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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5311 RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FY 2011 APPLICATION • t ofrq,y O Vance C. Smith, Jr., Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF TANSPORTATION r +.► 0"6* :o One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree f� = Street, NW * � ; ; Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Telephone: (404) 631 -1000 June 14, 2010 Julie Allsup Richmond County Commission 1535 Fenwick Street Augusta, Georgia 30904 Dear Ms. Allsup: RE: SECTION 5311 RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, FY 2011 APPLICATION Attached please find a copy of your Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation application for funding for FY 2011. This is for County records. If you have questions, please advise. Sincerely, Cecilia J. Ashley District Public Transportation Coordinator Phone: 478 -552 -4634 attachment • EXHIBIT 1 SECTION 5311 GRANT APPLICATION COVER SHEET & CHECKLIST (For the Application Period FY 2009) Application Preparer: Julie Allsup Phone No. 706 - 821 -1497 City /County: Augusta/Richmond County Exhibit Number. - PART I: Executive Summary 0 The Organization 0 The Market 0 The Operations The Marketing Program 0 Financial Data 0 Budget (Printed from RMIS) 0 Copy of December Reimbursement Request 0 or Final Request ❑ Purchase of Service Agreement (If Applicable) ❑ Fully Allocated Cost Computation(s) (If Applicable) ❑ Exhibit 3 Third Party Operator Agreement (If Applicable) ❑ Copy of Mobile Radio License (If Applicable) ❑ PART II: 1. Annual Listing of Certification and Assurances 0 Exhibit 5 2. Clearinghouse Review Form (SC -4) 0 Exhibit 6 3. Authorizing Resolution 21 Exhibit 7 4. Private Enterprise Coordination a. Submit Exhibits 8A & 8B I1 Exhibits 8A/8B 5. Charter Service: Certification of No Intent 0 Exhibit 9A Certification of Intent ❑ Exhibit 9B 6. Section 5333(b) Labor Warranty 0 Exhibit 10 7. FTA Title VI Data Collection and Recording: Part I. General Reporting Requirements 0 Exhibit 11 Part II. Grantees Monitoring Procedures 0 Exhibit 11 8. Substance Abuse Certification Exhibit 12 9. Certification of Equal Access ❑ Exhibit 13 Indicate by N/A any items that are not applicable. Reviewed: Public Transportation Coordinator Date Financial Review /Compliance Review Date Programming Review Date Transit Vehicle Operations Review Date 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. APPLICANT: Augusta/Richmond County 2. CONTACT PERSON: Julie Allsup 3. ADDRESS, PHONE NO.: 1535 Fenwick Street, Augusta, GA 30904, 706 - 821 -1819 4. NUMBER OF YEARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPERATING: 22 5. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: To provide rural transportation to all residents of the County 6. MARKETS SERVED: All residents of the County 7. COMMUNITY BENEFITS: Increased citizen mobility, coordination of transportation resources, promotion of local businesses which in turn contributes to the economy of the County. 8. NUMBER OF VEHICLES IN PROGRAM: 5 9. NUMBER THAT ARE LIFT EQUIPPED: 2 10. NUMBER OF MOBILE RADIOS: 5 11. DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL 1'1'EMS BEING REQUESTED: One shuttle van (R2536, 94,866 miles) 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED MARKETING EFFORTS: Efforts will include press releases to groups and organizational meetings; advertisement through local newspapers and radio stations; informational flyers TOTAL BUDGET REQUESTED 13. OPERATING: FEDERAL $ 91,429 LOCAL $91,429 14. CAPITAL: FEDERAL $ 34,240 STATE $4,280 LOCAL $ 4,280 15. GRAND TOTAL: FEDERAL $125,669 STATE $4,280 LOCAL $95,709 16. REVENUE TARGET FROM P.O.S.: $0 17. FAREBOX REVENUE: $20,318 1 } t ORGANIZATION The Richmond County Board of Commissioners comprises the local government responsible for setting objectives for the rural public transportation system. The local government's near -term objectives for the program are to provide cost effective mobility and to meet demand - response requests for all county residents for public transportation. The rural public transportation management team consists of Heyward Johnson and Julie Alisup. Heyward Johnson is the Transit Director. Julie is the Program Manager for Section 5311 and is responsible for budgeting, financial reports and MIS reports. She also performs the duties of the dispatcher and schedules passenger trips. The Program Manager /dispatcher is located at the Richmond County Public Transit office in Augusta. Objectives for this application period are to increase ridership while decreasing the passenger per mile ratio so that the program will be in compliance with Department of Transportation service policy parameters. The management team would also like to increase revenues generated through the farebox to offset the local funding match. The transit program interacts and coordinates with other local government services and county operations in an attempt to achieve unified county transportation that most effectively utilizes transportation needs. MARKET All Richmond County residents have the opportunity to use the public transportation system regardless of their location in the county, financial status or personal characteristics. The market for the transit system is not geographically concentrated, but rather evenly distributed throughout the county. The county serves the general public and also coordinates programs with church groups, civic clubs, non - profit organizations and county organizations. Continuing public awareness efforts are made to promote the program in order to meet personal needs, medical needs, shopping needs, recreational need and job related needs. 