected Official, TPO-Appointed
FI. Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation
Elderly Community
Children at Risk
Local Mass Transit
FI. Dept. of Elder Affairs
FI. Dept. of Health Care Administration
Economically Disadvantaged
Citizen Advocate -Transit User
Veteran Services
FDOT
E.,
5.
St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Others Attending:
Peter Buchwald
Marceia Lathou
Ed DeFini
Mary Holleran
Corine Williams
Natasha Serra
Darlene Haney
Ed Griffin
Kelly Martes
Suresh Allu
Sue Jacoby
Patti Jacoby
Mary Thomas
Stefanie Myers
Heather Young
Opening Public
Mrs. Sue Jacoby, 2181
brought her daughter Pi
desperately; lookinq for a
place of echo oyme
going to the'boetoi
three weeks seekir
ii1F7i
I here were no
be heard after
Representing:
St, Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie County - CTC
St. Lucie County
MV Transportation
MV Transportation
FI. Dept, of H,, lfh Care Administration
CTS Engineering
Port St„ Lucie' Resident
Port St. Lucie Resident
County
!e, Street,.,,..,Port St. Lucie, 34952,
meeting,id explained they are
ahydraulic lift to take Patty to her
morrow they have a ride with MV
Jacoby has been on the phone for
o help Patti to get her to job on
>k, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday,
-up to home at 5:30 p.m.
its from the public. Public comment will
of the meeting, as well.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
(FCTD)/Loca),q ordinating Board (LCB) Overview
Ms. Lathou provided an overview of the FCTD/Local Coordinating
Board (LCB) requirement for an annual public hearing. The purpose of
holding a public hearing is to receive comments from the public
regarding answering the needs of those requiring public
transportation. The Public Hearing also serves as a training workshop
for new LCB members and a refresher workshop for current members.
A PowerPoint presentation provided an overview of the purpose,
eligibility, focus, acronyms frequently used, program funding sources,
and the contribution funding program.
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St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The role of the LCB was explained. Ms. Corine Williams, Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC) was introduced.
6. Transportation Disadvantaged (TD)/Public Transportation
Overview
Ms. Williams displayed a TD Program Concept Chart explaining the
operation of the Coordinated Transportation System. She included
background and history of the transit system, how it related to
providing for the needs of the transportation disadvantaged, and
current funding sources. They have 15 TD partners through
coordinated efforts and she explained benefits to the public
through these facilities.
Other projects included JARC
events, marketing and educati
social services and mobility'
introduced Ms. Natasha Monaco
and current marketing efforts.
operational tasks were, reviev
highlights, presentations;;�award
There were no questions fror
Marianne Arbord, Local Mas
on the operation of the coor
years the Oarit„contract for
th
services for routes 1 through 6.
ridership was explained
Questions�om
oval. "'efforts, coordi
management eft6r
:,who was thanked i
tduratlonali prom
✓ed: Photos' were
s and workshops.
id,,Board or'bublic.
ants, highlights of
nating contractors,
L.S. Ms. Williams
or;;her coordination
otional efforts and
displayed of past
t, COAS,L, -presented an overview
transportation system. Every five
s is renewed, and since 1991 the
intract. She reviewed the rural
jip statistics and rates per trip for
iute maps were displayed showing
e eligibility process for paratransit
Ms. Mary Thomas;`�CTLO, who works with child training and young
adults with disabilities said transportation is always an issue. There is
a need for these programs. Ms. Arbore said she would touch base with
- -her-and exchange cards: - - ----
Ms. Patti Jacoby asked if she would have a ride. Ms. Arbore explained
the service does not run on Saturday, or after 5:30 p.m. Discussion
ensued on whether Mrs. Jacoby could have the employer change
Patti's hours. Mrs. Jacoby provided additional health information on
the request and her inability to drive.
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St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ms. Herzik asked if Vocational Rehabilitation assisted Patti or if she got
the position on her own. Mrs. Jacoby confirmed she got it on her own,
and mentioned the number of positions that Patti has held.
Commissioner Lewis suggested that the Jacobys connect with Ms.
Williams after the meeting to discuss what could be done to address
the problem and to connect with the people that can arrange
transportation.
7. Medicaid Transportation Overview
Mr. Ed. Griffin, MV Transportation, presented an overview on the
process for providing Medicaid trips. He' provided a history of MV
Transportation since 1975, nationally serving 27 states, and 9 counties
in Florida. Ms. Darlene Haney, the.General Manager, operates from the
Call Center in Martin County ,,'The3y average2,400 trips monthly,
which has increased 50%, with,g50/b-5094o out of county service.
There are insufficient providers who -,are willing to take=Medicaid in St.
Lucie County, so there -are very few local.'providers which:j's a problem
in St. Lucie County. Stagn nt funding is finother issue they are facing.
They have seen a 50% increase, in their%trip counts from 2010 and
have seen 3.2% raises. In August, the upcoming Medicaid Reform
changes will be mandated =,In August, 2014, :approximately 85% of
Medicaid population will be under, a jranaged care organization (MCO).
What thap` an is' the MCOs wi l be responsible for transportation
and will contract, Withpr ivate con,ijpanies and there will be no oversight
will maintain a prgpence throughout the intended reform and will
negotiate with NCOs to�try to provide contracts with them, and have
continuity with the service and will continue their contract with
Transportation Disadvantaged to provide the remaining 15% He
thanke&fhe LCB, staff and the citizens for the opportunity to maintain
their partnership. .'
There were ri&�tfdOstions from the Board or the public.
8. Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan
(TDSP)/Coordinated Public Transit -Human Services
Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan) Minor Update
Ms. Lathou provided a review of the annual, minor update of the
TDSP/Coordinated Plan, which addresses the transportation needs of
older adults, persons with disabilities, low-income persons, and
children at risk.
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St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
One of the duties of the LCB is to review and approve a TDSP for
consistency with approved guidelines and the goals and objectives of
the LCB.
