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Home My WebLink About08944ORDINANCE NO. 8944 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A CAPITAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,177 AND ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BC1401 APPROVING SEVEN GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF THREE ADA BUSES FOR REPLACEMENT, TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES, ONE TIRES CHANGING MACHINE FOR REPLACEMENT, ONE SHOP LIFT REPLACEMENT, TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY UPDATES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, AND AIR COMPRESSOR AND TOOLS FOR TRANSIT SERVICE TRUCK BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The following seven Grant Agreements between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the purpose of purchasing two support vehicles, one tires changing machine for replacement, one shop lift replacement, transit technology updates and equipment replacement, air compressor and tools for transit service truck, and one transit bus for replacement, the “Project”, copies of which are attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, are hereby approved: 1. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Purchase of a Three (3) ADA Buses for Replacement. 2. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Purchase of a Support Vehicle (no replacement). 3. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Support Vehicle Replacement. 4. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Tire Changing Machine for Replacement. 5. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Shop Lift Replacement. 6. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Computer Software Upgrades for Buses Repairs/Diagnostics. 7. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Air Compressor and Tools for Service Truck. SECTION 2. The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute said Grant Agreements on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City to the Grant Agreement and attest the same. SECTION 3. Funds in the amount of $ $293,971 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for Project #BC1401 including $235,177 in Colorado Department of Transportation Grant funds, a total of $50,859 in City’s matching funds from Pueblo Transit’s approved 2014 capital budget and a total of $7,935 in City’s matching funds from Pueblo Transit’s approved 2015 capital budget. SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance, including transferring of the City’s matching funds, and attached Agreements which are necessary or desirable to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: November 23, 2015 BY: Ed Brown PASSED AND APPROVED: December 14, 2015 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-1 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 23, 2015 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Brenda Broyles, Director, Pueblo Transit Department SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A CAPITAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,177 AND ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BC1401 APPROVING SEVEN GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF THREE ADA BUSES FOR REPLACEMENT, TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES, ONE TIRE CHANGING MACHINE FOR REPLACEMENT, ONE SHOP LIFT REPLACEMENT, TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY UPDATES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, AND AIR COMPRESSOR AND TOOLS FOR TRANSIT SERVICE TRUCK SUMMARY: Attached are copies of seven Grant Agreements between the City of Pueblo/Pueblo Transit, and the Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, Section 5339 - FY 2014 Capital Projects. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council of Pueblo has previously approved Grant Awards from the Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, for the purpose of subsidizing Pueblo Transit’s Capital Projects such as equipment and technology replacement/updates. BACKGROUND: Pueblo Transit has been allocated a Colorado Department of Transportation Federal Capital Grant (5339) for FY2014 funding in the amount of $ $235,177. These funds are intended to purchase three (3) ADA buses for replacement two (2) support vehicles, Transit shop equipment for replacement, and computer software upgrades for buses repairs and diagnostics. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The anticipated total project cost is as follows: FY 2014 Projects: CDOT: $235,177 (80%) CITY: $58,794 (20%) Total: $293,971 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Pueblo Transit Board of Directors approves this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The Colorado Department of Transportation grant award apportionment will be published in local newspapers with a description of all approved projects in this grant. Ten days after the public notice is published, the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the socio- economic impact of any of these projects. ALTERNATIVES: Failure to accept this grant by City Council will limit Pueblo Transit’s ability to comply with its FTA mandated vehicle replacement schedule, and outdated technology and equipment replacement. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: 1. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Purchase of Three (3) ADA Buses for Replacement. 2. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Purchase of a Support Vehicle (no replacement). 3. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Support Vehicle Replacement. 4. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Tire Changing Machine for Replacement. 5. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Shop Lift Replacement. 6. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Computer Software Upgrades for Buses Repairs/Diagnostics. 7. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Transit and Rail, FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with City of Pueblo, for Air Compressor and Tools for Service Truck. Grant Certification to City Council and City Manager. 8.