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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20242601.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND MITIGATION OPTIONS FUND (MMOF) CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION FOR 2027-2028 ON -DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY - UPPER FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING REGION (UFRTPR) WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) Call for Projects Application for 2027-2028 On -Demand Transit Services from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (UFRTPR), with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) Call for Projects Application for 2027-2028 On -Demand Transit Services from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (UFRTPR), be, and hereby, is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Evan Pinkham, Department of Planning Services, be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said application. cc: PW(cH/VN/DD/S8/E0) 1o/IK/p-I 2024-2601 EG0082 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND MITIGATION OPTIONS FUND (MMOF) CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION FOR 2027-2028 ON -DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES - UPPER FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING REGION (UFRTPR) PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 2nd day of October, A.D., 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO , OLO 7 i ATTEST::,4) Weld County Clerk to the Board BY. • Om W Deputy Clerk to the Board AP":'EI, ORM: ounty ":, orney ill, Date of signature: �I$IT Kevi . : Ross, Chair G�6Z Perry L. Bu , Pro-Tem Mike reeman t K. James 2024-2601 EG0082 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS AROUND TITLE: Weld County UFR MMOF Grant Application - On -Demand Transit Services DEPARTMENT: Planning Services DATE: 9/23/24 PERSON REQUESTING: Evan Pinkham Brief description of the problem/issue: Planning Services is requesting to apply for grant funding in the Upper Front Range TPR MMOF FY 2024-2028 call for projects. Our program application is to extend funding our on -demand transit services in 2027 and 2028. With this program, Weld County residents in the Upper Front Range TPR boundary can get no cost (to the rider) on -demand transportation services. Weld County currently contracts with Via Mobility on this partnership project. We have local match IGAs for service with Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, Hudson, Keenesburg, Kersey, Nunn, and Platteville, and intend to continue this program partnership with this application request. The communities will submit commitment letters that will be included with the application. Participating communities have shared that they wish to continue the service because it is a cost-effective way to assist their residents in need since they do not have fixed route transit services. Each partner community contributes a local match based on their population. The program has been continually growing, and currently serves 71 individuals living in the Upper Front Range TPR area. What options exist for the Board? 1. Allow staff to apply for MMOF funding for fiscal years 2027-2028. 2. End the program when current funding is expended (Dec 2026). Consequences: If we chose to end the program, people that utilize the service will need to find other forms of transportation. Impacts: We have reached out to partner communities, and they would like to continue the program. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Weld County's 25% local match cost for two years is $43,876.76, which is broken down by year below: 2027 - $20,986.44 2028 - $22,890.32 The total program cost for two years of service (1 Bus) is $553,720. Via Mobility has offered to provide FTA 5311 funding in the amount of $202,500.00 to reduce the cost of the transit service. Expected costs/ local match requirements are attached to this pass -around. Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to continue the service and apply for funding in FY27 & FY28 Upper Front Range TPR MMOF call for projects. Support Recommendation Schedule place o : OCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman Scott K. James f� Kevin D. Ross , Chair f\P Lori Seine 2024-2601 (012 e 1OOaZ Local MMOF Project Application - 2024 Complete and submit this form-fillable application electronically! Any printed, scanned or converted files will not be accepted. Answer all questions fully. Transportation Planning Region: Upper Front Range Applicant Information Sponsor Agency Name: weld County Applicant Contact (name a title): Evan Pinkham, Transportation Planner Email: epinkham@weld.gov Phone: (970)400-3727 Project Manager (name a title): Evan Pinkham, Transportation Planner Email: epinkham@weld.gov Phone: (970)400-3727 Project Description Project Name: Weld County On -Demand Transit Service Project Type (select all that apply): Fixed -route or On -demand Transit: ❑ Capital, Rolling Stock ❑ Equipment O Operations ❑ Facility ❑ Planning ❑ Transportation Demand Management program ❑ Multimodal Mobility project enabled by new technology ❑ Multimodal Transportation Study ❑ Bicycle or Pedestrian Project ❑ Transportation Modeling ❑ GHG Mitigation Project Project Physical Location Et Limits (Briefly describe the routes, mileposts, endpoints, address, boundaries, or description of the service area of the project, including intersecting roadways.) The Weld County portion of the Upper Front Range TPR boundary. County(ies): Weld Municipality(ies): Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Platteville, Gilcrest, Kersey, Ault, and