Once approved by the LCB, the TDSP is submitted to the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) staff for
review and acceptance. A major rewrite of the TDSP is required every
five years with minor updates required annually. The current report is
the fifth TDSP annual update. (TDSP provided). The 2013 TDSP did
not include any substantive changes from the 2012 update.
There were no questions or comments from the Board.
Chairwoman Lewis explained that a Rolle -Call Vote was required to
approve, approve with conditions `or not approve the 2013
TDSP/Coordinated Plan Minor Update. Ms. Holleran called the roll for
the vote:
Chairwoman Lewis -aye; Carolyn NiemczyK�'�ye; Nancy Hess -aye;
Jim Dwyer -aye; Stacy. Malinowski-aye, Sheng Yang aye; °;_
Dalia Dillon -aye; Tina Herzik7aye; Cindy-,B,arnes-aye; Roy Brewer -aye;
Marianne Arbore-aye,
The eleven members of the,LCB vote, unanimously to approve the
2013 TDSP/Coordinated Plan MinorUpdate
9. Transportatigp Disadvantage Service Plan (TDSP)/Coordinated
Public,,,_.r.Trahsit-Hufnan. S0rvices Transportation Plan
'M5:, Lathou phQIvided an overview of the TDSP/Coordinated Plan
process and schedule in'whJch a major update will be coming before
the LCB,at the Septembermeeting. The plan will be developed in-
house constituting a savings of $20,000+. Consultants will be doing a
compreherrsive inventory of transportation services, demographic
information, and population count for the upcoming major update of
the Transit DeVOlgpment Plan which will be used in the TDSP. We will
also look at consistency with all the plans throughout the region, St.
- Lucie County -and -the State. -
There were no questions or comments from the Board.
10. Closing Public Comment - None
11. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Chairwoman Lewis suggested a short break before the next Regular
Meeting of the LCB got underway.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved by:
Mary Holleran Commissioner Paula Lewis
Board Recorder Chairwoman
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB)
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
TIME: Immediately following the 2:
LOCATION: St. Lucie TPO Boardroom
466 SW Port St. Lucie Bo
Port St. Lucie, Florldo
MINUTE!
Chairwoman Paula Lewis `caJled <i
Local Coordlnating,Board for,,the
to order at 3 20 p:m; ,A quo'r0m
2. Roll Call
30
Jim Dwyer
Stacy Mallnowskl
Dalia Dillon
Cindy Barnes
Roy Brewer
Sheng Yang
Marianne-Arbore -
Others present:
Peter Buchwald
Marceia Lathou
Ed DeFini
Mary Holleran
Public Hearing
111
ular„Meeting of the St. Lucie
ortatioh. Disadvantaged (LCB)
s, Elected Official, TPO-Appointed
Elderly Community
Citizen Advocate -Transit User
Children at Risk
Economically Disadvantaged
FI. Dept. of Elder Affairs
FI. Dept. of Health Care Administration
Veteran Services
FDOT
Local -Mass —Transit
Representing:
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
St. Lucie TPO
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
March 13, 2013
Corine Williams
Natasha Serra
M
m
St. Lucie County - CTC
St. Lucie County
posed.
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whether to approve and endorse
* MOTION - MOVED,,,.by Ms" Hess to approve the endorsement of the
Program'of Projectsproposed for receipt of JARC/New Freedom Funds.
** SECONDED by Ms;'Niemczyk Carried UNANIMOUSLY
6b. CTC Re -Designation
Ms. Lathou provided information on the St. Lucie Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) seeking the re -designation as the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for St. Lucie County.
The present Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) is Corine
Williams. Because the re -designation of the St. Lucie Board of County
Commissioners as CTC is in the best interest of the transportation
March 13, 2013 Page 3 of 5
disadvantaged residents of St. Lucie County, it was recommended that
the LCB endorse the re -designation.
There were no questions or comments from the Board.
* MOTION — MADE by Mr. Dwyer to endorse the re -designation of the
St. Lucie County Commissioners as the Community Transportation
Coordinator (CTC) for St. Lucie County.
** SECONDED by Ms. Barnes
6c. Transportation Disadvantaged
Public Transit -Human S1
(Coordinated Plan) Major
Selection:
7.
Ms. Lathou provided informe
Transit -Human Services Tran<_
to participate in a steering co
of the TDSP/Coordinated Plin;
Board at the September "rg_Qeti
Ms. Lathou
steering ci
volunteere
to participa
ng
7a. 2(
Summa
r the apt
-.and a
n''dv Hess
;teenng c
rtation
Carried
WE
Majo
ANIMOUSLY
an (TDSP) Coordinated
Transportation Plan
`;Steering Committee
TDSP Coordinated Public
i, and requested members
le upcoming development
:e, which will come to the
olunteer members for the
s. Jayne Pietrowski has
s' the second LCB member
and Ms. Hess as the two LCB
Disadvantaged Legislative Day
Ms. Lathou provided photos taken at the 14th Annual Transportation
Disadvantaged Legislative Day held on March 6th, and noted that Ms.
- - - Nancy -Hess -and -Mr -Alan -Love participated, as -well -as -Natasha Serra -.-
Ms. Hess said it was a good experience in spite of the cold weather,
and a great opportunity to speak with Senators and talk about
transportation for the disadvantaged. She was personally touched by
the event.
March 13, 2013
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7b. 2013 TPO and Florida Commission for the Transportation
Disadvantaged Legislative Priorities
Ms. Lalhou provided an update on the 2013 Legislative priorities and
noted that funding is an issue.
