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It is requested that the information presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of <br />County Commissioners at its regular meeting of November 19, 2002. <br />DESCRIPTION. CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS <br />In July 1998, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conducted a triennial review of Indian River <br />County s federally funded transit program. One FTA requirement arising from the triennial review <br />was for the County and the COA to comprehensively formalize the responsibilities of each party„ <br />regarding the provision of public transportation services within the County. In response to this <br />requirement, Indian River County and the Council on Aging entered into an Agreement for Mass <br />Transit Service Provision in 1999. That agreement, in effect for a period of three years, has now <br />expired. <br />In cooperation with the COA, staff has prepared a new Agreement for Mass Transit Service <br />Provision (Attached) The new agreement is substantially similar to the agreement executed in 1999. <br />The agreement specifies the responsibilities of the County and COA regarding grant application and <br />administration, vehicle procurement and maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, public comment on <br />fare and service changes, handicapped accessibility, and other issues. The agreement also provides <br />for County oversight of the COA s transit activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations. <br />This agreement has already been executed by the COA's Board of Directors. Once executed by the <br />Board of County Commissioners Chairman, the agreement will be in effect for a period of three <br />years. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the attached Agreement for Mass <br />Transit Service Provision between the County and the Council on Aging, Inc. make any necessary <br />changes, and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement. <br />Attachment. Agreement for Mass Transit Service Provision <br />ON MOTION by Acting Vice Chairman Ginn, SECONDED <br />BY Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously reviewed <br />the proposed Agreement for Mass Transit Service Provision <br />between the County and Council on Aging, Inc., made no <br />changes, and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement, <br />as recommended in the memorandum. <br />November 19, 2002 <br />AGREEMENT IS ON FILE <br />IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />36 <br />