Nunn Project Scope of Work: List and describe the actual Work and Tasks/Deliverables that will be done. (Do not include why it's being done or its benefits - see Project Benefits section below) The proposed project is for Weld County to contract mobility services to provide an on -demand transit program for individuals that are 60+ and/or disabled individuals. The program will extend our current program which is expected to operate until the end of 2026. This program will operate from January 2027 -December 2028. The program allows for unincorporated Weld County residents (in the service area), and individuals living in Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, Hudson, Keenesburg, Kersey, Nunn, and Match Funding Required Total Project Cost: $ 553,720 Required Match Rate (50% default): 25% 0 (Review the Match policy and approved match rate tables) Minimum Match Funding Required: $ 87,805.00 (auto calculated) Match Rate Explanation (not required of Counties or Municipalities): Provide a brief description of your agency's service area to justify the match rate claimed above. Weld County requests a lowered local match amount due to budget constraints with several of our partnE Project Funding Identify below all the sources and amounts of funds proposed for use on the proposed project, including the amounts and years of MMOF funding requested, and whether other project funds are already secured (through an award or a formal agency's budget) or are unsecured funds required and being sought through other award programs or contributors. MMOF Funding Request - Indicate the amount of funds requested by State Fiscal Year (FY), based on the year anticipated to be spent on the project. (NOTE: The FY is July 1 - June 30, with FY2025 beginning July 1, 2024) FY2025: FY2026: FY2027: FY2028: $ 125,993 $ 137,423 Total MMOF Requested: $ 263,416 (auto -calculated) Other Secured Funding - Provide the Sources, Types, Year(s) and Amounts of project funding that has already been secured by an award or a formal budget or commitment (attached all formal documentation). u ame) Type `Yearr(s) : Amo (S *Provide evidence of all Secured Funding in Attachment C (resolutions, adopted budgets, award notifications, letters, etc.) Other Funding Required, but not yet secured - Provide the Sources, Types and Amounts of other required project funding that is being sought but is not yet secured by a formal award or commitment, and the date anticipated to be secured. NOTE: In -kind funding must be pre -approved by CDOT. urr+c a ��enc and ro� ram r ame 4 ( g Y,,, p )� T e yP� . arft ated AmountC) FTA 5311 Federal 11/26 $ 101,250.00 FTA 5311 Federal 11/27 $ 101,250.00 Total Project Funding: (Must equal Total Project Cost above) $ 553, 720.00 Project Timeline Provide the expected month and year for each of the following stages of the project. Projected Date to Advertise: Projected Start Dates Planning: Design: Construction: Projected Completion Date: 11 /26 Project Readiness: Right of Way (ROW) - Is the ROW for this project secured? Describe and explain the status/issues below and attach referenced documents in Attachment G: N/A Environmental: Briefly describe what environmental review or clearances have been completed and attach referenced documents in Attachment E: N/A Project Benefits Briefly describe how the project provides the following specific benefits (n/a if not applicable): 1. Network/Modal Connectivity - how the project contributes to a complete bicycle, pedestrian, transit and/or other multimodal system. The program will greatly improve mobility for Weld County's aging population. The program will help to allow for older adults, and individuals with a disability to remain in their current homes and still get to the services that they need. Connectivity will be greatly improved for these individuals 2. Safety - Project improves roadway safety for non -motorized users. This program does not greatly impact safety for non -motorized users. 3. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation - Project reduces GHG by reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or increasing multimodal travel. The program will increase mulitmodal travel within Weld County. 4. Equity - Project benefits Disproportionately Impacted (DI) communities or other underserved and disadvantaged community members. This program will serve many DI communities in Weld County and will serve many disadvantaged community members. A relatively high percent of the population within the service boundary is living with a disability, which underscores the need for transportation assistance in the reninn This on -demand transit nrnoram has numerous community benefits 5. Quality of Life and Public Health - Project provides access to medical facilities and services or to recreation areas, increases active transportation or provides other quality -of -life benefits. The program provides the opportunity for riders to go to recreation/senior centers, get to their place of employment, and among other things go to medical appointments. Giving these residents a more reliable form of transportation will help them engage more with their community which is a areal henefit for the community Providinn this ontion for transom -Winn 6. Economic Impact - Project increases access to/from/within employment or economic centers, bolsters tourism or commerce, or decreases the burden on local resources. This program will encourage the population being served to obtain employment if desired, when transportation was previously a barrier. This population will have better access to improve economic conditions. 