AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA 2222 Cuming Street Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 MARCH 26, 2020 8:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order: Notice of the Regular Meeting was published in the Omaha World Herald on March 22, 2020.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting: February 27, 2020
3. Succession Task Force Update (A. Haase & J. Lund)
4. Resolution #412 – Approval of Federal Certifications & Assurances (C. Simon)
5. Resolution – Request Approval for the Proposed Change Order for Weitz to Install the Service Conductors for Power to the ORBT Platforms as Included in the ORBT Station Roadway Package, a Portion of the Omaha Rapid Bus Transit Project (J. Willoughby)
6. Resolution – Request Approval of CY 2019 Audited Financials (D. Finken)
7. Resolution – Request Approval to Amend the 2020 Transportation Improvement Program (J. Rumery)
8. Resolution – Request Approval of New 3-Year Labor Agreement Between Metro and General Drivers and Helpers Union, Local #554, I.B.T., from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 (D. Jameson)
9. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – August 2020 to December 2020 (C. Simon)
10. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – January 2021 to June 2021 (C. Simon)
11. Administrative Report (C. Simon)
12. Executive Session This Board reserves the right to enter into Executive Session in order to protect the public interest with respect to discussion regarding litigation, personnel, and other matters listed in Nebraska Revised Statute § 84‐1410.
13. Date, Time and Place of Next Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Authority’s Administrative Building
14. Adjournment
Tentative Resolutions for Next Board Meeting None
4. RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION #412 – APPROVAL OF FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS & ASSURANCES
EXPLANATION: Each year, as part of Metro’s receipt of Federal Grant monies, Metro and its attorney are required to sign and file a certificate of assurance (C & A) that all required Federally mandated programs will be followed.
Staff is requesting authority to authorize the Executive Director and Attorney to execute the 2020 revised C & A.
Resolution #412 authorizing same is included in your Board packet.
Recommend Full Board Approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 412 March 26, 2020 Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha exists and is in being by virtue of Section 14-1801 through 14- 1826, Neb, Rev. Stat. as amended from time to time (“Transit Authority Law”), together with such other state and local laws as may be applicable from time to time;
WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha is a governmental subdivision of the State of Nebraska, a body politic and corporate, and pursuant to the Transit Authority Law has broad powers relating to public transportation, excluding railroads and taxi-cabs; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha is a “Designated Recipient” (as defined by 49 USC §5307 (a)(2), of Urbanized Area Formula Program assistance and the Master Agreement) and other federal assistance and other programs in keeping with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the United States Department of Transportation (the “FTA”) award of federal transit assistance (funding or funds) in the form of a federal grant, a cooperative agreement, a loan, a line of credit, a loan guarantee or otherwise to support a public transportation project (individually or collectively, “Federal Assistance”); and
WHEREAS, application for, grant and receipt of, such Federal Assistance has, may, will require or impose certain obligations upon the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha from time to time as a prerequisite to, or condition of, such application, grant or receipt of Federal Assistance, including without limitation, the execution and performance of and in respect of the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, providing the local share of the project cost, making any and all required certifications and assurances to the FTA as may be time to time required for specific projects or otherwise as a prerequisite to, or condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs; and
WHEREAS, among other matters, it is intended that this Resolution shall authorize the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha to file applications for Federal Assistance in the manner and form as may be and to execute, deliver, perform and to otherwise comply with, under and in respect of, the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, and such other obligations as required or imposed by the FTA from time to time as a prerequisite to, or as condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BOARD:
1. The Executive Director of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (and his/her written designee) is hereby authorized on behalf of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha and to execute and file applications with the FTA for federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, and any and all other federal statutes administered by the FTA authorizing a project administered by the FTA for projects programmed in the then current first year element of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha, including any amendments thereto.
2. The Executive Director of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (and his/her written designee) is hereby authorized to execute, deliver, perform and to otherwise comply with, under and in respect of, the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, and such other obligations as required or imposed by the FTA from time to time as a prerequisite to, or as a condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance at any time and to execute and file application for such other federal financial assistance and related programs in keeping with the FTA’s award of federal transit assistance (funding or funds) as may be approved by this Board from time to time in fiscal year 2019/2020 or calendar year 2020 and, together with any such application to execute such annual certification and assurances and other documents as may be required by the FTA as a prerequisite to, or as condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs.
ADOPTED BY:
______CHAIR
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned duly qualified Recording Secretary, acting on behalf of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha, certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Board of Directors held on ______.