2 1 • • OPERATIONS Capital resources available for providing the service are shown in the following vehicle inventory chart. The chart includes the vehicle number, a description of the vehicle which includes a lift or mobile radio, if applicable, the mileage as of June 30, 2008 and the current year condition of the vehicle. The combination of demand/response and route deviation service is utilized. Charter, purchase of service, direct fare service and subscription service are all available under program guidelines although the county may not elect to offer all these services. Local service policies are in place. Quality control of operations is an important consideration. Minor customer complaints are handled by the van drivers and/or the dispatcher. Major complaints are handled by the program manager in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners. The operating and financial data are accumulated through daily reports from the drivers and the manager. The county maintains separate records of farebox, purchase of service, if applicable, and charter, if applicable. Cost recovered from purchase of service or charter must at a minimum recover 100% of the fully allocated cost. Richmond County charges $2.00 in farebox for every one -way passenger trip. The operating performance for the system is shown in the following charts. Where the County does not meet the service policy, improvements will be achieved through improved utilization and more efficient operation of the system. OPERATING PERFORMANCE LAST CALENDAR YEAR VEHICLE # OWPT/Mo. Hrs./Mo. Miles/Mo. PT/Mile 2462 160 113 1858 .09 2463 242 166 2700 .09 2536 243 139 2382 .09 2769 152 111 1754 .09 2770 180 150 2188 .08 OPERATING PERFORMANCE PROJECTED FOR CURRENT YEAR VEHICLE # OWPT/Mo. Hrs./Mo. Miles/Mo. PT/Mile 2462 78 70 1126 .07 2463 176 158 2363 .08 2536 139 126 2020 .08 2769 185 155 2633 .08 2770 180 169 2385 .08 3 1 , OPERATING PERFORMANCE PROJECTED FOR APPLICATION PERIOD VEHICLE # OWPT/Mo. Hrs./Mo. Miles/Mo. PT/Mile 2462 100 800 1130 .08 2463 176 158 2370 .08 2536 139 126 2020 .08 2769 185 155 2633 .08 2770 180 170 2390 .08 MARKETING The County utilizes "word of mouth" for advertising services. They strive to establish a good public image by promoting promptness, cleanliness, affordability, courteousness and efficiency. Additional marketing techniques involve the use of public service announcements in the newspaper and on the radio to advertise the program on an ongoing basis as well as to issue status updates relative to routing and scheduling changes. The program director /manager identifies individuals, groups and organizations in need of transportation services on a regular basis or for special events. The system makes available information relative to the program on a regular basis to any interested persons. The stimulation of new ridership as well as increased revenues and improved recognition of the transportation service are the intended accomplishments for marketing for transit. The monthly utilization reports will reflect the effectiveness of the marketing. No cost estimates are available; however, no marketing purchases will be effected without prior knowledge and approval of the Department of Transportation staff. The program attempts to utilize marketing methods that can be achieved without expenditure of monies. FINANCIAL DATA The financial portion of the transit system is detailed in the following section. The following chart shows the previous year, current year and projected year Section 5311 share, local share, farebox revenues as well as purchase of service, if applicable. The County understands that farebox, purchase of service and charter revenues must be documented and that a minimum of twenty percent of the total administrative and operating gross budget must come from farebox revenues. All funds requested for operating and capital expenses are included in the Rural Transportation Improvement Program, State Transportation Improvement Program and Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program projections as applicable. 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OR The Applicant agrees to comply with the applicable requirements of the following categories it has selected: 01. Assurances Required For Each Applicant. ❑ 02. Lobbying. ❑ 03. Procurement Compliance. ❑ 04. Protections for Private Providers of Public Transportation. ❑ 05. Public Hearing. ❑ 06. Acquisition of Rolling Stock for Use in Revenue Service. ❑ 07. Acquisition of Capital Assets by Lease. ❑ 08. Bus Testing. ❑ 09. Charter Service Agreement. ❑ 10. School Transportation Agreement. ❑ 11. Demand Responsive Service ❑ 12. Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use. ❑ 13. Interest and Other Financing Costs. ❑ 14. Intelligent Transportation Systems. ❑ 15. Urbanized Area Formula Program. ❑ 16. Clean Fuels Grant Program. ❑ 17. Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Formula Program and Pilot Program ❑ 18. Non - urbanized Area Formula Program for States. ❑ 19. Job Access and Reverse Commute Program. ❑ 20. New Freedom Program. ❑ 21. Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program. ❑ 22. Tribal Transit Program ❑ 23. Infrastructure Finance Projects. ❑ 24. Deposits of Federal Financial Assistance to a State Infrastructure Banks. ❑ , t Appendix FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2011 FTA CERTIFCATIONS AND ASSURANCES SIGNATURE PAGE (Required of all Applicants for FTA assistance and all FTA Grantees with an active capital or formula project) AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT Name of Applicant: Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") Name and Relationship of Authorized Representative: Deke Copenhaver, Mayor BY SIGNING BELOW, on behalf of the Applicant, I declare that the Applicant has duly authorized me to make these certifications and assurances and bind the Applicant's compliance. Thus, the Applicant agrees to comply with all Federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, and directives, and with the certifications and assurances as indicated on the foregoing page