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Agenda Packet 11 19 15 Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority A regularly scheduled meeting of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority will be held Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm in the Wave Transit Board Room at Forden Station, 505 Cando St., Wilmington, NC 28405. An agenda for the meeting is presented below. MEETING AGENDA 1)Call to Order 2)Moment of silence 3)Pledge of Allegiance 4)Public Comment Period 10 minutes 5)Consent agenda 05 minutes 1.Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2015 meeting (p. 3) 2.Interlocal Agreement for Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center (p. 9) 6)2016 Job Access Reverse Commute Program Public Hearing 05 minutes Job Access Reverse Commute Resolution (p. 32) 7)Committee Reports 20 minutes Executive Committee, Mr. Jeff Petroff, Chairman Ad hoc management services committee appointment Planning & Operations Committee, Mr. Andrew Koeppel, Chairman October 2015 Operating & Statistical reports (p. 33) Finance & Budget Committee, Mr. William Bryden, Chairman October 2015 Financial Statement (p. 36) Facilities Committee, Mr. Jeff Petroff, Chairman 15 minutes 8)Staff report Legislative update and presentation 9)Contractor report 10 minutes 10)New business 05 minutes 11)Old business 05 minutes 12)Adjournment Authority offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of Thanksgiving. No bus service will be provided on Thursday, November 26, 2015. The next regular meeting of Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Forden Station Board Room located at 505 Cando Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20151 CONSENT AGENDA The following items are attached for consideration. A brief explanation and recommendation follows: 1)Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2015 meeting (p. 3) 2) Interlocal Agreement for Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center (p. 9) On June 25, 2015 the Authority, NCDOT, the City of Wilmington and the WMPO entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for the Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center. The agreement resolved for the parties to work cooperatively to develop the WMMTC. The MOU has led to the attached MOU between the parties which details ownership of the parcels, and specific duties of each entity to move the project from concept to construction. Legal details of the MOU were undertaken by the Authority’s attorney. The Authority recognizes the WMPO for its leadership in developing the draft document. Funding for each of the tasks outlined in the agreement is detailed in the MOU. Additional funding to complete the project is still being identified but the MOU will allow the project to proceed with funding identified to begin the project. Approval of the MOU is recommended. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20152 Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority MINUTES OF THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY October 22, 2015 Mr. Jeff Petroff, Chairman, Presiding MEMBERS PRESENT Mr.JeffPetroff, Chairman Mr.Kevin O’Grady, Vice-Chairman Mr.Don Betz, Secretary Mr. Jonathan Barfield Mr.Bill Bryden Mr.Fred Gainey Mr.Steven Kelly Mr.Andy Koeppel Mr.Rick Richards Ms.Anne K. Ryan Mr.Beck Smith STAFF PRESENT Mr.Albert Eby, Executive Director Ms.Megan Matheny, Director of Planning& Development Mr.Joe Mininni, Director of Finance & Administration Mr.Michael Williams, Director of Operations Ms.Kathy Williams, Board & Customer Service Clerk CONTRACT MANAGEMENT STAFF PRESENT Ms. NoelFox,Craige and Fox PLLC,Attorney Mr.Bill Harned, Area Vice President, First Transit Ms.Heather Mercer, Contractor Assistant General Manager, First Transit GUESTS PRESENT Ms. Pat Batleman, LelandTown Council Ms.Suraiya Rashid, WMPO Ms.Sabrina Dionne, disAbility Resource Center Mr.Chris Dodson, NHCSenior Resource Center Ms.Jackie McCullough, First Transit Operator Ms.Yzone Riley, First Transit Operator Ms.Patricia Robinson, First Transit Operator CALL TO ORDER Mr. Petroffcalled the meeting to order at 12:04 pm The meeting began with a moment of silence followed by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Petroff recognized Mr. Fred Gainey as a new board member and welcomed him to the board Mr. Gainey introduced himself to the board Mr. Petroff recognized Mr. Eby to introducethe new Director of Operations Mr. Eby recognized Mr. Michael Williams in his new position asthe Director of Operations Mr. Williams introduced himself and thanked the board for the opportunity to serve the Authority as Director of Operations CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20153 PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Petroffopened the public comment period Mr. Petroffindicated the public comment period is a time for the public to bring comments to the board The comment period is not intended to serve as a dialogue between speakers and the Authority Ms. McCullough said that buses are continuing to break downwhich is creatinganxiety among the drivers She detailed specific incidents Ms. Riley said that she drives theUNCW shuttleroutesand some of the vehicles still do not have working airconditioning units Ms. Robinson stated that she has been an operator for 15 years; she has witnessed some progress being made with respect to maintenance but stated improvements still need to be made Ms. Robinsonasked the board to take into consideration the actions that need to be taken in order for the drivers to be safe Hearing no further comments, Mr. Petroffclosed the public comment period MAINTENANCE ISSUES UPDATE Mr. PetroffrecognizedFirst Transit Area Vice PresidentMr. Harned to give a maintenance issue update Mr. Harned presented the board with the most current vehicle report Mr. Harned stated First Transit is awareof the incidents identified during the public comment period and management is investigating how and why theyoccurred He said the incidents willbe addressedand corrective action will be taken Mr. Betz asked ifthe employee that failed to fuel the bus was a union employee and questioned whatsteps would be taken by First Transit to ensure that a similar incident does not occur in the future Mr. Harned confirmed that the individual was a union employee and at the end of the daywhen the buses return to the shop, they are placed in the service lane for refueling and cleaning He said that this procedure was implemented to minimize the risk of vehicles failing to be fueled and cleaned; however, this was an incident of human error Mr. Gainey asked if the maintenance employee who arrived on site to check the tires on the shuttleafter the employee report was qualified to assess the situation to identify a potential maintenance issue Mr. Harned said that he was a Senior Technicianfor First Transit Mr. Gainey inquired about the PM scheduleson the buses Mr. Harned said that the PM schedule is based on a 6,000 mile cycle per manufacturer standards Ms. Ryan asked about thebus service checklistthat is performed on each bus Mr. Harnedstated the mechanics are using the AssetWorksSoftware System to forecast and document PM services and repairs performed on the vehicles Mr. Gainey inquired about replacing inoperable fuel gauges in an effort to minimize the element of human error Mr. Harned said that he would look into the repair; however, other items also contribute to the non-working fuel gauge Mr. Harned said that First Transitbelievesprogress is being made He said vehicles are being repaired and a level of spares are being maintained He said the parts room is almost organized and is working out well Mr. Harned stated minor repairsand PM maintenance on the Paratransit vehicles arenow