Commissioner Lewis agreed that TD funding has remained stagnant,
and for the first time the State is having a surplus. She spoke with a
Governor's Representative about the surplus, who said everyone was
dusting off their wish lists. She suggested= before the wish lists are
dusted off, they should do something abouf funding some of those
things that have been unfunded over they years, replenishing some of
them and looking at the things that had remained level for years, and
years prior to that, which really,, jieeded some increases, such as
transportation for the disadvantaged'. Our transportation costs have all
gone up. Would our members; please contact the. legislators, send
them an e-mail, call their offices; send a note and let them know this
is really something we can really ;get be Yi nd. It's becoming more
evident every time we`have a meeting ;tliat someone comes forward
with something that's faJleh'.1hrough the cracks and the system is not
functioning well anymore; -The limited funding can just go so far and I
would suggest we speak up,pt this -,point.
FDOT
Yang, representing CTSr Engineering, FDOT Consultants,
ed a project status update onthe tasks outlined, which included
b service,_ certification °d'`eNelopment, regional transportation
,antaged `so rvice'agreement template development, and Port St.
LMA VTCLi ° II -a rant"support.
Mr. Yang" said the t ekt step on the task schedule includes developing
the draft to fi,certif[cation for presentation to the LCB in June 2013.
He reviewed nationwide and regional agreements for TD service. The
purposes of the VTCLI II grant support program was also reviewed.
There were no questions from the Board.
Recommendations/Comments by Members - None
10. Staff Comments - None
March 13, 2013
11. Comments from the Public -None
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12. Next Meeting: The next St. Lucie LCB meeting is scheduled for June
121 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at the St. Lucie TPO, 466 SW Port St. Lucie
Boulevard, Suite 111, Port St. Lucie., Florida.
13. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Mary Holleran
Board Recorder
n
Paula
Agenda Item 7a.
HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEMORANDUM13-184
TO: St. Lucie County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation
Disadvantaged
THROUGH: Stefanie Myers, Resident Support Services Manager
FROM: Corine Williams, Transit Coordinatoril,J
DATE: June 12, 2013
SUBJECT: Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment
Allocation and Trip Rate
The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) annually allocates
funds to Community Transportation Coordinators for non -sponsored transportation
disadvantaged trips. Non -sponsored refers to those trips that are not paid for by another
source, such as Medicaid.
The total allocation for St. Lucie County for FY14 is $556,922. This amount is comprised of
$501,230 from the CTD and a local match of $55,692 from the Transit Municipal Services
Taxing Unit. The FY14 allocation is an increase of $136,789 from FY13. Funds from this
allocation will be used to purchase transportation trips for those individuals who qualify under
the transportation disadvantaged criteria.
The annual agreement includes acceptance of the award and modification of the rates of
reimbursement. The current reimbursement rate for wheelchair trips is $26.03, increasing to
$26,18 for FY14. The ambulatory rate is $15.18, increasing to $15.27.
This grant will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners on June 18 2013 for
acceptance. This grant will commence on July 1, 2013 with services provided by the Council
on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.
Attachments: Trip Rate Worksheet
Allocation notification
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Allocation of Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Funds to Counties for Fiscal Year 2013-14
Trip and Equipment
Voluntary Dollars
Trip/Equip
Grant"
County
Funds
Local Match
Total
Funds
Local Match
Total
Allocation
Alachua
$615,151
$68,350
$683,501
$270
$30
$300
$683,800
Baker
$185,620
$20,625
$206,245
$1
$0
$1
$206,246
Bay
$448,149
$49,794
$497,944
$38
$4
$42
$497,986
Bradford
$121,230
$13,470
$134,699
$1
$0
$1
$134,701
Brevard
$1,463,241
$162,582
$1,625,823
$737
$82
$819
$1,626,642
Broward
$3,718,727
$413,1921
$4,131,918
$1,396
$155
$1,551
$4,133,469
Calhoun
$179,009
$19,890
$198,899d$715
$0
$2.
$198,902
Charlotte
$364,324
$40,480
$404,804
$9
$93
$404,897
Citrus
$420,411
$46,712
$46.7,123
$15
$149
$467,273
Clay
$364,760
$40,529
$405,288
$11
$112
$405,401
Collier
$853,876
$94,875
$948,751
$9
$85
$948,836
Columbia
$322,317
$35,813
$358,129
$1
$13
$358,143
Desoto
$229,805
$25,534
$255,339
$0
'$4
$255,343
Dixie
$191,075
$21,231
$212,305
$0
$3
$212,308
Duval
$1,516,228
$168,470
$1,684,698
$80
$795
$1,685,493
Escambia
$671,156
$74,573
$745,729
$26
$256
$745,985
Flagler
$276,705
$30,745
$307,450
$10
$101
$307,551
Franklin
$175,933
$19,548
$195,481
$0
$0
$0
$195,481
Gadsden
$318,822
$35,425
$354,246
$30
$3
$33
$354,279
Gilchrist
$108,514
$12,057
$120,571
$1
.$0
$1
$120,572
Glades
$190,284
$21,1431
$211,427
$0
$0
$0
$211,427
Gulf
$170,210
$18,912
$189,122
$1
$0
$1
$189,123.