applicable to each application it makes to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Federal Fiscal Year 2011. FTA intends that the certifications and assurances the Applicant selects on the other side of this document, as representative of the certifications and assurances in this document, should apply, as provided, to each project for which the Applicant seeks now, or later, seek FTA assistance during Federal Fiscal Year 2009. The Applicant affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of the certifications and assurances it has made in the statements submitted herein with this document and any other submission made to FTA, and acknowledges that the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, 31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq., and implementing U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 CFR part 31 apply to any certification, assurance, or submission made to FTA. The criminal fraud provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 apply to any certification, assurance, or submission made in connection with a Federal public transportation program authorized in 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or any other statute In signing this document, I declare under penalties of perjury that the foregoing certifications and assurances, and any other statements made by me on behalf of the Applicant are true and correct. mature: n t......---- , Date: C 1'/ , , � r wi 14 / Da Deke Copenhaver • Authorized Representative of Applicant AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY For (Name of Applicant): Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") As the undersigned Attorney for the above named Applicant, I hereby affirm to the Applicant that it has authority under State, local, or tribal government law, as applicable, to make and comply with the certifications and assurances as indicated on the foregoing pages. I further affirm that, in my opinion, the certifications and assurances have been legally made and constitute legal and binding obligations on the Applicant. I further affirm to the Applicant that, to the best of my knowledge, there is no legislation or litigation pending or imminent that might adversely affect the validity of these certifications and assurances, or of the performance of the project. Signature: W ' / , Da /7tf Name: ' / f t Attorney for Applicant Each Applicant for FTA financial assistance and each FTA Grantee with an active) capital or formula project must provide an Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney pertaining to the Applicant's legal capacity. The Applicant may enter its signature in lieu of the Attorney's signature, provided the Applicant has on file this Affirmation, signed by the attomey and dated this Federal fiscal year. EXHIBIT 6* (Page 1 of 2) Georgia Intergovernmental Consultation Process Intergovernmental Coordination Form Applicant: Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") Project Name: Augusta - Richmond County Transit Applicant's Address: 530 Greene Street Municipal Building Room 806, Augusta, GA 30911 Name and Title of Contact Person: Julie A. Allsup Phone: 706 - 821 -1721 Impacted City /Cities: Impacted County /Counties: Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia Project Description (Nature, Purpose, Location): The Section 5311 Program funds will be used to provide Rural Public Transit statewide. This application will provide funding for capital and /or operating expenses. It will, as well provide funding for the Intercity Bus Program, RTAP and State Administration of the Section 5311 program. FUNDING Federal Catalog Number: 20.509 Source $Amount Federal Program Name: Section 5311 Basic Federal Grant $ 125,669 Federal Agency Name: Federal Transit Administration State Matching Grant $ 4,280 Federal Agency's Address: 230 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30303 -1512 Local Matching Grant $ 95,709 Other Matching Grant $ Name and Title of Contact Person: Myra Immings, Community Planner Total Cost $225,658 Telephone: (404) 865 -5608 Impacted Regional and Metropolitan Clearinghouse: Mayor / ('i ( +v Signature of Authorizing Official Title Date A6a''i ;l' * Please send completed form to: State Clearinghouse c/o Barbara Jackson, Office of Planning and Budget, Suite 8069, 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. (404) 656 -3855, Fax #: (404) 656 -7916. * Send copy to the affected MPO (except Atlanta) if appropriate. Do Not Send to the Regional Development Center (RDC) j,lea it 1,, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET Sonny Perdue Trey Childress Governor Director GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORANDUM EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS TO: Cecilia Ashley Georgia DOT- Ofc. of District Engineer FROM: Barbara Jackson 1 Georgia State Clearinghouse DATE: 5/21/2010 APPLICANT: Augusta/Richmond County, GA PROJECT: Section 5311: Richmond County Transit STATE ID: GA100514001 CFDA NO.: 20.509 The applicant/sponsor is advised that Central Savannah River Area RC is one of the reviewers for this project. As noted of attachment, they will not be commenting until after the review period closes. Any comments will be forwarded to you. Provided that there are no impending issues, the State level review of the above- referenced proposal will have been completed, and the proposal found to be consistent with those state or regional goals, policies, plans, fiscal resources, criteria for Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), environmental impacts, federal executive orders, acts and/or rules and regulations with which the state is concerned. /bj Enc.: CSRA RC, May 21, 2010 Form NCC Oct. 2008 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Office: 404 - 656 -3855 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Fax: 770- 344 -3568 GEORGIA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE MEMORANDUM EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 REVIEW PROCESS TO: Cecilia Ashley Georgia DOT- Ofc. of District Engineer FROM: Barbara Jackson DATE: 5/14/2010 APPLICANT: Augusta/Richmond County, GA PROJECT: Section 5311: Richmond County Transit CFDA #: 20.509 STATE ID: GA100514001 FEDERAL ID: Correspondence related to the above project was received by the Georgia State Clearinghouse on 5/13/2010. The review has been initiated and every effort is being made to ensure prompt action. The proposal will be reviewed for its .consistency with goals, policies, plans, objectives, programs, environmental impact, criteria for Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) or inconsistencies with federal executive orders, acts and/or rules and regulations, and if applicable, with budgetary restraints. The initial review process should be completed by 6/11/2010 (approximately). If the Clearinghouse has not contacted you by that date, please call (404) 656 -3855, and we will check into the delay. We appreciate your cooperation on this matter. In future correspondence regarding this project, please include the State Application Identifier number shown above. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact us at the above number. Form SC -1 Oct. 2008 EXHIBIT 7 (Page 1 of 2) AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR A GRANT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 5311 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT LAWS UNDER CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration and the Georgia Depattuient of Transportation are authorized to make grant to non - urbanized areas for mass transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon applicant, including the provision 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 VI 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 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and under the United States Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY, Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") hereinafter referred to as the "APPLICANT ", 1. That the Mayor 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 VI 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 application for public transportation assistance. 4. That the Official 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 Depaitnient 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 9040.1 F, FTA Certifications and Assurances for Federal Assistance in FY 2010 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 Programs. 7. That the Applicant has or will have available in the General Fund the required non - federal funds to meet local share requirements. EXHIBIT 7 (Page 2 of 2) APPROVED AND ADOPTED th ? 1 day of kc ti' , 2 ! 9 . (j '4 V - 4 04 Mayor Signature Deke Copenhaver, Mayor Type Name and Title Signed, sealed and delivered this 4/45 day of y � , 20 �C✓ in the presence of .i :.. J/`e. Witness / / '' L2 »2 &2/4 Notarblic/Notary Seal Notary Pub C °$2Zs: "No ccu t , Georgia 27, 2010 CERTIFICATE The undersigned duly qualified and acting Clerk of Commission of Augusta, Georgia certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct cop of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting held on /127( 4 20/). i ' ih 1 E4 PI& Na e of Cer ying /Attesting Officer / f' County Seal Title of e i i fying /Attesting Officer EXHIBIT 8A PRIVATE ENTERPRISE COORDINATION CERTIFICATION List of private providers operating in the service area: Augusta Cab Co. Checker Cab of Augusta Curtis Cab, Inc. Horizon Motor Coach Super Cab National Cab Radio Cab Community Cab Yellow Cab T &T Transportation Southeastern Stages Lewis Bus Lines Greyhound Bus Lines Jackson Bus Line The Master's Coach Co Augusta NET Savannah Rivers Charters Gold Cross Bus Travel Center Reliable Taxi Fetner Charters Best Friend Express Lion Taxi Cyndi's Cab Co Joel's Cab Peach City Charter &Tours Bus Charter & Tours Date Notified: 03/01/2010 Attach Notice and Affidavit from newspaper or letter sent to private providers. Last Day to Respond: 03/16/2010 Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") will annually review existing service and any proposed service changes to determine the feasibility of private providers providing the public service. An annual review will be scheduled and a review format will be developed to carry out this task. Private providers will be notified and their interest in the service provision will be assessed. Private providers will be invited to attend and be a part of the annual review process. Additional Private Enterprise requirements are outlined in Appendix F. Date: 11 9 I (6 { Signature of Au horized Officer 4ain wit/if ke Copenhaver, Mayor Name and Title of Authorized Officer EXHIBIT 8B EXH)BIT 8B NOTICE OF OPPORTUNfiY,pQR A PUBLIC'HEARING PRIVATE ENT€RPRISE C©ORptNATiON , RURA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM applying}for (Augusta - Richmond County) is funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. : Sec, - tion.5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural and small urban areas. The (Augusta- Richmond "County) will offer gen -;' eras public transportation to all citizens of (Augusta= Richmond County) for any wort?r- Whits Purpose, including but not limited. '' to shopping, medical treatment, social servi and other purposes. The( Augusta= Riohmond County) solicits pri- !. vate sector input and participation to assure . that private for Profit operators have :a fair and' timely opportunity.to attici- pate' lathe development of this program The (Augusta- Richmond County) also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation'. services. The;((Augusta- Richmond County) also solicits ct,irn,tents. and ; concerns from the disabled population and their, representatives to assure; that issues relating to -the disabled are addressed in the c servtoe design proposed' during the planning process. Interested persons; are Invited'to request that a pub hearing be held to discuss the services • bei o ffered =or. development of the applica . Written comments, requests for a public hear - t(on ingandfor written notice of intent by private` tor.prafit transportation' operators to provide :or particjpate in the .above services "should -be submitted no: later: thane fifteen (15) days from the da of t p ublication to: Mr . Dake Copenhaver, Ma y o r Augusta - - Richmond• County 5319 Greene`Street Augusta, Gg, 30911 If nor se eor is ia received within the fifteeen days,` the'Llepartn ent of Transportation ,wfU (15) orooeedwithBheappli tien. There has been no response to this advertisement. 