being performed in house CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20154 Mr. Harned said that maintenance specialistswere brought in toassist with trainingas well as maintaining quality control in the shop Mr. Betz asked why a maintenance specialistwas not on scene to investigate the shuttle tire incident Mr. Harned said that typically the tech employees go out to service road calls; instead of supervisors Mr. Betz requested that First Transit attend every board meeting until the end of their contract Mr. Koeppel stated that the board should be notified of the results from the tire incident on the upon completion of the investigation Mr. Petroff inquiredabout the vehicle maintenanceschedule on the weekends Mr. Harned stated First Transit is working to ensure the shop is properly staffed on the weekends He said that per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, theyare allowed to have a Lead Tech when there is not a supervisor on duty; and they are required to have a 40 hour Assistant Maintenance Managerand Lead Tech on staff and they are working on filling these two positions Mr. Gainey said that a supervisor should have reported to the scene of the shuttle tire incident immediately Mr. Betz stated aFirst Transit supervisor should be sent out on all road calls st Mr. Petroff asked it First Transit made their October 1service deadline Mr. Harned stated that he feels they have met the obligation Mr. Kelly asked if the bargaining unit had an impact on the issues Mr. Harned said he did not feel as though it didnot Mr.Petroff recognizedMr. Eby to provide a responsetothe contractor maintenance report Mr. Eby said that the First Transit’s inability to normalize maintenanceis tied to their inability to engage apermanent resident contract manager He said issues could be minimized with a resident contract manager Mr. Eby said the Authorityis still not pleased with the service provided by First Transit He stated that since the previous contract manager was dismissed, several interim managers have filled in The inconsistent, revolving door of management personnel has led to instability in the fixed route operation st He saidthat in response to the October 1deadline,First Transit completed12 consecutive days in which100% of service was met Schedule adherence with available spares hasstill not been consistently realized Mr. Betz asked what the remedy is forFirst Transit’sfailure to perform under contract Ms. Foxstated there are remedies which should be discussed in closed session She said that First Transit is aware of the immediate remedies due to the exchanges of correspondence She addedthat First Transit hasbeen notified by the Authorityof what is considered documentable breachesof contract Mr. Fox stated termination ofthe contract with First Transitwould result in contract employees not having an employer of record which is not an option Ms. Fox stated timing is an issue andoptions can be discussed She stated that the nature of public transportation law is complicated and short term solutions to deal with the current situation are challenging CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Petroffpresented the October2015 consent agenda for approval Mr. Koeppelmade a motion to accept the October 2015 consent agenda as presented Mr. Betzseconded the motion and the motion carried CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20155 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Petroffstated the committee metfor an update on the maintenance issues as well as the Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center (WMMTC) Mr. O’Grady stated that he submitted a request to the Cityin the amount of $250,000 to fund two new light transit vehicles (LTV’s) exclusively with City funds He stated that Mr. Eby hasresearchedoptions to purchasetwo used LTV’s from the City of Durham Mr. O’Grady said the Authority must get into a pattern of replacing buses every yearin an effort to stagger the replacement schedule Mr. Koeppel asked Mr. O’Grady if the City hasreached out to the County for some assistance withpurchasing vehicles PLANNING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Petroffrecognized Mr. Koeppelto give the committee report Mr.Koeppel said the Authority realizeda 9% decrease inridership during the month of August andindicated the maintenance issues may have hadan influence on ridership He said that advertising is proceeding favorably and the Authority should receiveover $50,000 in advertising revenueby the end of the calendar year Mr. Koeppel said permitting foramenitiesat12 bus stop locations is underway and should be received by the end of the calendar year He said the RFP for the Short Range Transit Plan for fiscal years2018-2022will be released January 2016 Mr. Koeppel indicated the bus stop numbering system should be in placeby January 2016 FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE Mr. Petroffrecognized Mr. Brydento give the committee report Mr. Bryden said there has been a budget savings in both the fuel and lubricantsline items He said maintenance costs are $258,000 to date which exceeds the$134,000 that was budgeted for under the maintenance line item He stated these were authorized maintenance expenditures necessaryto keep the buses operational He stated that sufficient funding is budgeted from savings in other line items, particularly fuel, to offset the increased maintenance costs He stated that staff is closely monitoring First Transit’s maintenance and maintenance labor expenses to ensure that budget compliance is adequately managed Mr. Bryden statedthat maintenance of Paratransit vehicles is slowly being transitioned to First Transit Mr. Betz stated that before maintenance on the Paratransit vehicles is taken completelyin house, First Transit must get the maintenance department under better control FACILITIES COMMITTEE Mr. Petroffstated the committee did not meet STAFF REPORT Mr. Petroffrecognized Mr. Ebyto give the committee report Mr. Eby gave a brief description of the Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center (WMMTC) Surface TransportationProgram - Directly Attributable (STP-DA) Resolution Mr. Eby said that theWMMTC project has been ongoing for at least 20 years The WMMTC would move on street bus transfers in downtown Wilmington from its current location at Second and Princess to an off street facility with amenities The WMMTC would be safer, and more comfortable for Wave Transit transfer passengers CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20156 Intercity bus service provided by Greyhound and other providers could be moved to the WMMTC He saidthat several parcelswere purchased by NCDOT for the WMMTC at the locationbetween rdth 3Street, 4Street and Campbell Street Mr. Eby stated that the MOU has been draftedand reviewed by legal counselwho has been in discussions with the Wilmington City Attorney He said NCDOTis reviewing the MOU Mr. Eby said that there isinterest in developing the area around the current Downtown Transfer Center He said that there wasdiscussion of moving the transfer area temporarily but this would be quite the undertaking and opted not to proceed The WMPO asked if the Authoritywould consider applying for surface transportation program funding He said surface transportation funding is Federal Highway money that comes to region through the State that can be flexed to transit He said the Authority is currently receiving STP-DA money in theamount of about $350,000 that is used for preventive maintenanceand ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance Mr. Barfield made a motion to approve the Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center STP- DA Resolution Mr. Bryden asked ifthe relocation of the Downtown Transfer Center would impact