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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application
between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and
Augusta, Georgia for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Attachments
2. Discuss proposed new General Manager for McDonald Transit.
Attachments
3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services
Committee held on May 27, 2014.
Attachments
4. Provide an update on the status of Transportation Investment
Act Projects in ARC. Explain the rationale utilized in shifting
funds from one project to another without specific notification
to the Commissioner(s) whose districts are impacted. The
support for the TIA came from some constituents that had
concerns about a particular project that was rated Tier 1 but has
now been added to long-range transportation plans. (Requested
by Commissioner Bill Lockett)
Attachments
5. Ms. Valerie Mirshak: Seeking final approval of lease
agreement between Augusta, GA (Augusta Parks &
Recreation) and the Imagination Station Steering Committee
relative to the Hickman Park Community Building. (Deferred
from the June 3, 2014 Commission Meeting)
Attachments
Public Service Committee Meeting
6/9/2014 12:45 PM
5311 Rural Grant
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application
between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and
Augusta, Georgia for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Background:The Augusta-Richmond County Commission annually approves
Augusta Public Transit’s Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application
for providing rural transportation service to the citizens of
Augusta-Richmond County.
Analysis:The renewal of this contract will allow Augusta Public Transit to
continue providing Rural transportation service to the citizens of
Rural Augusta-Richmond County.
Financial Impact:The Augusta-Richmond County share of the budget for 2014 and
½ 2015 is approximately $143,366.
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve the submission of the grant.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
budgeted in 2014 budget 546-09-1120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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EXHIBIT 6
(Page 1 of 2)
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLTCATION WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR A GRANT FORPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 5311 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT LAWSUNDER CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE.
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation are authorized tomake grant to non-urbanized areas for mass transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon applicant, including theprovision by it of the local share of project costs; and
WHEREAS, it is required by the United States Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of
Transportation in accord with the provisions of Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the
filing of an application for assistance under the Federal Transit Act, the applicant gives an assurance that it will
comply with Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and under the United States Department of Transportation
requirements thereunder; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED BY Auqusta-Richmond Countv (Auqusta. Georqia - A potitical
subdivision of the State of Georoia. AKA Richmond Countv). hereinafter referred to as the "APPLICANT",
1. That the (Mavor Deke Gopenhaver) hereinafter referred to as the "Official is authorized to execute and file an
application on the behalf of the Applicant, a City/County government, with the Georgia Department of
Transportation to aid in the financing of public transportation assistance pursuant to Section 5311 of the
Federal Transit Act."
2. That the Official is authorized to execute and file such application and assurances or any other document
required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation effectuating
the purpose of Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
3. That the Official is authorized to execute and file all other standard assurances or any other document required
by the Georgia Department of Transportation or the U.S. Department of Transportation in connection with the
appl ication for pu bl ic tra nsportation assista nce.
4. That the Otficial is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation or
the Georgia Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application of the project.
5. That the Official is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the Applicant with the Georgia
Department of Transportation in connection with the application for public transportation assistance.
6. That the applicant while making application to or receiving grants from the Federal Transit Administration will
comply with FTA Circular 9040.1c, FTA Certifications and Assurances for Federal Assistance 2014 as listed in
Appendix M and General Operating Guidelines as illustrated in Appendix D of the Georgia State Management
Plan and Administrative Guide for Rural Public Transportation Proorams.
7. That the Applicant has or will have available in the General Fund the required non-federal funds to
meet local share requirements.
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EXHIBIT 6
(Page 2 of2)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of _,2014.
Ghairman of Gommission or Sole Commissioner
Deke Copenhaver. Mavor
Type Name and Title
Signed, sealed and delivered this day of ,2014 in the presence of
Witness
Notary Public/Notary Seal
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned duly qualified and acting (Clerk of Commission ) of ( Auqusta. GA. )(Title of Certifying/Attesting Officiat) (Appticant's Legat Name)
certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting held on
2014
Name of Certifying/Attesting Officer
County Seal
Title of Gertifying/Attesting Officer
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Item # 1
Public Service Committee Meeting
6/9/2014 12:45 PM
McDonald Transit GM
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Discuss proposed new General Manager for McDonald Transit.
Background:See the attachments.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
No funding required
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 2
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McDONALD TRANSIT
May 20,2074
Ms. Sharon Dottery
Transit Contract Manager
1535 Fenwick Street
Augusta, Georgia 30904
RE: Transit Management Agreement
RFP #13-125
Dear Ms. Dottery:
It is a pleasure to serve the citizens of Augusta - Richmond.
Our lnterim General Manager, Mark Dorner, has agreed to accept an offer to become General Manager
contingent on client advise and consent. This position is integral to our service through the professional
services agreement. As such, we respectfully request the advice and consent of Augusta - Richmond in
this important decision.