Hamilton
$157,194
$17,466
$174,660
$1
$0
$1
$174,661
Hardee
$240,124
$26,680
$266,804
$5
$1
$6
$266,810
Hendry
$332,710
$36,968
$369,677
$4
$0
$4
$369,682
Hernando
$397,378
$44,153
$441,531
$40
$5
$45
$441,576
Highlands
$453,030
$50,337
$503,366
$34
$4
$38
$503,404
Hillsborough
$1,988,655
$220,9621
$2,209,617
$983
$109
$1,092
$2,210,709
Holmes
$185,586
$20,621
$206,207
$60
$7
$67
$206,274
Indian River
$313,259
$34,807
$348,066
$34
$4
$38
$348,104
Jackson
$400,789
$44,532
$445,321
$35
$4
$39
$445,360
Jefferson
$171,983
$19,109
$191,092
$0
$0
$0
$191,092
Lafayette
$141,783
$15,754
$157,537
$0
$0
$0
$157,537
Lake
$708,711
$78,746
$787,457
$217
$24
$241
$787,697
Lee
$763,196
$84,8001
$847,996
$1,247
$139
$1,386
$849,381
Lean
$510,851
$56,761
$567,612
$365
----$41
$406
$568,018
Levy
$361,472
$40,164
$401,636
$18
$2
$20
$401,656
Liberty
$243,264
$27,029
$270,293
$0
$0
$0
$270,293
Madison
$208,724
$23,192
$231,916
$0
$0
$0
$231,916
Manatee
$583,934
$64,882
$648,815
$165
$18
$183
$648,999
Marion
$830,290
$92,255
$922,545
$75
$8
$83
$922,628
Martin
$275,520
$30,613
$306,133
$39
$4
$43
$306,176
Miami -Dade
$8,758,528
$973,170
$9,731,6981
$3,766
$419
$4.185
$9,735,883
Allocation of Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Funds to Counties for Fiscal year 2013-14
Trip and Equipment
Voluntary Dollars
Trip/Equip
Grant"
County
Funds
Local Match
Total
Funds
Local Match
Total
Allocation
Monroe
$370,154
$41,128
$411,282
$205
$23
$228
$411,510
Nassau
$293,378
$32,598
$325,976
$80
$9
$89
$326,065
Okaloosa
$465,613
$51,735
$517,348
$39
$4
$43
$517,391
Okeechobee
$253,555
$28,173
$281,728
$0
$0
$0
$281,728
Orange
$2,059,802
$228,867
$2,288,668
$784
$87
$870
$2,289,539
Osceola
$986,971
$109,6641
$1,096,635
$40
$4
$44
$1,096,679
Palm Beach
$2,750,961
$305,662
$3,056,623
$1,511
$168
$1,677
$3,058,300
Pasco
$657,648
$73,072
$730,720
$227
$25
$252
$730,972
Pinellas
$2,193,976
$243,764
$2,437,640
$630
$70
$699
$2,438,340
Polk
$1,180,558
$131,173
$1,311,731
$251
$28
$278
$1,312,009
Putnam
$331,493
$36,833
$368,326
$31
$3
$34
$368,360
SaintJohns
$378,851
$42,095
$420,945
$115
$13
$127
$421,072
Saint Lucie
$501,091
$55,6771
$556,768
$139
$16
$154
$556,922
Santa Rosa
$396,975
$44,108
$441,084
$53
$6
$59
$441,142
Sarasota
$627,749
$69,750
$697,499
$525
$58
$583
$698,082
Seminole
$680,976
$75,664
$756,640
$355
$40
$394
$757,034
Sumter
$285,526
$31,725
$317,251
$50
$6
$55
$317,306
Suwannee
$232,949
$25,983
$258,832
$19
$2
$21
$258,853
Taylor
$284,073
$31,564
$315,636
$2
$0
$2
$315,639
Union
$101,008
$11,2231
$112,232
$1
$0
$1
$112,233
Volusia
$1,052,132
$116,904
$1,169,036
$432
$48
$480
$1,169,526
Wakulla
$189,011
$21,001
$210,012
$3
$0
$3
$210,015
Walton
$376,990
$41,888
$418,877
$13
$1
$14
$418,892
Washington
$213,434
$23,715
$237,149
$3
$0
$3
$237,152
TOTALS
$47,797,296
$5,310,811
$53,108,108
$16,524
$1,836
$18,342
$53,126,450
Agenda Item 7b.
HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEMORANDUM13-190
TO: St. Lucie County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation
Disadvantaged
THROUGH: Stefanie Myers, Resident Support Services Manager
FROM: Corine Williams, Transit Coordinator
DATE: June,12, 2013
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement
BACKGROUND
The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) provides public transportation services for
transportation disadvantaged residents in St. Lucie County. The Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) has been the CTC in St. Lucie County since 1990. The Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) requires that the St. Lucie TPO
Board designate/re-designate a CTC every five years.
The contractual administration for transportation disadvantaged services by a CTC is
accomplished through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the FCTD and the
CTC. The MOA is a contract through which the FCTD outlines the statewide minimum
standards and requirements by which the CTC must operate. The current MOA expires on
June 30, 2013.
ANALYSIS
The BOCC was recently recommended for re -designation as the CTC by TPO Board
Resolution No. 13-01. The FCTD approved this recommendation at its May 21, 2013
meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the CTC Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
ATTACHMENTS
• TPO Resolution No. 13-01
• Memorandum of Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 13-01
A RESOLUTION BY THE ST. LUCIE TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDING THE
REDESIGNATION OF THE ST. LUCIE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AS THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (St. Lucie
TPO) Is the designated official planning agency for the Transportation
Disadvantaged Program in St. Lucie County;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie TPO as part of its statutory duty must recommend
to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) a
Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC);
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (St. Lucie BOCC)
has been the CTC for St. Lucie County since 1990 and through its contracted public
transportation provider, Community Transit, a division of the Council on Aging of
St. Lucie, is the primary source of public transportation in St. Lucie County
providing non -emergency transportation for Transportation Disadvantaged persons;
WHEREAS, the existing memorandum of Agreement between the FCTD and
the St. Lucie BOCC expires on June 30, 2013;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC has expressed a desire to continue in its role
as the CTC for St. Lucie County;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC and Community Transit operate in a cost
effective and efficient manner considering the economic and sometimes rural
conditions that exist;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC and Community Transit are knowledgeable of
the available resources and the demands and needs of Transportation
Disadvantaged persons in St. Lucie County;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC regularly conducts customer service surveys
that indicate an overall satisfaction with the Transportation Disadvantaged services
that are provided in St. Lucie County;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC and Community Transit comply with all
Federal, State, and local laws, policies and standards that apply to the provision of
Transportation Disadvantaged services such as drug and alcohol testing
requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
Resolution No. 13-01 Page 2 of 2
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC and Community Transit maintain a System
Safety Program Plan, as approved by the Florida Department of Transportation, and
provide safe transportation services, as recognized by the FCTD;
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC and Community Transit have the ability to
perform the coordination tasks required by the FCTD; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie BOCC is a governmental agency, and therefore, the
St. Lucie TPO is not required to comply with the competitive procurement
procedures, outlined in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, in selecting the St. Lucie
BOCC to serve as the CTC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Lucie TPO that the
St. Lucie TPO recommends to the FCTD that the St. Lucie BOCC be redesignated as
the CTC in St. Lucie County, Florida for a five-year period beginning July 1, 2013.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of April 2013.