ridership Mr. Eby saidthere was no reason to believe that ridership would be impacted by moving the downtown transfer location Mr. Kelly seconded the motion and the motion carried Mr. Eby gave a brief update on the purchase of two used Light Transit Vehicles(LTVs) and stated funding has been identified He stated funding for three new LTV’s has been identified and would occur when FTA opens its grants management system later in thecalendar year Mr. Eby said that Durham transit has two vehicles that were scheduled to go to auction The City of Durham is willing to sell the vehicles to the Authority for $10,000 each Mr. Eby stated that the 2008 vehicles have mileage less than 13 of the Authority’s 15 LTV’s He stated that he and Mr. Williams have inspected the vehicles and if purchased, they would be beneficial in ensuring scheduled service requirements Mr. Eby said that staff isseeking authorization for the purchaseof two (2) LTV’sfrom the City of Durham at a cost not to exceed $20,000 He said the Authority woulduse unobligated funding eitherfromadvertising revenue or Greyhound revenue to purchase the vehicles until a formal request for funding can be made to the City of Wilmington Mr. O’Grady made a motion to approve authorization of contingency funds from advertising revenue or Greyhound revenue to purchase of two (2) LTV’s from the City of Durham at a cost not to exceed $25,000with the understanding that the funds would ultimately be requested from the City of Wilmington Mr. Bryden seconded the motion and the motion carried NEWBUSINESS Mr. Bryden mentioned the article in Encore Magazine regarding the Brunswick Connector Mr. Smith stated that an increased effort should be made to promote the route OLDBUSINESS Mr. Bryden stated that five grant requests from community organizations were submitted to the Making Waves Foundation for consideration and four received approval Hesaid the Foundation receives a steady amount of grant requests each quarter and they are partnering with the Harrelson Center to assist with individual requests CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20157 CLOSED SESSION Mr. Betzmade a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to NCGS §143-318.11(3) to discuss the management agreement with counsel Ms. Ryan seconded the motion and the motion carried During the 16 minute closed session, the board discussed the management agreement with staff and legal counsel Mr. Betz made a motion to enter into open session Mr. Koeppel seconded and the motion carried No action was taken as a result ofclosed session ADJOURN Mr. Betz made a motion to adjourn the October 22, 2015 meetingof the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING The nestmeetingof the Authority is scheduled for November 19, 2015at 12:00 pm in the Forden Station ConferenceRoom Respectfully Submitted, Albert Eby Executive Director /kw/mm CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20158 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA REVISED 11/13/15 COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING for the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ____ day of _____________, 2015by and between the City of Wilmington, a municipal corporation of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter “City”), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (hereinafter “Department”), the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority d/b/a “Wave Transit”, a North Carolina public transportation authority (hereinafter “Authority”), and the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (hereinafter “MPO”). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, the Department began exploring the possibility of re-instituting passenger rail service to Wilmington in the early and mid-1990s; and WHEREAS, a pair of studies completed in 2000 and 2001 suggested that there was a viable and stable market for inter-city passenger rail service to Wilmington from Raleigh if connections were provided to the Northeast corridor; and that the best site for an intermodal hub was in downtown Wilmington that included the existing Wilmington Police Headquarters site; and WHEREAS, during this same time period, some local planning documents began citing this location as the future setting for the Wilmington Multi- Modal Transportation Center; and WHEREAS, there was, however, considerable disagreement about the impacts that bus and rail operations from this site would have on the Cape Fear Community College as expressed by representatives of the community college faculty and board; and CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/20159 WHEREAS, in large part, this prompted the re-examination of past studies that would incorporate past efforts at selecting a site; validate design information; and determine which of six downtown sites and three additional geographic areas in the Wilmington vicinitywould be the optimum location for a multi-modal transportation center; and WHEREAS, in 2004 the City hired the Louis Berger Group to assist in selecting a preferred site for the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center; and WHEREAS, The Louis Berger Group completed the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center Site Evaluation Report; and WHEREAS, the study was funded by the Department and the consultant was generally directed to: document and validate all information about potential Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation sites that were studied in the past, collect limited new information about these sites, collect additional stakeholder input and develop a recommendation for a preferred site; and WHEREAS, the consultant analyzed six sites and the results of the consultant’s analysis indicated very little variance among thesites, however Site #3 and Site #5 scored higher than the others; and WHEREAS, on February 15, 2005 the Wilmington City Council voted to endorse Site #5 and recommend the Department proceed with land acquisition and development of the Multi- modal Transportation Center on Site #5; and WHEREAS, on February 24, 2005 the MPOsupported construction of the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center on Site #5; and WHEREAS, Martin/Alexiou/Bryson completed the Transit Needs Study (hereinafter “Study”) for the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center in 2009 that evaluated the current and future service needs at the Multi-modal Transportation Center site; and CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201510 WHEREAS, the Study’s recommended option for the facility included a transit portion, which is expected to be constructed first and a passenger rail service that is expected to be constructed in the future; and WHEREAS, the Study also included a recommended site layout for the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center is anticipated to bring together local bus service; the downtown trolley; taxis; other public, private and tourist transportation facilities; pedestrian and bike path connections and connections to inter-city and Amtrak buses; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center will also serve as the downtown station for future passenger rail service to/from Wilmington; and WHEREAS , the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center will be located between North 3rd Street and North 4th Street and between Red Cross Street and Hanover Street; and WHEREAS , the properties in which the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center will be located include: Parcel ID R04813-029-011-000, Parcel ID R04813-029-009-000, Parcel ID R04813-029-002-000, Parcel ID R04813-029-008-000, Parcel ID R04813-029-003-000, Parcel ID