7. Cost -Benefit - Project provides substantial benefits relative to the total cost of the project. Giving these residents a more reliable form of transportation will help them engage more with their community, which is a great benefit for the community. Planning Et Support Describe relevant planning, studies and history related to the project: Weld County has operated an on -demand transit program in this area since August 2023. Describe the local, regional, statewide, public and private support for the project and provide evidence in Attachment C. The communites of Ault, Fort Lupton, Gilcrest, Hudson, Keenesburg, Kersey, Nunn, and Platteville have provided support to this program. These communites will assist in local match funding. List all Local, Regional and/or Statewide Plans supporting and/or identifying the project: Weld County has several goals in the 2045 Weld County Transportation Plan regarding the need for a variety of transit options including on -demand transit programs. Supplemental Attachments Required - please label attachments accordingly. Required of All Projects: ❑ Attachment A - Cost estimate and project implementation schedule (for Transit: outline the capital, operating and equipment costs and timelines separately) O Attachment B - Evidence of Secured Funding, including sponsor and contributing agency resolutions, Award Notifications, commitment letters, etc. O Attachment C - Evidence of supporting planning, studies and local/regional/statewide support Required of Infrastructure Projects: ❑ Attachment D - Maps, plans and photographs O Attachment E - Environmental Review O Attachment F - Proposed maintenance plans, agreements, covenants O Attachment G - Right-of-way, easements, legal property description CDOT Review Et Recommendations CDOT Review Lead: Date: Comments/Concerns/Questions Recommendations Eligibility Budget/ Funding Readiness/ Timeline Scope £t Feasibility Other SEVERANCE WINDSOR JOHNSTOWN MILLIKEN BERTHOUD MEAD PLATTEVILLE elERCEI GREELEY GARDEN CITY EVANS LA SALLE GILCREST BRIGHTON HUDSON Weld County On -Demand Transit Service Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region Service Area State Highway Service Area Weld County Boundary Via 2027 Item Hourly Cost Hrs. per Year (50hrs/week 50.8 weeks/year) Cost Operating Costs (1 Bus) $ 106.00 2540 $ 269,240.00 2027 Total Cost $ 269,240.00 $ 101,250.00 (-) FTA 5311 Funding (-) MMOF Grant Funds $ 125,992.50 2027 Local Match $ 41,997.50 2028 Hourly Cost Hrs. per Year (50hrs/week 50.8 weeks/year) Cost Item Operating Costs (1 Bus) $ 112.00 2540 $ 284,480.00 2028 Total Cost $ 284,480.00 (-) $ 101,250.00 FTA 5311 Funding () MMOF Grant Funds $ 137,422.50 2028 Local Match $ 45,807.50 2027-2028 Item Hourly Cost Hrs. per Year (50hrs/week 50.8 weeks/year) Cost Operating Costs (1 Bus) $ 112..00 2540 $ 553,720.00 Total Cost $ 553,720.00 S 202,500.00 (-) FTA 5311 Funding (-) MMOF Grant Funds $ 263,415.00 Total Local Match $ 87,805.00 Project Implementation Schedule Activity Date Draft Application Submittal 10/3/2024 Final Application Submittal 11/7/2024 Public Outreach Continually Program Start Date 1/1/2027 Program End Date 12/31/2028 Town Population Percent Cost/Bus 2027 (After FTA 5311) Cost/Bus 2028 (After FTA 5311( Local Match/ Bus 2027 Local Match/ Bus 2028 Local Match for 2027-2028 Platteville 2950 7.86% $ 13,206.76 $ 14,404.87 5 3,301.69 $ 3,601.22 9,734.28 $ 7,202.44 Fort Lupton Gilcrest 7974 1027 21.25% 2.74% $ 35,698.55 $ 4,597.74 $ $ 38,937.11 5,014.85 5 8,924.64 $ 1,149.44 $ $ 1,253.71 2,015.46 $ $ 19,468.55 2,507.42 Hudson Keenesburg 1651 1250 4.40% 3.33% $ 7,391.31 $ 5,596.09 $ $ 8,061.85 6,103.76 $ 1,847.83 $ 1,399.02 $ $ 1,525.94 $ $ 4,030.92 3,051.88 Kersey Ault 1498 1920 3.99% 5.12% $ 6,706.35 $ 8,595.59 $ $ 7,314.75 9,375.38 $ 1,676.59 $ 2,148.90 $ 1,828.69 $ 2,343.84 $ $ 3,657.37 4,687.69 Nunn Weld 503 18751 1.34% 49.97% $ 2,251.86 $ 83,945.75 $ $ 2,456.15 91,561.29 5 562.97 $ 20,986.44 $ 614.04 $ 22,890.32 $ $ 1,228.08 45,780.64 37524 100.00% $ 167,990.00 $ 183,230.00 $ 41,997.50 $ 45,807.50 $ 91,615.00 Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* UPPER FRONT RANGE REGIONAL @00037828 PLANNING COMMISSION Contract Name* 2024 MMOF GRANT APPLICATION FOR UFRTPR - ON DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES Contract Status CTB REVIEW O New Entity? Contract ID 8741 Contract Lead * EPINKHAM Contract Lead Email epinkham@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* REQUEST TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE UPPER FRONT RANGE TPR FOR MMOF GRANT FUNDS TO OPERATE AN ON -DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN A PORTION WELD COUNTY. Contract Description 2 Contract Type" APPLICATION Amount* $45,780.64 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant YES IGA NO Department PLANNING Department Email CM-Planning@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-Planning- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV Grant Deadline Date 10/04/2024 Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date Date* 09/21/2024 09/25/2024 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? NO If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 09/03/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 09/06/2028 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel ELIZABETH RELFORD CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 09/27/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 100224 BOCC Signed Date Originator EPINKHAM BOCC Agenda Date 10/02/2024 Hello