ATTEST:
ST. LUCIE TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Marceia Lathou ayor JoAnn
Transit Program Manager Chairwoman
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
Heather Young
St, Lucie TPO Attorney
June 3, 2013
The Honorable Tom Mowery, Chair
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St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Transportation c/o Ms. Beth Ryder
Disadvantaged 2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34954
Rick Scott
Ms. Marceia Lathou
Governor
St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization
David Darm
2300 Virginia Avenue
Chairperson
Fort Pierce, Florida 34954
Mike Willingham RE: St. Lucie County Community Transportation Coordinator Designation
Vice Chairperson Memorandum of Agreement #TD1317
Steve Holmes Dear Commissioner Mowery and Ms. Lathou:
Executive Director
The St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization (MPO) has recommended St.
Lucie Board of County Commissioners to serve as the Community Transportation
Coordinator for St. Lucie County. This designation is effective July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2018. The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged met on May 21, 2013, to
take final action on this recommendation.
In preparation of the approval, enclosed are two copies of the Memorandum of Agreement.
The St. Lucie County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) is scheduled to meet on June 12,
2013, and will review the MOA document. Please have the LCB Chair execute two copies
of the signature page where designated. Once the LCB has completed its review, the
signature pages can be forwarded to St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners for signature.
Please return both signed documents to my attention. The MOA will be fully executed and
one original agreement will be returned to the Cormmmity Transportation Coordinator.
The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged appreciates your continued support
and participation in the coordinated transportation system of St. Lucie County. If you have
any questions or need any additional information, please contact me at 850-410-5712 or
email at john.irvinegdot.state.fl.us.
Sincerely,
John Irvine
Project Manager
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Enclosures: 2 Memorandums of Aereements
605 Suwannee Street, MS49 s) Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
Phone: (850) 410.5700 &r Toll Free: (800) 983.2435 w Fax: (850) 410.5752
www.dot.state.fl.usictd
Contract # TD1317
Effective: 7/1/13 to 6/30/18
STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Agreement is between the COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
DISADVANTAGED, hereby referred to as the "Commission," and St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34954, the COMMUNITY
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR, designated pursuant to Chapter 427, F.S., to serve the
transportation disadvantaged for the community that includes the entire area of St. Lucie County(ies),
and hereafter referred to as the "Coordinator."
This Agreement is made in consideration of the mutual benefits to both parties; said consideration
acknowledged hereto by the parties as good and valuable consideration.
The Parties Agree:
The Coordinator Shall:
A. Become and remain 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 implement the most cost effective transportation disadvantaged transit
system possible under the economic and other conditions that exist in the designated
service area.
B. Plan and work with Community Transportation Coordinators in adjacent and other areas of
the state to coordinate the provision of community trips that might be handled at a lower
overall cost to the community by another Coordinator. This includes honoring any
Commission -approved statewide certification program that allows for intercounty
transportation opportunities.
C. Arrange for all services in accordance with Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, and Rule 41-2,
FAC, and as further required by the Commission and the local Coordinating Board
approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
D. Return any acquired profits or surplus funds originating through the course of business as
the Coordinator that are beyond the amounts(s) specifically identified and approved in the
accompanying Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. Such profits or funds shall be
returned to the Coordinator's transportation system or to any subsequent Coordinator, as a
total transportation system subsidy, to be applied to the immediate following operational
year. The Coordinator will include similar language in all coordination contracts to assure
that transportation disadvantaged related revenues are put back into transportation
disadvantaged services.
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E. Accomplish this Project by:
1. Developing a Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan for approval by the local
Coordinating Board and the Commission. Coordinators who are newly designated
to a particular service area shall submit a local Coordinating Board approved
Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, within 120 calendar days following the
execution of the Coordinator's initial memorandum of agreement with the
Commission, for approval by the Commission. All subsequent Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plans shall be submitted and approved with the
corresponding memorandum of agreement. The approved Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan will be implemented and monitored to provide for
community -wide transportation services for purchase by non -sponsored
transportation disadvantaged persons, contracting social service agencies, and
other entities that use local, state, or federal government funds for the purchase of
transportation for the transportation disadvantaged.
2. 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 maximum extent feasible in the planning process
and in the development of the provisions of the Transportation Disadvantaged
Service Plan for the transportation disadvantaged.
3. Providing or arranging 24-hour, 7-day per week transportation disadvantaged
service as required in the designated service area by any Federal, State or Local
Government agency sponsoring such services. The provision of said services shall
be furnished in accordance with the prior notification requirements identified in the
local Coordinating Board and Commission approved Transportation Disadvantaged
Service Plan.
4. Complying with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to the
provision of transportation disadvantaged services.
5. Submitting to the Commission an Annual Operating Report detailing demographic,
operational, and financial data regarding coordination activities in the designated
service area. The report shall be prepared on forms provided by the Commission
and according to the instructions of said forms.
F. Comply with Audit and Record Keeping Requirements by:
1. Utilizing the Commission recognized Chart of Accounts defined in the
Transportation Accounting Consortium Model Uniform Accounting System for Rural
and Specialized Transportation Providers (uniform accounting system) for all
transportation disadvantaged accounting and reporting purposes. Community
Transportation Coordinators with existing 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, invoices, and fiscal documents relating to the
transportation disadvantaged functions and activities using the chart of accounts
and accounting definitions as outlined in the above referenced manual.
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2. Assuming the responsibility of invoicing for any transportation services arranged,
unless otherwise stipulated by a purchase of service contract or coordination
contract.