R04813-029-007-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-011-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-012- 000, Parcel ID R04813-017-013-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-014-000, Parcel ID R04813-017- 015-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-008-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-007-000, Parcel ID R04813- 017-006-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-005-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-004-000, Parcel ID R04813-017-003-000 and Parcel ID R04813-017-002-000; and WHEREAS, the Department in partnership with the City has acquired or is in the process of taking ownership of all of the properties necessary to construct the Wilmington Multi- modal Transportation Center; and CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201511 WHEREAS, the Department has demolished the buildings between Campbell Street and the rail corridor and is taking certain steps toward the structural stabilization of the Neuwirth and Thomas Grocery buildings; and WHEREAS, the City, the Department, the Authority, and the MPO desire for the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center to progress forward toward construction and each Party proposes to take certain steps toward the completion of the transit portionof the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center. NOW THEREFOREin consideration of the mutually beneficial covenants of , agreement between the parties hereafter expressedin enumerated terms, the adequacy and sufficiency of which of hereby acknowledged by each as valuable consideration, the City of Wilmington, the North Carolina Department of Transportation,the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority, and the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, agree as follows: Scope 1. The Scope of the Project is defined as follows and is anticipated to be constructed in multiple phases: Structural Stabilization of the Neuwirth and Thomas Grocery buildings Demolition of the U-Haul buildings Up-fit the Neuwirth Building including but not limited to construction of bus parking, concourses, canopies and other necessary improvements to provide public transportation services Up-fit of the Thomas Grocery Building for potential commercial use on the nd ground floor and office use on the 2 floor Future development of the rail portion of the project 2.Planning and Design. A.The Department, and/or its agent shall prepare the final design plans, CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201512 specifications and a professionalestimate of costs (PS&E package) needed to construct the structural stabilization of the Neuwirth and Thomas Grocery buildings. B.The Authority, and/or its agent shall prepare the final design plans, specifications and a professionalestimate of costs (PS&E package) needed to construct improvements to the Neuwirth building and other associated public transportation improvements. The Authority’s obligation to prepare the PS&E package shall be dependent on the Department providing to the Authority in advance the necessary funding required to do so. C.The City and the MPOand/or its agent shall prepare the final design plans, specifications and a professionalestimate of costs (PS&E package) needed to up-fit the Thomas Grocery building. All work shall be done in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Municipal standards, specifications, policies and procedures. The plans shall be submitted to the Parties for review and comment. All comments shall be submitted in writing to the respective parties within thirty (30) days of receipt of the plans. All comments submitted by the Parties shall be considered for incorporation into the plans. If no comments are received within thirty (30) days, the respective agency managing the project shall presume approval of the plans by the other Parties. The City,the Authority, the MPO, and the NCDOT reservethe right of approval of final design plans, and the respective agency shall receive written notice of final approval prior to the release of the PS&E package. Environmental/Planning Documentation 3. The Authority shall prepare the environmental and/or planning document for the public transportation component and the Department shall prepare the environmental document for the rail portions of the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center development. The Authority shall acquire all environmental permits needed to construct the public transportation portion of the Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and all other appropriate environmental CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201513 laws and regulations. The Department shall acquire all environmental permits needed to construct the rail portion of the Project, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and all other appropriate environmental laws and regulations. The Authority’s obligation to prepare the environmental and/or planning document for the public transportation component shall be dependent on the Department providing to the Authority in advance the necessary funding required to do so. Utility Relocations 4. The City, the Department, andthe Authority shall relocate and adjust all utilities in conflict with the portion of the project being constructed by each Party. The City, the Department, and the Authority shall be responsible for any potential damages on their portion of the Project associated with relocation of utilities, including but not limited to interruption of power, communications,and data. To the extent it has the legal right to do so, the City shall exercise any rights it may have under any franchise to affect all necessary changes, adjustments, and relocation of telephone, telegraph, and electric power lines; underground cables, gas lines, and other pipelines or conduits; or any privately- or publicly-owned utilities. The City and the Authority shall relocate and adjust all utilities in conflict with all work being performed by the City and the Authority, and/or its agent, and associated with the Project, at no cost whatsoever to the other respective Parties. 5.Right of Way The Department shall acquire any needed rights of way and/or easements required for the Project, and shall provide for relocation assistance, services,and payments for families, businesses, and non-profit organizations being displaced. Acquisition of right of way shall be accomplished in accordance with Federal and State policies, procedures, or provisions. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201514 If during right of way acquisition or construction of the Project, contaminated or hazardous material is discovered or becomes known to the Parties, the Parties shall jointly share the responsibility for the removal and disposal of said material as a shared expense from existing project funds. Right of Entry 6. Each Partyshall grant the other entities a Right of Entry for access to any necessary property in order to perform the responsible Parties’ portion of work for the Project and any additional agreed upon improvements as defined by the Project plans. 