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r: ZE. MASS TRANSIT SERVICE PROVISION -A GREEmENT WITHINDIANRIVER COUNTY COUNCIL ONAGING, INC. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of January 11, 1999: TO: James Chandler County Administrator p THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICP Community Development Director FROM: Jacob Riger 'TP, MPO Planner DATE: January 11, 1999 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR MASS TRANSIT SERVICE PROVISION BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INC. It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of January 19, 1998. In July 1998, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conducted a triennial review of Indian River County's federally funded transit program. This review, which is a requirement for the receipt of federal mass transit capital and operating assistance, was a cooperative effort between FTA, County, and Council on Aging (COA) staff. The review examined 21 separate areas of the County's transit program. Topics reviewed included the County's legal, technical, and financial capabilities in applying for and administering federal transit grant fimds; the COA's procedures regarding procurement, safety, handicapped accessibility, and drug and alcohol testing; and the County's oversight of the COA's Community Coach fixed route public transportation program. One FTA requirement arising from the triennial review was for the County and the COA to comprehensively formalize the responsibilities of each party.regarding the provision of public transportation services within the County. In previous years, the County and COA have executed a one page Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) when applying for FTA Section 5307 mass transit capital and operating assistance. In recognition of the expanding transit services offered by the Community Coach and of the growing complexity inherent in administering the County's transit program in accordance with federal regulations, FTA has required the County and the COA to adopt a formalized third party agreement as a triennial review condition. In cooperation with the COA and with FTA, staff has prepared the attached Agreement for Mass Transit Service Provision. The agreement specifies the responsibilities of the County and COA regarding grant application and administration, vehicle procurement and maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, public comment on fare and service changes, handicapped accessibility, and other issues. The agreement also provides for County oversight of the COA's transit activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations. This agreement has already been executed by the COA's Board of Directors and has received preliminary approval from FTA. Once executed by the Board of County Commissioners Chairman, the agreement will be in effect for a period of three years. Staffrecommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the attached Agreement for Mass Transit Service Provision between the County and the Council on Aging, Inc., make any necessary changes, and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement. JANUARY 1.9, 1999 • -13- BOOK 108 PAGE 97