0 --el . ..," - k z---------- C `. f S ignature of Authorized Officer i ff 1 1G" AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION ATTORNEY OR AGENCY Augusta Richmond County Transit Department BUSINESS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF RICHMOND Personally appeared before me, /k1 fft . WO , to me known, who being sworn, deposes and says: That he /she is the authorized agent of Southeastern Newspapers Company, LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company, doing business in said county under the trade name of The Augusta Chronicle, a newspaper published in said County; that he /she is authorized to make affidavits of publication on behalf of said publisher company; The Augusta Chronicle; that said newspaper is of general circulation in said county and in the area adjacent thereto; that he /she has reviewed the regular editions of said newspapers published on and finds that the following advertisement appeared in each of said editions, to -wit: March 1, 2010 ; ,,: ' jN i (deponent) Sworn to and subscribed before me This -- 25 day of March 2010 ik 0 Nota e • Richmond County, Georgia. EXHIBIT 9A CERTIFICATION OF NO INTENT OF CHARTER SERVICE Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") certifies that it does not intend to provide charter service with FTA funded equipment or facilities during the operating period of this application. Should the Applicant decide to provide charter service, the Applicant will notify the Georgia Department of Transportation no less than 90 days prior to implementation of this service. DATE: /-"t" / / Signature of Au orized Officer Wigrreke Copenhaver, Mayor Name and Title of Authorized Officer EXHIBIT 10 (Page 1 of 6) SPECIAL SECTION 5333(b) WARRANTY FOR APPLICATION TO THE SMALL URBAN AND RURAL PROGRAM The following language shall be made part of the contract of assistance with the State or other public body charged with allocation and administration of funds provided under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311: A. General application The Public Body Georgia DOT agrees that, in the absence of waiver by the Depaitment of Labor, the terms and conditions of this warranty, as set forth below, shall apply for the protection of the transportation related employees of any employer providing transportation services assisted by the Project (Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ")and the transportation related employees of any other surface public transportation providers in the transportation servcbe area of the Project. The Public Body shall provide to the Department of Labor and maintain at all times during the Project an • accurate, up -to -date listing of all existing transportation providers which are eligible Recipients of transportation assistance funded by the Project, in the transportation service area of the Project, and any labor organizations representing the employees of such providers. Certification by the Public Body to the Department of Labor that the designated Recipients have indicated in writing acceptance of the terms and conditions of the warranty arrangement will be sufficient to permit the flow of Section 5311 funding in the absence of a finding of non - compliance by the Department of Labor. B. Standard Terms and Conditions (1) The Project shall be carried out in such a manner and upon such terms and conditions as will not adversely affect employees of the Recipient and of any other surface public transportation provider in the transportation service area of the Project. It shall be an obligation of the recipient and any other legally responsible party designated by the Public body to assure that any and all transportation services assisted by the Project are contracted for and operated in such a manner that they do not impair the rights and interests of affected employees. The term "Project," as used herein, shall not be limited to the particular facility, service or operation assisted by Federal funds, but shall include any changes, whether organizational, or otherwise, which are a result of the assistance provided. The phrase "as a result of the Project," shall when used in this arrangement, include events related to the Project occurring in anticipation of, during, and subsequent to the Project and any program of efficiencies or economies related thereto; provided, however, that volume rises and falls of business, or changes in volume and character of employment brought about by causes other than the Project (including any economies or efficiencies unrelated to the Project) are not within the purview of this arrangement. An employee covered by this arrangement, who is not dismissed, displaced or otherwise worsened in his position with regard to his employment as a result of the Project, but who is dismissed, displaced or otherwise worsened solely because of the total or partial termination of the Project, discontinuance of Project services, or exhaustion of Project funding shall not be deemed eligible for a dismissal or displacement allowance within the meaning of paragraphs (6) and (9) of the Model agreement or applicable provisions of substitute comparable arrangements. r r EXHIBIT 