7.Construction A.Construction by the Department Subject to successful completion of the planning document and all required environmental work, the Department, and/or its agent, shall construct, or cause to be constructed the portion of the Project, defined as follows: i.Demolition of the U-Haul buildings ii.At a later date, the re-establishment of the rail line from its current terminus to the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center iii.At a later date, the future rail portion of the Wilmington Multi-modal Transportation Center B.Construction by the City Subject to successful completion of the planning document and all required environmental work, the City,and/or its agent, shall construct, or cause to be constructed the portion of the Project, defined as follows: i.The up-fit of the Thomas Grocery Building for potential commercial use on the ground floor and office use on the 2nd floor C.Construction by the Authority Subject to successful completion of the planning document and all required environmental work, the Authority, and/or its agent, shall construct, or cause to be constructed the portion of the Project, defined as follows: i.Stabilization of the Neuwirth and Thomas Grocery Buildings CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201515 ii.The up-fit of the Neuwirth Building for use for public transportation services and construction of bus parking, concourses, canopies and other necessary improvements to provide public transportation services All construction work shall be performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and all applicable Federal and State policies and procedures. The Authority’s obligations shall be dependent on the Department providing to the Authority in advance the necessary funding required to do so. 8.Funding The Parties recognize that a variety of funding sources, including federal, state, local and/or private, are likely to be used to acquire property as well as to plan, design, construct, and operate the Project. The use of funding from specific sources may subject the Project to various legal requirements and obligations. The Parties shall collaborate to determine which Partyis the appropriate party to seek future federal, state, local,or private funding. The Parties shall cooperate and support each other’s efforts to secure said funding for purposes of the Project. The specific and detailed costs associated with the Project shall be provided to the respective boards of each Party for review and consideration within sixty (60) days after completion of the demolition of the U-Haul building. 9.Ownership and Maintenance The Department shall convey ownership of the property outlined in Exhibit A to the City,for an amount of $10and other good and valuable consideration,on a date mutually agreed to by the City and the Department. At such time that the Department has successfully settled the pending condemnation case with U-Haul, the Department shall transfer ownership of the three (3) U-Haul parcels to the City outlined in Exhibit B,for an amount of $10 and other good and valuable consideration and provided the property is used for a public transportation CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201516 purpose. The City shall convey all the property outlined in Exhibit C, excepting Parcel # R04813-029-009-00, to the Authority for an amount of $10 and other good and valuable consideration, on a date mutually agreed to by the City and the Authority.If at any point in the future this property (Exhibit C) is not used by the Authority for the purposes of public transportation, the property will revert back to the City. The Department shall retain ownership of the propertyassociated with the future development of therail component of the project asoutlined in Exhibit D. Upon completion of the rail phase of the Project, the Department shall convey ownership of all buildings, building sites, roadways, driveways and any other improvements outlined in ExhibitD excepting the Department’s rail corridor, Parcel # R04813-017- 015-000 in Exhibit Eto the City. If at any point in the future this property (Exhibit D)is not used by the City for the purposes of public transportation, the property will revert back to the Department. The Department, the City, and the Authority shall be responsible for the maintenance of the properties outlined in Exhibits A, B, C, D and Ewhile each agency has ownership and control of that property. The Authority shall be responsible for all Multi Modal Transportation Center traffic operating controlsand devices which shall be established, enforced and installed, in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes and the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.The Authority’s obligations shall be dependent on the Department providing to the Authority in advance the necessary funding required to do so. 10.Termination This Agreement may be terminated by any of the parties in writing no less than thirty (30) days before construction begins. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201517 11.Notice Notices to the parties to this Agreement shall be sent by first-class or certified mail as required to: City of Wilmington City Manager or his Designee 102 N. Third St. Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 North Carolina Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary of Transit or his Designee 1 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Executive Director P.O. Box 12630 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-0130 Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director th 305 Chestnut Street, 4 Floor Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Each party shall immediately notify the others of any change of address. Such notices shall be deemed to have been given when sent. 12.Amendment This Agreement may be amended or modified, including any extension, upon mutual agreement of the parties if any such amendment shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Parties. 13.Construction of Agreement This Agreement shall be deemed to be made and performed in the State of North Carolina, and the parties hereto agree, notwithstanding the principles of conflicts of CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201518 law, that the internal laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern and control the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the various terms and conditions contained herein, then the more particular shall prevail over the general and the more stringent or higher standard shall prevail over the less stringent or lower standard. This Agreement shall be considered to have been prepared equally by the parties hereto and shall not be construed more strictly against a party, regardless of which party was responsible for its preparation. 14.Assignment This Agreement may not be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of the other Parties. Binding on Successors and Assigns 15. All covenants and agreements contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties. Non-Waiver of Rights 16. Any Party’s failure to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right based upon a breach thereof, or the acceptance of any performance during such breach, shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under this Agreement. 17.Immunity Not Waived This Agreement is governmental in nature and for the benefit of the public and is not intended to be for private profit or gain and neither the Department of the City intend to waive sovereign immunity by reason of this Agreement. 18.Continuing Obligation The Parties will make and execute all further instruments and documents required to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201519 19.Reference Use of the neuter includes feminine and masculine, singular includes plural; and captions and headings are inserted for convenience of reference and do not define, describe, extend or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement. 20.Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties relating to the Project as described herein, this Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and written and oral agreements with respect thereto. 21.Savings Clause If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. Multiple Counterparts 22. Multiple counterparts of this Agreement may be signed and delivered, each of which shall be considered an original and which together shall constitute but one Agreement. 