Signature of Recording Officer
Title of Recording Officer
Date
5. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER FOR WEITZ TO INSTALL THE SERVICE CONDUCTORS FOR POWER TO THE ORBT PLATFORMS AS INCLUDED IN THE ORBT STATION ROADWAY PACKAGE, A PORTION OF THE OMAHA RAPID BUS TRANSIT PROJECT
EXPLANATION: Weitz was awarded the ORBT Roadway Package contract for $8,903,028.00. The package included the construction of all of the components related to the station platforms including some utility installations. The bid package included the installation of electrical conduits, power cabinets and communications wiring from the power cabinet on the platform to the canopy. Through design discussions with OPPD they were going to install the electrical service conductors from their power source to the power cabinet on the platform. Based on OPPD’s current workload and ability to meet the construction schedule, Metro requested a proposal from Weitz to complete the work. The scope of the proposed change order is the installation of the service conductor from the OPPD source location to the new power cabinet installed at all 24 platforms. The cost of the proposed change order from Weitz is a not to exceed amount of $199,720.00. The proposed amount is 9.89% greater than the Independent Cost Estimate.
We are requesting the Board authorizes the Executive Director to execute the proposed change order for Weitz to install the service conductors to provide power service to the 24 ORBT Roadway Package platforms.
This item was forwarded to the Procurement Committee, prior to the Board meeting for their review.
6. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CY 2019 AUDITED FINANCIALS
EXPLANATION: Staff is seeking approval of the 2019 audited financial statements. Metro’s Finance Committee met with the representative from Hamilton Associates, Curt Simon, and Denise Finken to review the December 31, 2019 Audited Financial Statements prior to today. A copy of the audit report is included in the Board Packet or under separate cover. Hamilton Associates performed the audit and produced the audit report. The Finance Committee will make their recommendations to the Board concerning approval of the 2019 Audited Financials.
7. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 2020 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
EXPLANATION: Staff requests approval to amend the 2020 element of the 2020- 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment is to program new funds and modify the 2020 Program of Projects (POP).
This amendment satisfies the approved Local, State and Federal planning process requirements. Staff recommends programming new Urbanized Area Formula Apportionment Funds (5307) and Bus and Bus Facility Apportionment Funds (5339) in the FY 2020 element of the TIP. Additionally, staff is recommending modification of the 2020 Program of Projects in the following manner:
SOURCE OF PROJECT AMOUNT DESCRIPTION FUNDS Total: $1,800,000.00 REVENUE Replace fixed and demand 5307 Fed: $1,530,000.00 ROLLINGSTOCK response vehicles Local: $270,000.00 SUPPORT Total: $518,906.00 Replace, repair and upgrade EQUIPMENT AND 5307 Fed: $415,124.00 building equipment, and related FACILITIES Local: $103,781.00 items
Total: $300,000.00 TRANSIT 5307 Fed: $240,000.00 Bus shelters and signage ENHANCEMENTS Local: $60,000.00 Total: $1,085,000.00 Short and Long Range Transit UNIFIED WORK 5307 Fed: $868,000.00 Planning, Program Support and PROGRAM Local: $217,000.00 Administration
Total: $2,670,769.00 ADA Paratransit Operations and CAPITALIZED 5307 Fed: $2,136,615.00 Program Administration, OPERATIONS Local $534,154.00 Employee and Staff Training
Total: $4,343,750.00 PREVENTATIVE Maintenance for revenue Rolling 5307 Fed: $3,475,000.00 MAINTENANCE stock and BG&E Local: $868,750.00
Total: $1,297,475.00 REVENUE Replace fixed and demand 5339 Fed: $1,037,980.00 ROLLINGSTOCK response vehicles Local: $259,495.00
Board approval will allow the projects to be updated and committed for FY 2020. Projects will be submitted to MAPA for consideration at the March 2020 MAPA Board Meeting. Total new encumbrance of local funds from these changes will be: $2,313,180.00.
This item will be reviewed by the procurement committee prior to the Board Meeting. Assuming committee concurrence, staff requests the Board approve the Resolution as presented.
8. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL OF NEW 3-YEAR LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN METRO AND GENERAL DRIVERS AND HELPERS UNION, LOCAL #554, I.B.T., FROM JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022
EXPLANATION: Staff is requesting Board approval of a new three-year labor agreement between Metro and the Council Bluffs Bus Operators, members of General Drivers and Helpers Union, Local #554, I.B.T. The Company’s final offer was ratified by the rank and file on February 12, 2020. Every employee will receive a 3.7% wage increase over the life of the contract. Additional changes include increased Metro contributions to the Teamster pension fund. Changes in total compensation and benefits are negotiated on a parity basis as compared to the TWU.
This will be sent to the Personnel Committee for their review and comment, prior to this Board meeting.
Recommend Full Board Approval.
9. RESOLUTION: APPROVAL OF FUEL CONTRACT – AUGUST 2020 TO DECEMBER 2020
EXPLANATION: On February 26, 2020, the price of diesel fuel dropped such that it was prudent to obtain quotes for diesel fuel for the period of August 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
There were 5 compliant bidders. Petroleum Traders submitted the low compliant bid at $1.6463 per gallon, including freight, for 270,000 gallons. The Executive Director advised the Board Chair, Mr. Young, who agreed with the approval of the contract to Petroleum Traders.
We are requesting full Board concurrence for a contract award to Petroleum Traders in the amount of $444,501.00 for the diesel purchases.
Petroleum Traders are paid upon invoicing after delivery, which is spread out incrementally throughout the contract period.
Recommend Full Board Approval.
10. RESOLUTION: APPROVAL OF FUEL CONTRACT – JANUARY 2021 TO JUNE 2021
EXPLANATION: On March 10, 2020, the price of diesel fuel dropped such that it was prudent to obtain quotes for diesel fuel for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
There were 3 compliant bidders. Petroleum Traders submitted the low compliant bid at $1.5084 per gallon, including freight, for 330,000 gallons. The Executive Director advised the Board Chair, Mr. Young, who agreed with the approval of the contract to Petroleum Traders.
We are requesting full Board concurrence for a contract award to Petroleum Traders in the amount of $497,772.00 for the diesel purchases.
Petroleum Traders are paid upon invoicing after delivery, which is spread out incrementally throughout the contract period.
Recommend Full Board Approval. PROJECT PHOENIX PURPOSE The Omaha metro area needs reliable, quality public transportation to grow sustainably and serve the diverse needs of our residents. MISSION Together, Metro connects our community, through quality transit services to the people and places that matter most. VISION Metro is a valued transportation choice for all members of our community and a vital partner in Omaha’s future. Metro aims to realize this vision by cultivating and investing in: Collaborative Well-maintained Collaborative partnerships communication equipment & facilities to improve our service Employee Up-to-date technology Outstanding rider empowerment & processes communication & experience Culture of respect & Ongoing training & Recognition of Metro’s appreciation safety efforts value to the community VALUES Unity: We are a team with a common purpose. Responsibility: We take pride in our work and are committed to going above and beyond. Care: We care about our customers and each other. Resourcefulness: We are adaptable and driven to overcome challenges. Learning: We are always training for tomorrow. Appreciation: We are motivated to provide a quality of life for those we love through competitive wages and compensation. VISION: Project Phoenix aims to make Metro a great place to work by creating a PROJECT METRO IS A VALUED TRANSPORTATION stronger culture and improving the PHOENIX CHOICE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR way we work together COMMUNITY AND A VITAL PARTNER IN OMAHA’S FUTURE. RECOGNITION OF METRO’S VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE COLLABORATIONS, RIDER EXPERIENCE COLLABORATIVE OUTSTANDING RIDER PARTNERSHIPS COMMUNICATION AND TO IMPROVE OUR EXPERIENCE - SERVICE “THE RIDER COMES FIRST”
CLEAN, UP-TO-DATE ONGOING MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, FUNCTIONING, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING & AND TRAINING WELL-MAINTAINED PROCESSES TO ENSURE SAFETY EFFORTS EQUIPMENT & QUALITY EQUIPMENT FOR ALL FACILITIES AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS
TRANSPARENT EMPLOYEE A CULTURE OF COMMUNICATION, 2-WAY EMPOWERMENT MUTUAL RESPECT, CULTURE, AND COLLABORATIVE THROUGH CAREER APPRECIATION, AND CAREERS COMMUNICATION ADVANCEMENT TEAMWORK AND REWARD
PROJECT PHOENIX | PAGE 1 Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA 2222 Cuming Street Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 January 30, 2020 MINUTES
The Transit Authority of the City of Omaha Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., in the Authority’s Administration Building, 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Notice was given in advance of the meeting by publication in the Omaha World Herald. For the benefit of the public in attendance, a copy of the Open Meetings Law is posted in the meeting room and the Agenda is published on the display in the facility lobby. The following persons were in attendance at the meeting:
Authority Board:
Mr. Michael Young, Chair Mr. Jay Lund, Vice Chair Ms. Amy Haase, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Daniel Lawse Ms. Julia Plucker
Authority Staff:
C. Simon, Executive Director E. Simpson, Legal/Human Resource Director (Absent) D. Finken, Finance Director D. Jameson, Safety Director K. Shadden, Operations Director L. Barritt, Marketing Director G. Bradley, Maintenance Director J. Willoughby, Senior Project Manager Engineering/Transportation/Planning (Absent) J. Rumery, Grant Administrator (Absent)
Others Present:
Other Metro staff Other MAPA staff Other Intelliride staff Stephen Osberg Jim Brentlinger Kimara Snipe Marisa Martinez Bill Troe Linda Lovgren
Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
Agenda Item #1: Call to order
Mr. Young called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. For the benefit of the public in attendance, a copy of the Open Meetings Law has been posted in the meeting room and the Agenda is published on the display in the facility lobby.