3. 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 Agreement.
4. Providing copies of finance and compliance audits to the Commission and local
Coordinating Board as requested by the Commission or local Coordinating Board.
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 duly 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:
1. 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
2. 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 Administration.
I. Comply with Commission insurance requirements by maintaining at least minimum liability
insurance coverage in the amount of $200,000 for any one person and $300,000 per
occurrence at all 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 of this Agreement, the
Coordinator shall add the Commission as an additional named insured to all insurance
policies covering vehicles transporting the transportation disadvantaged. In the event of
any cancellation or changes in the limits of liability in the insurance policy, the insurance
agent or broker shall notify the Commission. The Coordinator shall insure that contracting
transportation operators and coordination contractors also maintain the same 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 under the laws of the State of Florida and
written verification of insurance protection in accordance with Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes, shall be provided to the Commission upon request.
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J. Safeguard information by not using or disclosing any information concerning a user of
services under 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 law.
K. Protect Civil Rights by:
1. Complying with state and federal laws including but not limited to laws regarding
discrimination 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 benefiting from federal financial assistance and
agreeing to complete a Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire if so requested by
the Commission.
2. 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 whom 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.
In the event of failure to comply, the Coordinator agrees that the Commission may,
at its discretion, seek a court order requiring compliance with the terms of this
assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or administrative relief, to include
assistance being terminated and further assistance being denied.
L. To the extent allowed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and only to the monetary and
other limitations contained therein, indemnify and hold harmless the Commission and all of
the Commission's members, officers, agents, and employees; purchasing agency/entity
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 Commission or said parties
may be subject, except that neither the Coordinator nor any of its sub -contractors will be
liable under this section for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property
directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of the Commission or any of its
members, officers, agents or employees; purchasing agency/entity, officers, agents, and
employees; and local, state, or federal governments. Nothing herein is intended to serve
as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any agency/entity or Coordinator to which sovereign
immunity may be applicable. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state
agency/entity or political subdivision of the State of Florida or the federal government to be
sued by third parties in any matter arising out of any Agreement or contract.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, no agency or
subdivision of the state shall be required to indemnify, insure, or assume any liability for
the Commission's negligence.
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M. Comply with standards and performance requirements of the Commission, the local
Coordinating Board approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, and any
purchase of service contracting agencies/entities. Failure to meet the requirements or
obligations set forth in this MOA, and performance requirements 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.
N. Comply with subcontracting requirements by executing or negotiating contracts for
transportation services with Transportation Operators and Coordination Contractors, and
assuring that the conditions of such contracts are maintained. The requirements of Part 1,
Paragraph E.S. through M are to be included in all contracts, subcontracts, coordination
contracts, and assignments made by the Coordinator for services under this Agreement.
Said contracts, subcontracts, coordination contracts, and assignments will be reviewed
and approved annually by the Coordinator and local Coordinating Board for conformance
with the requirements of this Agreement.
O. Comply with the following requirements concerning drivers and vehicles:
1. Drivers for paratransit services, including coordination contractors, shall be required
to announce and identify 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 representative, guardian, or associate of the rider, except in
situations where the driver regularly transports the rider on a recurring basis. Each
driver must have photo identification that is in view of the passenger. Name
patches, inscriptions or badges that affix to driver clothing are acceptable. For
transit services, the driver photo identification shall be in a conspicuous location in
the vehicle.
2. 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 securement devices, storage of mobility assistive devices,
and closing 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 opening/closing building doors would not be safe for
passengers remaining on the vehicle. Assisted access must be in a dignified
manner. Drivers may not assist wheelchair up or down more than one step, unless
it can be performed safely as determined by the passenger, guardian, and driver.
3. All vehicles shall be equipped with two-way communications in good working order
and be audible to the driver at all times to the base:
4. All vehicles providing service within the coordinated system, shall have working air
conditioners and heaters in each vehicle. Vehicles that do not have a working air
conditioner or heater will be scheduled for repair or replacement as soon as
possible.
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P. Comply with other requirements as follows:
1. Transport an escort of a passenger and dependent children as locally negotiated
and identified in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
2. 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 property that can
be carried by the passenger and/or 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 property does not include
wheelchairs, child seats, stretchers, secured oxygen, personal assistive devices, or
intravenous devices.
4. Provide shelter, security, and safety of passengers at vehicle transfer points.
5. 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 Disadvantaged Service Plan including advising the dissatisfied
person about the Commission's Ombudsman Program as a step within the process
as approved by the local Coordinating Board.
6. Provide out -of -service -area trips, when determined locally and approved by the
local Coordinating Board, except in instances where local ordinances prohibit such
trips.
7. Keep interior of all vehicles free from dirt, grime, oil, trash, torn upholstery, damaged
or broken seats, protruding metal or other objects or materials which could soil
items placed in the vehicle or provide discomfort for the passenger.
8. Determine locally by the local Coordinating Board and provide in the local
Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan the billing requirements of the
Community Transportation Coordinator. All bills shall be paid to subcontractors
within 7 calendar days after receipt of said payment by the Coordinator, in
accordance with Section 287.0585, Florida Statutes.
9. Maintain or have access to a passenger/trip database on each rider being
transported within the system.
10. Provide each rider and escort, child, 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 time. 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 time.
11. First Aid shall be determined locally and provided in the local Transportation
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Disadvantaged Service Plan.
12. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation shall be determined locally and provided in the local
Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.
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.
B. Attempt to insure that all entities with transportation disadvantaged funds will purchase
transportation disadvantaged services through the Coordinator's system.
III. The Coordinator and the Commission Further Agree:
A. Nothing in this Agreement shall 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 violate any applicable state law, the purchasing agency/entity will at once notify the
Commission in writing in order that appropriate changes and modifications may be made
by the 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.
2. 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. This agreement will expire unless an extension is granted to the Coordinator in writing by
the Commission, 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. 04/02/2012
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:
Beth Ryder
St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners
Community Services Division
2300 Virginia Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
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 meeting held on June 12, 2013.