Mark Dorner will serve as lnterim General Manager until this issue is resolved. We look forward to
responding to any questions which may arise. Mr. Lett will be available to appear at the June 9,2O!4
meeting with Mr. Dorner. lf the item is at a different date, it would be my pleasure to attend.
""
President
cc: Ms. Tameka Allen, Deputy Administrator
Mr. Kenneth S. Bray, Staff Attorney
3800 Sandshell Drive ' Suite L85 ' Fort Worth, Texas 76137 '817-232-9551,.Fax817-232-9560 . www.mcdonaldtransit.com
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Mark A Dorner
7614 Galliano Circle
Austin TX 78749
Phone 512-897-8350
mdorner@mcdonaldtransit.com
EXPERIECE
April 2012 to present
Assignments with McDonald Transit, 3800 Sandshell Dr. Ste. 185, Fort Worth TX 76137
March 2014 to present,
Interim General Manager of Augusta Transit Management Inc. contractor to Augusta Public Transit,
providing the qualified leadership and instilling confidence in all employees and most importantly our
client. Resumed work on several stalled policies and have introduced several means and methods that
have been successful at other properties. There is exciting potential in Augusta with a good work force
that is seeking the proper guidance and winning attitude with teamwork focus to provide safe and reliable
public transit that the citizens of Augusta deserve.
January to March 2014
In January McDonald Transit offered opportunity to expanded my experience and the first assignment
would be as Interim Director of Maintenance, for Citibus Lubbock TX, where I provided direction of a
work force of two dozen employees including two Lead Foreman, several Mechanics and several
Laborers while pending the interview and placement of new Director. During this assignment managed
several projects that had been stalled or abandoned that included returning the bus washer to working
order and installation of protective barrier for a natural gas fueled hotsy pressure water unit that had been
over looked for months and had even passed Fire Department inspection while posing as a severe danger.
Also made arrangements for several bus pads and shelters to be placed that had also been sidelined. While
also dealing with the daily requirements of providing maintenance of an aging and very mixed fleet of
Fixed Route Service (FRS), dedicated Texas Tech (TT) campus service and ADA transit. Introduced to
IMaint software program. In addition I was placed on the bid for Yuma AZ requiring a visit of several
days to become familiar with the scope of services; ultimately this contract was not pursued by McDonald
Transit.
April 2012 to January 2014
Director of Safety and Training Travis Transit Management Inc.; the primary FRS contractor to Capital
Metro of Austin TX, responsible for overseeing the safety and training needs of all employees. Oversaw a
four person Safety Team that was tasked with reviewing accidents to determine preventability and
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develop corrective measures; enforcing safety guidelines to prevent further injury or loss of assets; and
the training of new hires and remedial training of existing employees to obtain company standards.
Introduced several programs to the workforce to include; a defined Return To Work program with
standards set before being released to work, Established minimum requirements for Post-Accident
training for every Preventable accident that includes returning to the scene and discussions of options that
may have occurred to possibly avoiding the accident in the first place. Encouraged the adaption of
TAPTCO training that is making an impact on new Operators, as a structured course that was not in
existence prior. In addition core TAPTCO subjects are used in Post-Accident training. After reviewing the
poor accountability of the locally implemented Defect Card introduced the DVIR (Driver Vehicle
Inspection Record) book process as required by FTA and DOT regulations for revenue vehicles. Inception
date of contract was 19 August 2012; after the 4th of July holiday a plan was prepared and an eight hour
Safety Refresher Training program developed that all employees to include Operators, Mechanics,
Facilities Maintenance, Service island, Supervisors and Administrative staff had to attend no later than 45
days after that date; of the nearly 800 employees only less than two dozen personnel had failed to
complete the training prior to inception date. The remainder were completed shortly thereafter and well
prior to the contractual date. Amongst process of a workforce and workplace that had been conducting
itself as an intra-government agency to metamorphosis into employees of a responsible and liable
contractor there was several barriers that were both physical and mental, to include a workforce that was
demoralized and intentionally misinformed by the local union that exploited the suicides of two Operators
and one Service Island personnel shortly before or after the transition, the gaining of the trust and
confidence of employees was the most daunting; but accomplished. Introduced several industry wide
regulations such as OSHA acceptable safety inspections, enforcement of corrective actions and
documented follow up. As probably one of the nation’s premier public transit agencies there are many
civic functions to include SXSW (South by South West), ACL (Austin City Lights) and Formula One
(F1) racing events, community response to disasters such as the Halloween Flood of 2013, and the
response for service request to transport victims of various circumstance. And the fact that as the capital
every weekend and nearly every day included some special event that required assembly on Congress
Ave., our primary route through downtown Austin. Integrated various means to issue information and
instructions to such a dispersed workforce throughout the day and night and oversaw the conduct of the
2013 CMTA Bus Roadeo and hosted the 2013 Texas State Bus Roadeo. I have a working understanding
of Trapeze Workforce Management Software; SPEARS maintenance software, DVR, DriveCam and
SmartDrive video systems.
