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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 16790: RESCINDING RES 11-287 AND EXECUTING PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT TO ASSIST WITH BUDGET EXPENDITURES FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM TRANSIT DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager and City Council FROM: Debra D. Ambroise, Transit Planner SUBJECT: P.R. NO. 16790- Transit Grant Contract with TxDOT DATE: December 1, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: A recommendation is being made to rescind Resolution No. 11 -287 approved July 26, 2011 due to the allocation of funding being invalid, and approve Proposed Resolution No. 16790. This resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for transit operating funds for Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 in the amount of $311,488.00. BACKGROUND: Each year the City of Port Arthur is allocated funding from the Texas Public Transportation Fund for operation of the Port Arthur Transit System. This year's allocation is for $311,488.00. All of this amount will be used for regular operation costs for the City's Transit system. BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT: State Transit Grant Funds require an equal local share match, which is otherwise known as a 50/50 match for transit system operational costs. STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 16790 be approved and Resolution No.11 -287 be rescinded due to the allocation of funding being invalid. This resolution would authorize an agreement for and acceptance of $311,488.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Port Arthur Transit. 111 s.pr16790 P.R. NO. 16790 12/1/2011 DDA Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 -287 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ASSIST WITH FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 OPERATING EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT SYSTEM. WHEREAS, on July 26, 2011, Council approved Resolution No. 11 -287 authorizing the City Manager to execute a "Project Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to assist with Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Operating Expenditures for the City of Port Arthur Transit System "; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to rescind Resolution No. 11 -287 due to invalid information regarding the allocation of funds provided to the Transit Department by TxDOT; and, WHEREAS, Transportation Code Chapter 455, authorizes the State to assist the City of Port Arthur Transit System in procuring aid for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public and mass transportation projects and to administer funds appropriated for public transportation under Transportation Code Chapter 456; and, WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has designated the Texas Department of Transportation to allocate $311,488.00 to the City of Port Arthur Transit Department for financial assistance for operating expenditures for fiscal Year 2011 -2012 (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012), delineated by Minute Order Number 112708 as approved by the Texas Transportation Commission; and, s.pr16790 P.R. NO. 16790 12/1//2011 DDA Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, all funds received by the City of Port Arthur and Port Arthur Transit through this grant from the Texas Department of Transportation will be used for regular Transit operation expenditures; and, WHEREAS, the Project Grant Agreement becomes effective when fully executed by both parties and shall remain in effect until August 31, 2012 unless terminated or otherwise modified in an amendment; and, WHEREAS, this Project Grant Agreement will not be considered fully executed until both parties have executed a Master Grant Agreement and the Transit Provider has submitted the Grant Agreement Part I to the State; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Transit Department has provided all necessary documentation required to receive the designated allocation; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Project Grant Agreement per Exhibit "A" with the Texas Department of Transportation for financial assistance for the Port Arthur Transit. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT Resolution No. 11 -287 is herein rescinded. THAT the City Manager is herein authorized to execute the Project Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". s.pr16790 P.R. NO. 16790 12/1/2011 DDA Page 3 of 3 THAT a copy of the caption of this Proposed Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City of Port Arthur Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of December, A.D. 2011, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ity torney d 0.7, 4 a k.a.y , APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: City Manager s.pr16790 /r -�' r Director of Transit Director of Finance s.pr16790 1 EXHIBIT "A" rl PGA: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - STATE MATCH FUNDS TRANSIT PROVIDER: Port Arthur, City of TXDOT PROJECT #: URB 1202( 20) PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT #: 51220F7058 MASTER GRANT AGREEMENT #: 512XXF7106 NOT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT URBANIZED AREA: Port Arthur STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § STATE MATCH FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2012 PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT THIS PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT (PGA) is made by and between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, called the "State," and Port Arthur, City of, called the "Transit Provider." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Chapter 455 authorizes the State to assist the Transit Provider in procuring aid for the purpose of establishing and maintaining public and mass transportation projects and to administer funds appropriated for public transportation under Transportation Code Chapter 456; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has designated the Texas Department of Transportation to provide state funds for public transportation purposes; and WHEREAS, the Transit Provider submitted a Fiscal Year 2012 Grant Application (GA) Part I for state match financial assistance to provide transportation services and the Texas Transportation Commission approved the application by Minute Order Number 112708; and WHEREAS, the Transit Provider must execute a GA Part I each fiscal year grant period for consideration for new state grants; and WHEREAS, a Master Grant Agreement (MGA) between the Transit Provider and the State has been adopted and includes the general terms and conditions for grant projects developed through this PGA; NOW THEREFORE, the State and the Transit Provider agree as follows: AGREEMENT ARTICLE 1. GRANT TIME PERIOD This PGA becomes effective when fully executed by both parties or on September 1, 2011, whichever is later. This PGA shall remain in effect until August 31, 2012, unless terminated or otherwise modified in an Amendment. This PGA will not be considered fully executed until both parties have executed a MGA, and the Transit Provider has submitted the GA Part I to the State. The time period of this PGA cannot be extended past the MGA, without exception. Any cost incurred before or after the contract period shall be ineligible for reimbursement. Port Arthur, City of Project Grant Agreement #: 51220F7058 State Match Funds Page 1 of 3 Revised 07/28/2011 • ARTICLE 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. The Transit Provider shall complete the public transportation project described in the GA Part I, the Attachment A - Approved Project Description, and the Attachment B — Project Budget. Attachments A and B are attached to and made a part of this agreement. The Transit Provider shall complete the project in accordance with all of the documents associated with the MGA and with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. B. If applicable, the Transit Provider shall begin competitive procurement procedures by issuing an invitation for bids or a request for proposals no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this grant agreement for the purchase of the approved line items referenced in Attachment A. No later than sixty (60) days after the issuance of public notification, the Transit Provider shall publicly open all bids or privately review proposals. The Transit Provider shall enter into a binding agreement with a supplier no later than thirty (30) days after the opening of an acceptable bid or proposal. The Transit Provider shall notify the department in writing when it is necessary to exceed these deadlines. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION The maximum amount payable under this PGA without modification is $ 311,488 provided that expenditures are made in accordance with the amounts and for the purposes authorized in the GA Part I, the Attachment A, and the Attachment B. The original and one copy of the invoice is to be submitted to the following address: Texas Department of Transportation Attn: Anthony Cochran Public Transportation Coordinator 8350 Eastex Frwy. Beaumont, Texas 77708 ARTICLE 4. AMENDMENTS Except as noted in the MGA, changes in the scope, objectives, cost, or duration of the project authorized in this agreement shall be enacted by written amendment approved by the parties before additional work may be performed or additional costs incurred. Any amendment must be executed by both parties within the grant period specified in Article 1, Grant Time Period. ARTICLE 5. INCORPORATION OF MGA PROVISIONS This PGA incorporates all of the governing provisions of the MGA in effect on the date of final execution of this PGA, unless an exception has been made in this agreement. ARTICLE 6. SIGNATORY WARRANTY Each signatory warrants that the signatory has necessary authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the entity represented. Port Arthur, City of Project Grant Agreement #: 51220F7058 State Match Funds Page 2 of 3 Revised 07/28/2011 THIS AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED by the State and the Transit Provider in duplicate. THE TRANSIT PROVIDER Signature Typed, Printed, or Stamped Name Title Date THE STATE OF TEXAS Signature Anthony Cochran Typed, Printed, or Stamped Name Public Transportation Coordinator Title Date List of Attachments A — Approved Project Description B — Project Budget Port Arthur, City of Project Grant Agreement #: 51220F7058 State Match Funds Page 3 of 3 Revised 07/28/2011 ATTACHMENT A APPROVED PROJECT DESCRIPTION [Insert a Narrative Project Description] All funds received by the City of Port Arthur and Port Arthur Transit through this grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be used for regular transit operational expenditures. 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