Coordinating Board Chairperson
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR:
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Agency Name
Printed Name of Authorized Individual
Signature:
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STATE OF FLORIDA, COMMISSION FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED:
Steven Holmes
Printed Name of Authorized Individual
Signature:
Title: Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
Agenda Item 8a.
TO: Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation
Disadvantaged (LCB)
THROUGH: Peter Buchwald
Executive Director
FROM: Kristen Nowicki
Planning Specialist
DATE: June 4, 2013
SUBJECT: Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP)
Major Update Status
BACKGROUND
The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged requires that
the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan/Coordinated Plan (TDSP) be
updated annually (minor update) with a major update adopted within 120
calendar days of the designation / re -designation of the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC). The St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) is being re -designated officially as the St. Lucie CTC
on July 1, 2013. Therefore, the new TDSP, known as the major update, is
due in October 2013. It will be reviewed by the LCB at its September 2013
meeting.
ANALYSIS
The TDSP Review Committee is assisting with the development of the new
TDSP. The TDSP Review Committee features the following representation:
Corine Williams, Lauren Johnson St. Lucie County Community Services
Marceia Lathou, Kristen Nowicki St. Lucie TPO
Marianne Arbore Council on Aging of St. Lucie
Nancy Hess, Jayne Pietrowski LCB Members
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
June 4, 2013 Page 2 of 2
The Committee has met to develop the Mission, Goals, Objectives, and
Strategies to reflect and address the needs of the Transportation
Disadvantaged community. This development includes recognizing the
changes in Federal funding, the work beginning one year ago with the
Transportation Coordination Network (TCN), and the current available data.
The Mission, Goals 1, 2, and 3, and the related objectives and strategies,
have been developed as a result of a TDSP Review Committee's meeting in
May 2013. The Committee will continue to assist with development of the
Major Update which will be presented in full to the LCB at its September
2013 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss the Mission, Goals 1, 2, and 3, and the related objectives and
strategies, and provide input to the TDSP Review Committee.
ATTACHMENT
• TDSP Major Update Excerpt
TDSP/Coordinated Plan Major Update - 2013
TABLE 2 — MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
The mission of the St. Lucie Transportation Disadvantaged Program is:
To provide a safe, efficient, and accessible coordinated
transportation system that enhances the mobility and
accessibility of all St. Lucie County residents and visitors.
The following goals, objectives and strategies have been adopted to further
the mission above.
GOAL 1: Maximize the coordination of transportation services for
the transportation disadvantaged and social services organizations.
Estimated Date
Responsible
of Completion
Agency
Objective 1.1 - Minimize the
duplication of transportation
disadvantaged services provided
within and outside the County.
Strategy 1.1.1 - Annually update an
September
CTC/TPO
inventory of transportation resources for
2014
the transportation disadvantaged
available in or planned for the service
area.
Strategy 1.1.2 - Continue to work with
Ongoing
CTC
other CTCs and coordinated contractors in
the region to facilitate inter -county trips.
Objective 1.2 - Bring all of the social
service organizations that provide
transportation into the coordinated
system through purchase of service
contracts; coordination contracts,
and/or joint use agreements.
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TDSP/Coordinated Plan Major Update - 2013
TABLE 2 — MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
Strategy 1.2.1 - Annually advise
transportation providers about the nature
and benefits of coordinated transportation
services and request that the providers
enter into purchase of service contracts,
coordination contracts, and/or joint use
agreements.
Objective 1.3 - Identify and address
actual or perceived barriers to
coordination of transportation
services in St. Lucie County.
September
2014
Strategy 1.3.1 - Continue holding TCN Every Other
Meetings with coordinated contractors, Month
social service agencies, and contracted
transportation operators.
CTC
CTC
Strategy 1.3.2 - Meet with the local As Needed CTC
medical community to advocate for the
prioritization of TD clients.
Strategy 1.3.3 -Continue networking Ongoing CTC
and expand outreach to the local
community through the TCN and other
sources.
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TDSP/Coordinated Plan Major Update - 2013
TABLE 2 — MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
GOAL 2: Plan for the expansion of the coordinated transportation
system as necessary to meet the demand and needs of the
transportation disadvantaged.
Estimated Date
Responsible
of Completion
Agency
Objective 2.1 - Assure the provision
of adequate vehicle capacity to meet
the demand for transportation
disadvantaged services.
Strategy 2.1.1 - Continue to compare
Ongoing
COASL/Other
current capacity with needed capacity
Agencies
identified in transit capital
acquisition/replacement plans as outlined
in the current Transit Development Plan
and TPO Transportation Improvement
Program.
Objective 2.2 - Assure the provision
of adequate operating capacity to
meet the demand for transportation
disadvantaged services.
Strategy 2.2.1 - Continue to compare
Ongoing
COASL/Other
current personnel to needed personnel to
Agencies
provide for the overall efficiency of the
system and conduct employee training
that optimizes the use of resources.
Objective 2.3 - Encourage nonprofit
and private sector participation in the
identification and implementation of
solutions to the mobility needs of St.
Lucie County residents.
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TDSP/Coordinated Plan Major Update - 2013
TABLE 2 — MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
Strategy 2.3.1 - Pursue all available
Ongoing
CTC/COASL/
funding opportunities at the federal, state
TPO
and local levels as well as from private
and non-traditional sources.
Strategy 2.3.2 - Continue to work with
Ongoing
CTC/COASL/
the Florida Legislature, the Commission
TPO
for the Transportation Disadvantaged,
and other entities to increase
transportation disadvantaged funding.
Also see Strategies 1.2.1, 1.3.1, and
1.3.3
GOAL 3: Provide for the most cost-effective provision of
transportation disadvantaged services.
Estimated Date
Responsible
of Completion
Agency
Objective 3.1 - Seek to minimize the
costs required to operate and
administer transportation
disadvantaged services.