September 2007 to April 2012
I have served with the following contractors providing service for Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT)
of Colorado Springs.
July 2011 to April 2012
McDonald Transit, 3800 Sandshell Dr., Fort Worth TX 76137
DBA Colorado Springs Transit Management, 1070 Transit Dr., Colorado Springs CO 80903
Road Supervisor, provided for the supervision of the FRS bus system of MMT.
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June 2011 to July 2011
Dave Benson & Associates, 1422 Alamo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907,
Travel Trainer as an independent contractor to MMT to train people with disabilities currently using para-
transit to become more familiar and comfortable with using FRS; empowering and creating independence.
February 2009 to May 2011
Veolia Transportation, 720 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL 60148
Local contact 2930 N El Paso St., Colorado Springs CO 80907 OUT OF BUSINESS 2014
Safety and Training Manger for para-transit and Front Range Express (FREX) contracts for MMT,
deployed to Phoenix AZ in 2010 for a period of three months to assist in an intense and accelerated
training program for temporary operators pending potential work force walkout.
September 2007 to February 2009
MV Transportation, 4620 W. America Dr., Fairfield CA 94534 BUSINESS RELOCATED 2012
Promoted to Road Supervisor in April 2008, providing supervision and management of FRS express
operating from Colorado Springs to Denver. Initially hired with MV Transportation in September 2007 as
a para-transit operator then selected for motor coach operator training and licensed with P2 endorsement,
at that time I was the only CDL holder and became the designated trainer for the FREX (Front Range
Express) start up.
February 2007 to September 2007
Motor Carrier Vehicle Operator,
Full Coverage Transportation, Colorado Springs CO (719) 635-7501 OUT OF BUSINESS 2008
Operating Freightliner Century Class and Peterbilt 379 Class with 48-foot flatbed trailer on local and
regional service involving various freight including steel pipes, hay, palletized goods and light
construction equipment. Completed over 36,000 miles without incident.
April 2004 to January 2007
Armed Security Officer,
Alutiiq-Wackenhut Security Services, Fort Carson CO (719) 524-0695 OUT OF BUSINESS 2007
‘Guardian of Americas Warriors’-Protecting the national assets of US Army personnel and equipment at
Fort Carson CO by manning access control points and allowing only authorized persons to enter base.
POST (Police Officer Standard Trained) modeled training but not certified, working in cooperation with
US Army Military Police and Department of Army Police. Promoted meritoriously to Sergeant, February
2006.
MILITARY SERVICE
July 1986 to April 1993
United States Marine Corps
Attained rank of Sergeant and as a Non-Commissioned Officer provided the supervision and
organizational needs for an 81mm Mortar Team with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and a Special Operations
Infantry Platoon with Marine Corps Security Forces Company-Panama.
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EDUCATIO
*FEMA NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 & 901 courses, March 2011.
*Veolia Management Advancement Program (VMAP), June 2009.
* DOT Substance Abuse in the Workplace, Training for Supervisors Course certificate, most recent
January 2014.
* Colorado class A CDL with P2, tanker, and double/triple trailer endorsements.
* Attended Jones Real Estate College of Colorado Springs, for licensed realtor in 2005; not certified.
* Attended Blair College of Colorado Springs, for Associate in Business Management in 2000, not
completed
COMPUTER SKILLS- Familiar with most common computer hardware and software.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
6/9/2014 12:45 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on May 27, 2014.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
6/9/2014 12:45 PM
Transportation Investment Act
Department:
Caption:Provide an update on the status of Transportation Investment Act
Projects in ARC. Explain the rationale utilized in shifting funds
from one project to another without specific notification to the
Commissioner(s) whose districts are impacted. The support for the
TIA came from some constituents that had concerns about a
particular project that was rated Tier 1 but has now been added to
long-range transportation plans. (Requested by Commissioner
Bill Lockett)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 4
Public Service Committee Meeting
6/9/2014 12:45 PM
Valerie Mirshak
Department:
Caption:Ms. Valerie Mirshak: Seeking final approval of lease agreement
between Augusta, GA (Augusta Parks & Recreation) and the
Imagination Station Steering Committee relative to the Hickman
Park Community Building. (Deferred from the June 3, 2014
Commission Meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
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