23.Relationship of the Parties Each party acknowledges that the relationship with the others is that of an independent contractor with no employment relationship, joint venture, or partnership with the other parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 24.Other Laws and Regulations The Parties will comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, laws, statutes and ordinances including those regarding toxic, hazardous and solid wastes and any pollutants; public and private nuisances; health or safety; CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201520 and zoning, subdivision or other land use controls. The Parties will take all reasonably necessary, proper or required safety, preventative and remedial measures in accordance with any and all relations and directives from the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Health Departments, and any other federal, state or local agency having jurisdiction, to insure the prompt prevention or cessation (now or in the future) of violations of either the applicable provisions of such standards, regulations, laws, statutes, and ordinances or any permits or conditions issued thereunder. 25.Non-Discrimination The Parties will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or otherwise illegally deny any person participation in or the benefits of the program which is the subject of this agreement because of race, creed, color, sex, age, disability or national origin. To the extent applicable, the Partiescomply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (P.L. 88-352) and 1968 (P.L. 90-284), and all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, instructions, designations and other directives promulgated to prohibit discrimination. Violation of this provision, after noticeand reasonable opportunity to cure, shall be a material breach of this agreement and may result, at City’s option, in a termination or suspension of this agreement in whole or in part. 26.Liability of Officers and Agents No officer, agent or employee of the Department or the City shall be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement or any other documents related to the transactions contemplated hereby. Such officers, agents, or employees shall be deemed to execute such documents in their official capacities only, and not in their individual capacities. This Section shall not relieve any such officer, agent or employee from the performance of any official duty provided by law. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201521 27.Authority to Act Each of the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of aPartydoes hereby covenant, warrant and represent that such partyis a duly organized and validly existinglegal entity (where the party is represented to be an entity), that the Partyhas full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, and that each and all persons signing on behalf of the party were authorized to do so. 28.Availabilityof Funds All terms and conditions of this Agreement are dependent upon, and subject to, the allocation of funds for the purpose set forth in the Agreement and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if funds cease to be available. Ethics Provision 29. By Executive Order 24, issued by Governor Perdue, and N.C. G.S.§ 133-32, it is unlawful for any vendor or contractor ( i.e. architect, bidder, contractor, construction manager, design professional, engineer, landlord, offeror, seller, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor), to make gifts or to give favors to any State employee of the Governor’s Cabinet Agencies (i.e., Administration, Commerce, Cultural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, Public Safety, Revenue, Transportation, and the Office of the Governor). IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto, have caused the execution of this Agreement under seal and by authority duly given the day and year below written. (This space is left intentionally blank) CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201522 IN WITNESS WHEREOF ,the due execution in agreement by partieshereto as evidenced by the hereafter affixed signatures. WILMINGTON URBAN AREA METRO PLANNING ORGANIZATION Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has caused this Agreement to be executed, on its behalf by and through its Transportation Advisory Committee by itsChairman,as authorized at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of _________, 2015 attested by its Secretary. Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization, by and through its Transportation Advisory Committee By:__________________________________ Honorable Laura Padgett, Chair Attest: ________________________________ Secretary Mike Kozlosky CAPEFEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY d/b/a/ Wave Transit Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority d/b/a Wave Transit has caused this Agreement to be executed in its behalf by its Chairman as authorized at a regular meeting held onthe _____ day of ______________, 2015, attested by its Secretary and its seal to be hereto affixed (Seal) CAPE FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITY d/b/a Wave Transit CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201523 By: ________________________________ Chairman Attest: ________________________________ Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The North Carolina Department of Transportation has caused this Agreement to be executed in its behalf by its Chairman as authorized at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of ______________, 2015, attested by its Secretary and its seal to be hereto affixed North Carolina Department of Transportation (Seal) By: ________________________________ Chairman Attest: ________________________________ Secretary ____________________________________________________________________________ NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER I, ____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, certify that Mike Kozlosky came before me this day and acknowledged that he is the Secretary of Transportation Advisory Committee of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan the Planning Organization , and that by authority duly given and as the act of the Organization, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Chairman and attested by himself as its Secretary. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this ___ day of ____________, 2015. ______________________________ (Seal) CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201524 Notary Public My commission expires: __________. ____________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER I, ____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, certify that ______________________ personally came before me this day and acknowledged Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority d/b/a Wave that s/he is the Secretary of the Transit , and that by authority duly given and as the act of the Authority, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Chairman, sealed with its seal and attested by herself as its Secretary. Witness my hand and official seal, this the ____ day of ______________, 2015. _________________________________(Seal) Notary Public My Commission Expires: ____________. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER I, ____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, certify that ______________________ personally came before me this day and acknowledged North Carolina Department of Transportation that s/he is the Secretary of the and that by authority duly given and as the act of the Authority, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Chairman, sealed with its seal and attested by herself as its Secretary. Witness my hand and official seal, this the ____ day of ______________, 2015. _________________________________ (Seal) Notary Public My Commission Expires: ____________. CITY OF WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA By: CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201525 ___________________________________ Sterling B. Cheatham, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________ William E. Wolak, City Attorney STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER I, ____________________________, a Notary Public in ____________ County, North Carolina certify that Sterling B. Cheatham personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he is theCity Manager of the City of Wilmington, a North Carolina Municipal Corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the City of Wilmington, the foregoing instrument was signed in its named by him as its Manager. WITNESS my hand and notarial seal, this the ____ day of _____________, 20____. ___________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: \[SEAL\] _____________________ FINANCE OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION STATEMENT This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act this the _______ day of ___________________, 20__. __________________________________ Debra H. Mack, Finance Director Project No. _____________ Account No. _____________ Amount $ ____________ PO# ________________ Federal ID # 56-6000239 CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201526 R04813-029-009-000 R04813-029-011-000 R04813-029-007-000 Legend Interlocal Agreement for the Wilmington Multi-Modal Transportation Center - Exhibit A Properties Exhibit A (2015) Parcel Boundaries CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201527 R04813-029-008-000 R04813-029-002-000 R04813-029-003-000 Legend Interlocal Agreement for the Wilmington Multi-Modal Transportation Center - Exhibit B Properties Exhibit B (2015) Parcel Boundaries CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201528 R04813-029-009-000 R04813-029-011-000 R04813-029-008-000 R04813-029-002-000 R04813-029-007-000 R04813-029-003-000 Legend Interlocal Agreement for the Wilmington Multi-Modal Transportation Center - Exhibit C Properties Exhibit C (2015) Parcel Boundaries CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201529 R04813-017-011-000 R04813-017-012-000 R04813-017-013-000 R04813-017-014-000 R04813-017-008-000 R04813-017-007-000 R04813-017-005-000 R04813-017-004-000 R04813-017-003-000 R04813-017-006-000 R04813-017-002-000 Legend Interlocal Agreement for the Wilmington Multi-Modal Transportation Center - Exhibit D Properties Exhibit D (2015) Parcel Boundaries CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201530 R04813-017-015-000 Legend Interlocal Agreement for the Wilmington Multi-Modal Transportation Center - Exhibit E Properties Exhibit E (2015) Parcel Boundaries CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201531 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Status and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will apply for a grant from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and receives funds from the North Carolina General Assembly to provide assistance for public transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Section 5316 program is to improve access to transportation services to employment and employment related activities for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals and to transport residents of urbanized areas and nonurbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Section 5317 program is to reduce barriers to transportation services and expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the ADA of 1990 by providing funding assistance that supports new transportation services and/or new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the ADA; and WHEREAS, NCDOT has been designated as the State agency with principle authority and responsibility for administering the Section 5316 and 5317 programs for small urban and rural areas; and WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders, and all small administrative requirements related to the applications made to and grants received from the Federal Transit Administration, as well as the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U.S.C. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board Chair of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority is hereby authorized to submit a grant for federal and state funding, provide the required local match, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide public transportation services. I Jeff Petroff, Board Chair, do hereby certify that the above is true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority duly held on the 19th day of November, 2015. ________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Certifying Official Date *Note that the authorized official, certifying official, and notary public should be three separate individuals. Seal Subscribed and sworn to me (date) ________________________ Notary Public Signature_____________________________________ Affix Notary Seal Here ________________________________________________________ Printed Name and Address My commission expires (date) _______________________________ CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201532 Total Passengers Fixed Route 180,000 120,000 160,000 100,000 140,000 120,000 80,000 100,000 60,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 0 - JulAugSepOctJulAugSepOct 2014/20152014/2015 94,390128,378164,496168,39488,831101,346101,217109,968 2015/20162015/2016 98,499117,851152,252146,29292,75489,16391,83793,414 ChangeChange 4.35%-8.20%-7.44%-13.13%4.42%-12.02%-9.27%-15.05% Seahawk Shuttle Paratransit 70,000 7,000 6,000 60,000 5,000 50,000- 4,000 40,000 3,000 30,000 2,000 20,000 1,000 10,000 0 0 JulAugSepOct JulAugSepOct 2014/2015 5,1064,8695,0445,222 2014/2015 45322,16358,23553,204 2015/2016 5,3244,7075,0205,724 2015/2016 42123,98155,39547,154 Change 4.27%-3.33%-0.48%9.61% Change -7.06%8.20%-4.88%-11.37% Passengers by Route October 2015 Fixed Route No. NamePassengersTransfers 101Princess Place15,5612,294 103Oleander East6,9291,139 104Northeast5,351833 105Medical Center7,271917 106Shipyard Blvd6,015849 107College Road2,046220 108Market Street7,4941,045 201Carolina Beach Road9,3861,000 202Oleander West7,110737 203Trolley4,773 204Brunswick Connector2,326338 205Longleaf Park7,444615 207North3,825478 209Independence6,814722 301Pleasure Island1,069 TOTAL 93,41411,187 UNCW 701Blue4,002 712Teal3,439 702Green4,363 703Red6,547 704Yellow7,215 711Yellow Express8,589 705Loop1,565 707Red Express 9,491 709Loop Express 1,943 UNCW Total 47,154 Para-Transit Services ADA Passengers 1,945 Non-ADA Passengers 3,779 Para-Transit Total 5,724 TOTAL PASSENGERS 146,292 CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201534 FIXED ROUTEMONTHLYFiscal Year to Date This Month % Change Ridership Statistics Current% ChangeCurrentPrior Last Year Total Bus Passenger Trips 88,641 104,360-15.06% 351,209 380,626-7.73% Total Trolley Passenger Trips 4,773 5,608-14.89% 15,959 20,736-23.04% Total UNCW Passenger Trips 47,154 53,204-11.37% 126,951 134,055-5.30% Total Fixed Route Passenger Trips 140,568 163,172-13.85% 494,119 535,417-7.71% Average Weekday Passenger Trips 5,708 6,477-11.88% Average Saturday Passenger Trips 2,162 2,389-9.52% Average Sunday Passenger Trips 1,048 1,161-9.73% Operating Statistics - Fixed Route Total Revenue Miles 111,226 117,390-5.25% 409,740 418,182-2.02% Total Revenue Hours 8,131 8,562-5.03% 29,043 29,575-1.80% Accidents Non Preventable3 4-25.00% 6 7-14.29% Accidents Preventable 