Strategy 3.1.1 -Continue to transfer
Ongoing
COASL
capable individuals to the fixed route
system.
Strategy 3.1.2 - Continue to enforce the
Ongoing
COASL
no-show policy for the demand response
service.
Strategy 3.1.3 - Continue travel training
Ongoing
CTC / COASL
outreach to the local community.
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Agenda Item 8b.
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
• What's new?!
• Funding Subcommittee
• Peer Mentorine
Subcommittee
• Services Expansion
Subcommittee
• Veterans (VTCLI-II) Outreach
& Assessment
• Next TCNMeetine
May 2013
® Lucie
The Transportation Coordination Network (TCN)
What?
Collaborative that provides safe, dependable, affordable and
courteous transportation services.
Who?
Social service agencies and transportation providers assist
those with challenges to get where they need to go.
Why?
Existing services cannot meet all the needs of residents.
Creative solutions and collaboration are needed to help with
physical, developmental and/or economic challenges to
transportation.
Where?
* Within St. Lucie County * Out of County
How?
Bridge gaps identifying funding, coordinating scheduling,
identifying needs, educating residents, and more.
WHAT'S NEW
Grants Awarded & Pending
• Job Access Reverse Commute & New
Freedom (JARC/NF) - approved to
provide funds to COASL and The ARC.
The funds are from various sources
and have local matches, including a
$2,500 match from TCN member
Sarah's Kitchen.
• The Allegany Franciscan Ministry's
grant with Mustard Seed Ministries at
the helm. If awarded- may provide
funds fortrips forthose who are non -
Medicaid, undocumented, disabled
veterans and/or high -risk pregnant
women.
• Transit Planning for All grant, could
provide $20,000 toward evaluating
the needs assessment data, as well as
involving more seniors and
individuals with disabilities in the
transit planning process.
e Newman's Own - Up to $20,000
to support military families. Very
competitive. Veterans Post 318
has applied and is taking the lead!
Needs Assessment Survey
• Over 400 surveys completed, with
a goal of 750.
Special thanks to the IRSC Capstone
Students who have made this happen!
Trip Providers
• More taxi companies are joining
the TCN. Contracts for rides at a
rate of $2.50 per mile are already
in place.
• FDOT is supporting the creation of
a Taxi self -certification process to
increase the credibility and
reputation of providers in the
state. Certification will require
licenses, background checks,
insurance, etc.
Major Update
St. Lucie TPO is compiling the "Major
Update" of the Transportation
Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP).
This plan must be updated and
approved as a requirement for federal
funding. Input from everyone is
needed to ensure that the gaps in
service are identified and potential
solutions proposed! Let us know what
needs exist so we can put plans in
place to address in the next 5 years.
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TCN Connection
Mission: To identify sources of funding and
resources for the TCN.
• In -kind support (such as equipment,
space, supplies, etc.)
• Vehicles
• Grants
• Technical Assistance
• Additional network members
Grant applications are in the works and new
partners are being recruited to help with the
hunt!
"Travel Training Ambassadors" are
needed!
Help residents feel comfortable and
confident when riding transit.
A new travel training video to increase
the awareness of and sensitivity to the
challenges faced because of a disability or the mobility limitations
of seniors.
Cap stone students are creating the video to teach the basics of
fixed route transportation and the new features of the Gillig
buses.
When the time is right, the kick-off
for intensive recruitment of
experienced transit riders will begin.
Volunteer drivers will also be
enlisted to assist Martin County with
the Volunteer Driver Program
developed by MTM.
Efforts are being made to make SLC a
host site for a fall Travel Training for
residents, volunteers, and partners.
This newly established collaborative is striving to assess the transportation needs
within the veteran community. The Florida Department of Transportation has
created surveys for Veterans Service Organizations and for the general veteran
community. Survey data will be used to define the barriers faced and lead the
community to identifying solutions to overcoming those challenges.
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Focus: Pooling community resources to maximize services, minimize duplication and reduce
operation costs.
• Expand Martin County Volunteer Driver Program (VDP)
• Gas Mileage Reimbursement for Volunteers
• Gas Vouchers
• Taxi vouchers
• Increase the number of private transportation providers that
provide Taxi and/or shuttle services
• Create database with all available resources
A public hearing on May 7 gathered community input on the proposed
changes to the Treasure Coast Connector Plus's fixed route system and
provided more insight into unmet community needs.
The Arc of St. Lucie County is a non-profit that provides services to individuals with mental, physical or
developmental disabilities. A partner of St. Lucie County's local Transportation Disadvantaged (TD)
coordinating system since 1996, 18 agency vehicles provide daily door-to-door transportation to
individuals enrolled in ARC programs.
The "Ride to Work" Program (RTW) was initiated by ARC through funding under the Job Access Reverse Commute
(JARC)* grant and provides trips for individuals to/from work or vocational training that meet the eligibility standards.
Approved rides must have income between 0-150% of the Federal Poverty Level. This program has been very successful,
as illustrated below.
JG was struggling as she had no transportation to attend the Workforce job training program. Through Ride to Work she
was able to actively participate in the training and eventually obtained work at a local store. She has been able to
maintain that employment for more than a year with the ongoing support of RTW. This simple solution has given her the
hand -up that she needed to change her life.
For more information about this program or others offered by The Arc go to www.arcofstlucie.org or call 772-468-7879.
`JARC funds and match are provided through Florida Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Authority and local funds.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, May 21st 2013 at 3:00pm in the Community Services Classroom at 437 N 7
Street, Fort Pierce.
Agenda:
• Provide updates on existing initiatives
• Continue identifying needs and potential solutions with the Transportation disadvantaged Plan and Transit
Development Service Plan.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOCC UPCOMING TCN MEETINGS:
Community Services Check us out online! • 7/16/13
437 N. 7th Street
• 9/17/13
(772) 462 -1777 www.stiucieco.org/community • 11/19/13
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