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Home My WebLink About10/15/2002, PH 1 - FEDERAL TRANSIT GRANT FOR FY 2002/03- PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR 2002-03 council M..tioyDat. jOctober 15,2002 acEnba izEpoit '�N=� P# CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Michael D. McCluskey,Public Works Directox f vl Prepared by: Austin O'Dell,Transit Manager SUBJECT: FEDERAL TRANSIT GRANT FOR FY 2002/03 -PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR 2002-03 CAO RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing to review the transit Program of Projects for FY 2002-03 2. By resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to apply for a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of$846,597. DISCUSSION Since the 1990 census, the City has been classified as an urbanized area and eligible to receive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula grants for operating and capital assistance. To apply for these grants, the Council must annually: 1. Publish the Program of Projects (POP); 2. Hold a public hearing on the proposed Program of Projects which will use federal transit assistance; and, 3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a grant application and execute the grant agreement. The Program of Projects for 2002-03 was published in the Tribune on September 21,2002. The public hearing on the Program of Projects is a process requirement of FTA to notify the public how the City will spend their FTA grant funds, and it provides the public with the opportunity to comment on the City's FY 2002-03 Program of Projects. By satisfying these requirements, the City will receive reimbursements in the amount of$846,597 for the projects programmed in the City's current FY 2002-03 budget. Council Agenda Report—Transit Program of Projects—2002-03 Page 2 The total transit budget by source is shown below. The Program of Projects only relates to column one-Federal Share. Federal Local Share Share Total SLO Transit Operations in 2002-2003 $806,597 $1;317,003 $2,123,600 Emissions Reduction Equipment' - - 39,000 39,000 North Area Regional Facility (Property Acquisition)' - - -- 1,000,000 Capital Cost of Contracting 40,000 10,000 50,000 Totals $846,597 $1,366,003 $3,212,600 'Funded by Transportation Development Fund 2 Environmental Study in progress. Funding source to be determined. The grant agreement requires annual certifications of compliance with regard to regulations such as civil rights, procurement procedures, and substance abuse. Authorizing the Public Works Director to apply for the grant and execute the agreement is recommended by state and federal guidelines. A final step before FTA approval of the Federal grants will be programming of these projects into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program(FTIP) by SLOCOG. CONCURRENCES The MTC has not specifically reviewed all of the items in the POP. Historically, the MTC has not reviewed the City's Program of Projects because these projects have been identified as part of the City's two year Financial Plan and it is not a requirement that our advisory body additionally review them prior to comment on the Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects. However, MTC will provide comment on the individual capital projects, if necessary, during the design phase. The MTC has reviewed and made recommendations to the Council on the emission reduction equipment improvement project. FISCAL IMPACT All revenues and expenditures associated with the Program of Projects were appropriated in the City's FY 2002-03 Approved Budget on pages E-10 and G-23. Attachments: 1. Resolution for FTA Grant Application 2 FTA Program of Projects L\Council Agenda Reports\2002 agenda reports\CAR POP Federal Transit Grant for 2002-03.doc —Z ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2002 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FY 2002-03 FEDERAL CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS,the Federal Transit Administration has been delegated authority to award Federal financial assistance for a transportation project; and WHEREAS, a grant of federal assistance will impose certain obligations upon the City of San Luis Obispo and may require the City of San Luis Obispo to provide the local share of project costs; and WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The City of San Luis Obispo is the designated recipient as defined by 49 U.S.C. 5307 (a)(2). SECTION 2. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute and file an application for Federal assistance on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code and other Federal statutes authorizing a project administered by the Federal Transit Administration. SECTION 3. The Public Works Director is authorized to request that the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments review the Program of Projects,make findings of conformity with the Regional Transportation Plan and amend the Program of Projects into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program. . SECTION 4. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute and file with the application the annual certifications, assurances, and other documents the Federal Transit Administration requires before awarding a Federal assistance grant. SECTION 5. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute grant agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo. Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: /-3 I ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of , 2002. Mayor ATTESTED: APPROVED: City Clerk jitf.Attorfeyf ,_y ATTACHM ENT 2 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATION for SLO TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 Federal Apportionments: For FY 2002-2003 $768,872 Carryover from FY 2001-2002 77,725 Available to Program $846,597 Federal Total Proiect Amount Amount Operating Assistance 7/1/02 to 6/30/02 $806,597 $2,123,600 Emission Reduction Equipment 0.00 39,000 North Area Regional Facility 0.00 1,000,000 Capital Cost of Contracting 40,000 50,000 Total Project Cost $3,212,600 Federal Share $846,597 Local Share $1,366,003 `STING AG" DATE) ITEM#S 7 COUNCIL MEMORANDUM TO: KEN HAMPIAN DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2003 SUBJECT: RED FILE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 2003 FROM: MIKE MCCLUSKEY dg mjl Prepare by: Austin O'Dell GENERAL Attached are two revised pages for two separate Council Agenda Reports that should be placed in the Council's Red File. The following provides a description of each: 1. AGENDA ITEM C6: SLO-TRANSIT FLEET ACTION PLAN PER CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) RESOLUTION 00-2. The attached page reflects a revision to the last paragraph on page C6-3 (denoted with"*")that clarifies the deferred option. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1: FEDERAL TRANSIT GRANT FOR FY 2002-03 TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR 2002-03. The revised Attachment 2 of the Council Agenda Report corrects the date for the Operating Assistance project (denoted with"*"). The period was incorrectly stated from 7/1/02 to 6/30/62. The correct period is reflected in the attached. RECEIVED OCT 14 2002 (;-GUNCILcDcDD DIF arqlko ® FIN DIR SLO CITY CLERK AO 0 PlAttHIEF ATTORNEY 0.15W[�iR L�fiK/(JWIA . Gl ��IGE LtiF� „ HEAD8 0 191 ® WfIL NA i I _JJ Council Agenda Report—22002 SLO-Transit Fleet Action Plan Page The second action plan option available Table 3 to the City is deferred implementation. Option 2: Deferred PM Retrofit Implementation Schedule This option is available to operators Vetiicies/Year. -2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 with less than twenty vehicles. Because Tier 1 100%i the City has fourteen (14) vehicles in its Pre-1991 bus fleet, the City is eligible to exercise Tier 2 100% - this option. The deferred implementation 1991-1995_ action plan allows the Ci dela PM Tier 3 100% p City to y 1996-2002 i retrofit until 2007. Table 3 summarizes the deferred PM retrofit implementation schedule for transit operators with less than twenty (20) vehicles. Based on this option,the City will still need to perform the following: • Decommission one pre-1991 vehicle. This decommissioned vehicle would be placed in the inactive fleet and used for parts for other buses. • Install two PM Retrofit devices in 2003 in order to show progress towards compliance. By retrofitting two clean diesel vehicles, the City can significantly reduce its overall PM emissions. • Install twelve PM Retrofit devices in 2007, representing the balance of the transit coach fleet. (Note: Trolley vehicles are exempt from the emission requirements because they are not considered to be heavy-duty transit coaches) The total cost after the completion of this option is estimated at $135,000 but could be more depending on availability of PM trap devices or the need to replace bus engines. Recommended action plan option for the City Staff recommends that the City utilize the Deferred Implementation option as outlined above. In simple terms, deferred implementation allows the City the greatest flexibility in retrofitting its bus fleet and establishing cost control. Currently, there are no combustion engines on the market nor known technology available to meet the 2007 NOx standards. Thus sometime prior to the 2007 date, either new technology will emerge or CARB will need to reconsider the rules. The Deferred Implementation action plan option affords the City the opportunity to wait for engine manufacturers to produce an engine or develop a PM trap that meets the 2007 NOx standard. Prior to the arrival of-2007, it should be clear whether or not the engine manufacturers will have a solution to this issue and what course of action is best for the City. The Deferred Implementation option gives the City the ability to wait for technological advancements to satisfy both emission standards (without first retrofitting) to meet the 2002 standard,and address the 2007 NOx standard by either retrofit devices or new engines. ATTACHMENT 2 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATION for SLO TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 Federal Apportionments: For FY 2002-2003 $768,872 Carryover from FY 2001-2002 77,725 Available to Program $846,597 Federal Total Project Amount Amount Operating Assistance 7/1/02 to 6/30/03 $806,597 $2,123,600 Emission Reduction Equipment 0.00 39,000 North Area Regional Facility 0.00 1,000,000 Capital Cost of Contracting 40,000 50,000 Total Project Cost $3,212,600 Federal Share $846,597 Local Share $1,366,003