10 (Page 2 of 6) (2)(a) Where employees of a Recipient are represented for collective bargaining purposes, all Project services provided by that Recipient shall be provided under and in accordance with any collective bargaining agreement applicable to such employees which is then in effect. (2)(b) The Recipient or legally responsible party shall provide to all affected employees sixty (60) days' notice of intended actions which may result in displacements or dismissals or rearrangements of the working forces. In the case of employees represented by a union, such notice shall be provided by certified mail through their representatives. The notice shall contain a full and adequate statement of the proposed changes, and an estimate of the number of employees affected by the intended changes, and the number and classifications of any jobs in the Recipient's employment available to be filled by such affected employees. (2)(c) The procedures of this subparagraph shall apply to cases where notices involve employees represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. At the request of either the Recipient or the representatives of such employees negotiations for the purposes of reaching agreement with respect to the applications of the terms and conditions of this arrangement shall commence immediately. If no agreement is reached within twenty (20) days from the commencement of negotiations, any party to the dispute may submit the matter to dispute settlement procedures in accordance with paragraph (4) of this warranty... The foregoing procedures shall be complied with and carried out prior to the institution of the intended action. (3) For the purpose of providing the statutory required protections including those specifically mandated by 49 U.S.C. Section 5333(b) the public body will assure as a condition of the release of funds that the Recipient agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the National (Model) Section 5333(b) Agreement executed July 23, 1975, identified below provided that other comparable arrangements may be substituted therefore, if approved by the Secretary of Labor and certified for inclusion in these conditions. Such protective arrangements shall include, without being limited to, such provisions as may be necessary for (1) the preservation of rights, privileges, and benefits (including continuation of pension rights and benefits) under existing collective bargaining agreements or otherwise; (2) the continuation of collective bargaining rights; (3) the protection of individual employees against a worsening of their positions with respect to their employment; (4) assurances of employment to employees of acquired mass transportation systems and priority of reemployment of employees terminated or laid off; and (5) paid training and retraining programs. Such arrangements shall include provisions protecting individual employees against a worsening of their positions with respect to their employment which shall in no event provide benefits less than those established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 11347 [the codified citation of Section 5(2)(f) of the Act of February 4, 1987 (24 Stat. 379), as amended]. 'For purposes of this warranty agreement, paragraphs (1);(2);(5);(15 );(22);(23);(24);(26)(27);(28); and (29) of the Model Section 5333(b) Agreement, executed July 23, 1975 are to be omitted. r r EXHIBIT 10 (Page 3 of 6) (4) Any dispute or controversy arising regarding the application, interpretation, or enforcement of any of the provisions of this arrangement which cannot be settled by and between the parties at interest within thirty (30) days after the dispute or controversy first arises, may be referred by any such party to any final and binding disputes settlement procedure acceptable to the parties, or in the event they cannot agree upon such procedure, to the Depai lrnent of Labor or an impartial third party designated by the Depar l►nent of Labor for final and binding determination. The compensation and expenses of the impartial third party, and any other jointly incurred expenses, shall be borne equally by the parties to the proceeding and all other expenses shall be paid by the party incurring them. In the event of any dispute as to whether or not a particular employee was affected by the Project, it shall be his obligation to identify the Project and specify the pertinent facts of the Project relied upon. It shall then be the burden of either the Recipient or other party legally responsible for the application of these conditions to prove that factors other than the Project affected the employees. The claiming employee shall prevail if it is established that the Project had an effect upon the employee even if other factors may also have affected the employee. (5) The Recipient or other legally responsible party designated by the Public Body will be financially responsible for the application of these conditions and will make the necessary arrangements so that any employee covered by these arrangements, or the union representative of such employee, may file claim of violation of these arrangements with the Recipient within sixty (60) days of the date he is terminated or laid off as a result of the Project, or within eighteen (18) months of the date his position with respect to his employment is otherwise worsened as a result of the Project. In the latter case, if the events giving rise to the claim have occurred over an extended period, the 18 -month limitation shall be measured from the last such event. No benefits shall be payable for any period prior to six (6) months from the date of the filing of any claim. (6) Nothing in this arrangement shall be construed as depriving any employee of any rights or benefits which such employee may have under existing employment or collective bargaining agreements, nor shall this arrangement be deemed a waiver of any rights or any union