Agenda Item #2: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Mr. Young entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting on January 30, 2020.
Motion by Mr. Lund; Second by Ms. Haase
ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES.
Agenda Item #3a: Administrative Reports (C. Simon)
Metro is currently short 1 operator Metro continues to advertise for skilled mechanics, and recently brought back some retired mechanics on a part-time basis to fill in the gap in Maintenance
Agenda Item # 3b: Administrative Reports (D. Jameson)
All Maintenance and Utility staff concluded their Smith System and ORBT bus driving training last week. We plan to start early next month with Operator training on ORBT buses. The second phase of training with the Operators will include familiarization and initial driving the bus, inside our bus barn. This will follow by platform training and then ORBT public information training. 2 of the new paratransit vans that were delivered were built incorrectly by the factory, as the left side seating was installed in the wrong location, too far forward. The other 2 vans have the same issue, but are still at the dealer. They now have to replace the flooring to repair. The manufacturer is sending new floors next week to the dealer. ETA, hopefully in March. The balance of our order, 13 vans, the manufacturer is still awaiting the results of requisite FTA Altoona testing and certification because it is a new model year, (same as crash testing a new automobile); and we hope to have the balance of the vans by later in the summer. The Guard Shack remains on order, and on schedule, and should arrive in late March. The Guard Shack will be located under the CNG canopy. This will allow maintenance staff to get out of inclement weather during the lengthy CNG fueling process. We will be sending Tracy Wells to Smith System recertification training the 1st of April. Additionally, we will be sending R Sherping and R DeLeon to Kansas City in April for two days for Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility training. Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
BG&E staff has started re-painting the stripes in the bus barn. Beginning later next month, maintenance staff will start the summer-time process of checking a/c systems on buses. The Quality Team from Project Phoenix continues to meet every other Friday. Quality Team members are bus operators, E Gomez, R Sosa, J Martinez, from maintenance, S Scheer, and from admin. staff, T Wells, R DeLeon and myself. This past month, work continued on fabric cleaning procedures for bus passenger seats, dialogue with company-wide recycling education campaign, maintenance department small equipment and trash issues at shelters and transit centers. The CNG canopy installation is complete outside of our 22nd Street exit doors, however we are awaiting for the electricians to return to complete the wiring connections. The TSA was here earlier this month as we finalized our plans for the next TSA SETA, (Security Enhancement Through Assessment) training exercise; (pass out Fact Sheet handout). We are working on Phase 3.
Agenda Item # 3c: Administrative Reports (J. Rose)
SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMARY 1.23.20 - 2.19.20
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MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS 1 ORBT UPDATE Our crews are currently working on eight ORBT station locations: Westroads, 49th westbound, 24th westbound, 20th westbound, 15th westbound, 19th eastbound, 15th eastbound, and 10th eastbound.
Platforms are finished at 90th, 84th, 72nd, 62nd, 42nd & 33rd, and road barricades have been pulled. Lanes will continue to be opened as platforms are completed.
All ORBT buses are here! On Wednesday, February 12th, we hosed an event for the media and our ORBT stakeholder committee. More events will continue to be scheduled prior to the system launch.
As construction continues, informational messages will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and rideORBT.com’s construction updates page. Information will also be sent out internally to staff and to the Public Works email list.
TM CONSTRUCTION STAGES u t 2.19.20