02-100.00%16-83.33% Passenger Trips/Revenue Mile 1.26 1.39-9.08%1.211.28-5.81% Passenger Trips/Revenue Hour 17.29 19.06-9.29%17.0118.10-6.02% Operator Overtime9.00%1.65%445.45% Farebox Revenue and Pass Sales$ 85,454$ 94,281-9.36%$333,851$344,739-3.16% Average Fare per Bus Passenger$ 0.91$ 0.866.70%$0.91$0.865.86% PARATRANSITMONTHLYFiscal Year to Date This Month % ChangeCurrentPrior% Change Ridership Statistics Current Last Year Total ADA Passenger Trips1,9451,59222.17%7,0985,70524.42% Total Non ADA Passenger Trips3,7793,6304.10%15,22814,5864.40% Total Paratransit Passenger Trips5,7245,2229.61%22,32620,29110.03% Average Weekday Passenger Trips24121810.69% Average Saturday Passenger Trips614439.55% Average Sunday Passenger Trips276350.00% Operating Statistics - Paratransit Total Revenue Miles49,70939,38426.22%169,970152,20811.67% Total Revenue Hours3,2012,03757.14%9,5247,92420.19% Accidents Non Preventable200.00%300.00% Accidents Preventable000.00%3250.00% Passenger Trips/Revenue Mile0.120.13-13.15%0.130.13-1.47% Passenger Trips/Revenue Hour1.792.56-30.25%2.342.56-8.46% Operator Overtime2.60%4.46%-41.79% WavePool Passengers45139314.76%1,8601,29243.96% Revenue Miles4,4157,395-40.30%17,07026,031-34.42% Revenue Hours89146-39.11%397478-16.95% Special Services Greyhound Ticket Revenue$2,029$2,556-20.62%$10,600$10,1844.08% Amtrak Passengers166243-31.69%1,19781646.69% Horizon Revenue$723$1,255-42.39%$2,880$3,474-17.10% CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201535 Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Statement of Operating Position Date : 7/1/2015 - 10/31/2015 Budget Scenario : 2016 (1) (Board Adopted Original) ActualBudget Variance33% Annual GL account Operating revenues Farebox revenues 423,253 422,667 586 33% 1,268,000 Passes 66,106 73,333 (7,227)30% 220,000 Contracted services Fixed Route 114,181 140,000 (25,819)27% 420,000 Para-Transit 248,779 220,667 28,11238% 662,000 Total: Operating revenues 852,319 856,667 (4,348)33% 2,570,000 Nonoperating revenues Subsidies Federal grants 1,173,534 1,182,386 (8,852)33% 3,547,157 State grants 12,469 251,650 (239,181)2% 754,950 Subsidy from primary government City of Wilmington 1,285,000 428,333 856,667100% 1,285,000 New Hanover County - 91,667 (91,667)0% 275,000 Subsidy from other governments 101,250 33,458 67,792101% 100,375 Local Government Pledged to Capital - (5,000) 5,0000% (15,000) Other Income 54,975 37,000 17,97550% 111,000 Total: Subsidies 2,627,228 2,019,494 607,73443% 6,058,482 Total: Revenues and Subsidies 3,479,547 2,876,161 603,38640% 8,628,482 Operating expenses Salaries and wages Fixed Route 1,056,294 1,089,401 33,10732% 3,268,204 Para-Transit 187,008 218,422 31,41429% 655,266 Taxes and benefits Taxes 91,084 101,226 10,14230% 303,677 Benefits 320,480 347,026 26,54631% 1,041,078 Fuels and lubricants 238,645 315,800 77,15525% 947,400 Maintenance 359,539 179,541 (179,998)67% 538,624 Tires 32,617 45,167 12,55024% 135,500 Communications & Utilities 49,089 53,133 4,04431% 159,400 Professional services 118,424 140,940 22,51628% 422,820 Other services 47,567 33,709 (13,858)47% 101,126 Insurance Liability & Property 183,402 115,500 (67,902)53% 346,500 Auto 147,606 96,000 (51,606)51% 288,000 Worker Comp 88,253 70,333 (17,920)42% 211,000 Office supplies and expenses 17,568 14,067 (3,501)42% 42,200 Marketing 2,407 16,567 14,1605% 49,700 Other expenses 48,747 39,329 (9,418)41% 117,987 Total: Operating expenses 2,988,730 2,876,161 (112,569)35% 8,628,482 Net Results 490,817 Fund Balance Contributions City of Wilmington 157,822 157,822 - 157,822 New Hanover County - 157,822 (157,822) 157,822 Total: Fund Balance Contributed 157,822 315,644 157,822 315,644 CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201536 Survey: Transit riders like convenience, but want more reliability Bart Jansen, USA TODAY 9:13 a.m. EST November 12, 2015 People rode mass transit nearly 11 billion times a year because of cost-effectiveness, convenience and because they dislike driving, according to a national survey Thursday obtained by USA TODAY. But four in five of those passengers said they would ride buses, subways and trains more often if they were more reliable, cleaner and less crowded, according to the survey by HNTB Corp., which plans, designs and manages transportation construction projects. “People increasingly recognize the value delivered by public transportation,” said Michael Townes, a senior (Photo: Steven Senne, AP) vice president at HNTB who deals with transit. “They want a modern, effective system that meets their needs today as well as into the future.” The HNTB survey comes as House and Senate lawmakers negotiate to complete a six-year highway bill that authorizes transit funding by Nov. 20. The federal government has spent about $10 billion per year on public transportation since 2009, according to the Congressional Research Service. The Senate version of the transportation bill has "some growth" in bus and rail funding, but the House version is "much tighter" and limits certain funds to start new projects, according to Michael Melaniphy, CEO of the American Public Transportation Association. "America urgently needs more investment in transportation to replace and improve our aging infrastructure, and to meet the demands of our growing population and growing economy," Melaniphy said. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201537 But Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute, criticized both versions of the pending legislation for continuing discretionary funding, which he argued led to greater spending, rather than dividing money by formulas. “The problem with public transit is not a shortage of funds – it’s that they have too much money and they’re spending the money in the wrong places,” O’Toole said. “I think we could have better transit for far less money if the agencies were given incentives to get more transit riders than spend more money.” Transit programs nationwide have an $86 billion maintenance backlog, the Federal Transit Administrationestimated in 2013, after estimating that 40% of buses and 25% of rail equipment were in marginal or poor condition. The HNTB survey called “America Thinks” was conducted by Kelton, which polled a nationwide sample of 1,002 Americans who were at least 18 years old from Sept. 15 to 25. Each response had a margin of error of 3.1%. CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201538 The responses found passengers disagree about the convenience and speed of completing their public-transit trips. The most popular reasons for riding rather than driving were cost-effectiveness (38%) and to do something else -- either working productively or relaxing (37%), according to the survey. Other reasons riders gave in the survey were for convenience (30%), reducing their carbon footprint (23%), because they don’t enjoy driving (20%) and for safety (16%). But among the 80% who said they could be motivated to ride more, nearly half (45%) said the reliability needed to improve, 36% wanted cleaner equipment, stations and restrooms, 35% asked for wi-fi and 33% sought less crowding, according to the survey. People who have access to transit, but didn't take advantage of it during the last year, cited inconvenience (42%) and slowness (33%) as the main reasons, the survey found. Suggestions for improving the systems included improving equipment and stations (40%), new payment options (31%), added amenities (29%), and bike- docking stations (14%), according to the survey. “Transit agencies are struggling to find the capital needed to balance maintaining the state of good repair of their systems, and to meet ever-increasing demands from the public for improved service,” Townes said. Read or Share this story: http://usat.ly/1iWoo2K CFPTA Agenda Packet 11/19/201539