or of any represented employee derived from any other agreement or provision of federal, state or local law. (7) In the event any employee covered by these arrangements is terminated or laid off as a result of the Project, he shall be granted priority of employment or reemployment to fill any vacant position within the control of the Recipient for which he is, or by training or retraining within a reasonable period, can become qualified. In the event training or retraining is required by such employment or reemployment, the Recipient or other legally responsible party designated by the Public Body shall provide or provide for such training or retraining at no cost to the employee. f EXHIBIT 10 (Page 4 of 6) (8) The Recipient will post, in a prominent and accessible place, a notice stating that the Recipient has received federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 and has agreed to comply with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. Section 5333(b). This notice shall also specify the terms and conditions set forth herein for the protection of employees. The Recipient shall maintain and keep on file all relevant books and records in sufficient detail as to provide the basic information necessary to the proper application, administration; and enforcement of these arrangements and to the proper determination of any claims arising thereunder. (9) Any labor organization which is the collective bargaining representative of employees covered by these arrangements, may become a party to these arrangements by serving written notice of its desire to do so upon the recipient and the Depai tinent of Labor. In the event of any disagreement that such labor organization represents covered employees, or is otherwise eligible to become a party to these arrangements, as applied to the Project, the dispute as to whether such organization shall participate shall be determined by the Secretary of Labor. (10) In the event the Project is approved for assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, the foregoing terms and conditions shall be made part of the contract of assistance between the federal government and the Public Body or Recipient of federal funds, provided, however, that this arrangement shall not merge into the contract of assistance, but shall be independently binding and enforceable by and upon the parties thereto, and by any covered employee or his representative, in accordance with its terms, nor shall any other employee protective agreement merge into this arrangement, but each shall be independently binding and enforceable by and upon the parties thereto, in accordance with its terms. C. Waiver As part of the grant approval process, either the Recipient or other legally responsible party designated by the Public Body may in writing seek from the Secretary of Labor a waiver of the statutory required protections. The Secretary will waive these protections in cases, where at the time of the requested waiver, the Secretary determines that there are no employees of the Recipient or of any other surface public transportation providers in the transportation service area who could be potentially affected by the Project. A 30 -day notice of proposed waiver will be given by the Department of Labor and in the absence of timely objection, the waiver will become final at the end of the 30 -day notice period. In the event of timely objection, the Department of Labor will review the matter and determine whether a waiver shall be granted. In the absence of waiver, these protections shall apply to the Project. EXHIBIT 10 (Page 5 of 6) D. Acceptance The Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") does hereby adopt and accept all terms and conditions of this Special Section 5333(b) Warranty. Furthermore, the Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ")assures that this agreement will be in force during the contractual period with the Georgia Depaitiuent of Transportation for assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act. Executed this day of L , 20 /✓ JO's Signature of thorized Officer Deke Copenhaver, Mayor Title of Authorized Officer EXHIBIT 10 (Page 6 of 6) Project Description, Listing of Recipients, Eligible Surface Public Transportation Providers and Labor Representation Project Recipients Other Surface Union Description Identify applicant Public Representation of (listing of capital of transportation Transportation Employees, If Any equipment, type of assistance (legal Providers (include service provided)* entity) and the taxis) actual provider of the service Augusta, Augusta Cab Co. Curtis Cab, Inc. Three 14 Georgia, a Super Cab N/A passenger Vans, political Radio Cab Yellow Cab two 16 Subdivision of Southeastern passenger the State of Stages Gold Cross Shuttle Buses Georgia (also Bus Travel Center Horizon Motor With Lift known as Coach "Richmond Master's Coach Co. Peach City Charters County ") & Tours City & County Taxi Cyndi's Cab Co. *Public Augusta Net T &T Transportation Transportation Best Friend Express Joel's Cab Checker Cab of Augusta Community Cab Reliable Taxi Lion Taxi National Cab Fetner Charters Bus Charter &Tours Area Served by this project: Richmond County, Georgia Submit to the Office of Intermodal Programs by November 30, 2010 for reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Labor. *Existing EXHIBIT 11 ANNUAL TITLE VI UPDATE No lawsuits or complaints have been filed against the Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") Section 5311 program. Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") has not applied for any other financial assistance for the Section 5311 program. No Civil Rights compliance review activity has been conducted in the last three years. Signature of Authorized Officer Date o �ek e Copenhaver, Mayor Name and Title of Authorized Officer r EXHIBIT 11, PART II Name of Applicant: Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") PART II — MONITORING PROCEDURES A. Level of Service — Overview 1. Total Population: 209,000 A. Minority Percentage: 54% 2. Transit Service A. Type of Service: Demand /Response B. Days /Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 5:30am- 5:OOpm C. Number of Vehicles: 5 D. Wheelchair Equipped: 2 E. Total Seating Capacity: 68 F. Service Area: Richmond County, Georgia 3. Transit Performance A. Average Monthly OWPTs: 852 B. Average Minority OWPTs: 697 C. Percentage of Minority OWPTs: 81% Based upon a review of State, Federal, Civil Rights and Title VI mandate and requirements, the county generally met expectations. The county has complied with DOT's service policy and standards. B. Quality of Service Methodology 1. Total Number of OWPTs per month: 852 2. Travel Patterns A. Public Transportation: 852 B. POS- Aging: 0 C. POS- MH /MR /SA: 0 D. POS- DFACS: 0 E. POS- Medicaid: 0 F. POS -VR: 0 G. POS- Charter: 0 3. Total Number of Minority OWPTs: 697 4. Minority Travel Patterns A. Public Transportation: 697 B. POS- Aging: 0 C. POS- MH /MR /SA: 0 D. POS- DFACS: 0 E. POS- Medicaid: 0 F. POS -VR: 0 G. POS- Charter: 0 5. Transit Cost Analysis A. Cost per OWPT: $21.00 EXHIBIT 12 Substance Abuse Certification I, Deke Copenhaver, Mayor certify that : Augusta, Georgia, a political Subdivision of the State of Georgia (also known as "Richmond County ") and its contractors, as required, for the Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation Program, has established and implemented an alcohol misuse prevention program and anti -drug abuse program in accordance with the terms of 49 CFR, Part 655. I further certify that the employee training conducted under this part meets the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 40. of (Signature of 411'I (!G (Date) NOTE: New (or first time) applicants must not sign this certification until authorized by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Authorization will not be granted until the local Substance Abuse Testing Program is in place and has been reviewed and approved by the GDOT. New programs must be certified before they can begin operations. A l EXHIBIT 13 CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Required only for purchase of vehicle without access features required in 49 CFR part 38) I hereby certify that when viewed in its entirety, the demand - responsive transportation program of Richmond County Transit provides disabled persons with access equal to that afforded to any other persons in terms of the following criteria: 1. Response time, 2. Fares, • 3. Geographic area of service, 4. Hours and days of service, 5. Restrictions based on trip purpose, 6. Availability of information and reservations capabilities, and 7. Constraints on capacity or service availability. Certified this i t day of f d' t- ' ` , 20 i . (19 Aeit (Signature) Deke Copenhaver (Typed/Printed Name) Mayor (Title) Please complete the attached ADA Equivalency Analysis for Demand - Responsive Public Transportation form and submit it with the application. EXHIBIT 13 (continued) ADA EQUIVALENCY ANALYSIS FOR DEMAND - RESPONSIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Completion of' this form is only required before purchase of a vehicle that is not equipped with the access features required in 49 CFR Part 38, along with completion of the Certification of Equal Access for Persons with Disabilities. Under GDOT policy, all grantees must have at least one lift- equipped vehicle (a vehicle that has all the required access features), and must have a sufficient number to offer equivalent service to persons with disabilities, when the program is viewed in its entirety, based on the criteria shown below. No non - accessible vehicles can be ordered unless the system is providing equivalent service for each of the criteria. Vehicle Accessibility Status: 1) Total Current Section 5311 Demand - Responsive Fleet: 5 vehicles 2) Total Current Section 5311 Demand - Responsive accessible (lift- equipped): 2 vehicles 3) Total Section 5311 vehicles requested in this grant application: (a) 0 Accessible Vehicles (b) 1 Non - Accessible Vehicles 4) Total Projected Fleet at end of this Application Period: (a) 4 Accessible Vehicles (b) 2 Non - Accessible Vehicles If the answer to question 3(b) is greater than zero, the applicant must complete all cells in this matrix: Criteria For Persons Without For Persons with Disabilities Disabilities Requiring an Accessible Vehicle Response Time (days or hours in advance that a trip must be scheduled): Previous business day Previous business day Fares: General Public fares $3.00 OWPT $3.00 OWPT Geographic area of service availability: Richmond County, Georgia Richmond County, Georgia Criteria For Persons Without For Persons with Disabilities Disabilities Requiring, an Accessible Vehicle Hours and days of service availability: M -F, 5:30am- 5:OOpm M -F, 5:30am- 5:OOpm Trip or usage restrictions based on trip purpose: None None Availability of information and reservations Phone recording — 24/7 Phone recording — 24/7 Any constraints on 14 seat capacity & 2 14 seat capacity & 2 capacity or service wheelchairs /vehicle wheelchairs /vehicle If there are any differences in the answers between the two answer columns, please explain: N/A Are there any requests for service that would require a wheelchair lift that you are presently unable to meet? If yes, please describe in terms of number, frequency, characteristics (trip purpose, location, etc.) NO Do these unmet trip requests differ in type or kind from unmet trip requests by persons who do not need an accessible vehicle? N/A If there are any differences in the service characteristics for persons with and without disabilities, or if there are unmet requests for accessible demand - responsive service, the system should request lift- equipped, fully accessible vehicles until fully equivalent service can be provided.