HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - MOU BTN LACMTA APPROVE FUNDS (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approv
Item to be presented by:
Lynn M. Harris
January 23, 1996
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE USE OF PROPOSITION A
DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SPECIALIZED
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
Proposition A Discretionary funding is part of a voter -approved countywide ballot measure passed
in 1980. The measure authorized a one-half percent (0.05%) sales tax increase to be used for public
transit purposes. The City's transit system uses some of the funding from this source for operating
assistance related to dial -a -ride transportation service.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), administers
Proposition A funds., The attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is the appropriate
instrument, as determined by the LACMTA, to approve and disburse funds. The MOU will guide
fund disbursement through June 1996. For the 1995-1996 fiscal year, a maximum of $34,830 will
be awarded to the City to be used for transportation services to the elderly and individuals with
disabilities, and to the general public during limited service hours.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached agreement between the City and LACMTA and authorize the City Manager
to sign on behalf of the City.
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APPROVED
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PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1980, the voters of the County of Los
Angeles approved by majority vote Proposition A, an ordinance
establishing a one-half percent sales tax for public transit
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (hereinafter referred to as "MTA"), as the agency
responsible for administering the tax, has entered into an
agreement with the California State Board of Equalization for
administration of the tax; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (hereinafter referred to as
"GRANTEE") has requested funds under the Proposition A
Discretionary incentive Program (hereinafter referred to as
"Program") to provide specialized transportation service in
conjunction with the County of Los Angeles in accordance with the
requirements of the Proposition A 40% Discretionary Incentive Grant
Program Guidelines, adopted April 24, 1991 (hereinafter referred to
as "Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, the MTA defines a coordinated transportation program
as a consolidated specialized transportation service that serves
two jurisdictions or more with a minimum of 50,000 residents or any
three contiguous jurisdictions, or in the case of an unincorporated
county area, a two jurisdiction program is at least one third of
the population or size of the coordinating city; and
WHEREAS, at its July 26, 1995 meeting, the MTA authorized the
GRANTEE to receive funds under the Program; and
WHEREAS, the MTA has approved the following goals for
implementation of the Program:
1. The provision of transportation programs that complements
existing transit services and forms an integrated public
transportation system;
2. Coordinates and improves transportation services provided
by cities, operators, and social service agencies to
achieve more cost and service effective systems and
efficient operations; and
3. Improves the transportation mobility of the residents of
Los Angeles County.
NOW, THEREFORE, MTA and GRANTEE hereby agree to the following
terms and procedures for transfer of the Discretionary Incentive
Grant funds (hereinafter referred to as "Program Funds,,):
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Page 2
ARTICLE 1 TERM
1.0 This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to
as "MOU") will be in effect from July 1, 1995 through
June 30, 1996.
ARTICLE 2 SERVICE STANDARDS
2.0 The GRANTEE shall use the Program Funds to provide
transportation services to the elderly and individuals
limited service hours, as a coordinated transportation
program with the agencies as specified in this MOU and in
accordance with all applicable standards, warranties, and
conditions specified in the General Conditions Sections
I through IX; the Eligibility Criteria Section III; The
Performance Measurements Section I of the Guidelines.
2.1 GRANTEE shall comply with all State and Federal laws
pertaining to the operation of a public transportation
program.
2.2 GRANTEE shall document coordination activities with
existing transit services and with participating local
governments. This documentation shall consist of
executed agreements, joint resolutions, and/or approved
implementation plans.
2.3 GRANTEE shall:
A. Continue to operate as a consolidated specialized
transportation service program as defined in this
Agreement;
B. Use all Program Funds received pursuant to this MOU
to increase the number and mobility of the
passengers carried; and
C. Coordinate additional transportation services
including the arrangement of transfer agreements
with adjacent systems, social services agencies,
and the regional operators.
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Page 3
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
3.0 GRANTEE will provide transportation services in the most
cost effective and efficient manner using the following
performance standards as a goal:
A. Cost per revenue vehicle hour will not increase
more than 110°% of the C.P.I, as measured from the
average of fiscal years 93, 94, and 95;
B. The total subsidy per passenger does not exceed
125% of the county -wide mean of Program providers
for mode of service; and
C. Exceed the Passenger per Revenue Vehicle Hour
Standard which is currently as follows:
Passenger Per Vehicle
Hour Standard
General Public 5.0
Elderly and Disabled 3.5
Transportation Disabled 2.5
ARTICLE 4. REPORTS
4.0 GRANTEE shall submit auditable operating and financial
data on a quarterly basis to the MTA in conformance with
FTA Section 15 reporting requirements.
4.1 GRANTEE shall be audited by the MTA following the close
of the fiscal year. The MTA may audit all operating
expenses and operating information including, without
limitation, such expenses and information from GRANTEE or
any other agencies who directly or indirectly receive
Program Funds. GRANTEE shall cooperate and provide
information as requested by the MTA or its
representative.
4.2 GRANTEE shall submit, along with the quarterly report,
any new documentation of coordination activities with
other transportation services or governmental entities.
This documentation shall consist of executed agreements,
joint resolutions, and/or approved implementation plans.
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Page 4
ARTICLE S. GRANT OF PROGRAM FUNDS
5.0 The MTA shall grant to the GRANTEE Program Funds in an
amount not to exceed $ 34,830 to provide specialized
transportation services as described herein.
5.1 GRANTEE shall request Program Funds quarterly by
submitting a quarterly FTA Section 15 data report to the
MTA.. Quarterly reports will be due on the last day of
-the months of October, January, April, and July. Upon
receipt of a request for funds, MTA shall pay GRANTEE a
quarterly installment of the grant amount.
5.2 GRANTEE must use all -Program Funds for the specialized
transportation services described herein. If Program
Funds are not expended at the expiration of this MOU,
GRANTEE shall return any unused Program Funds to the MTA
or, if the Program is continued, the MTA may deduct such
unused Program Funds from the next year allocation..
ARTICLE 6. CONDITIONS
6.0 The MTA, at its discretion, may withhold all or part of
the GRANTEE'S Program Funds if all conditions of the MOU
and requirements as identified in the Guidelines are not
net.
6.1 GRANTEE agrees to comply with the applicable sections of
the Guidelines, all applicable local, state and federal
laws, rules and regulations in the provision of public
specialized transportation services.
6.2 The MTA or their representative may perform field visits
at various times throughout the term of this MOU to
determine compliance with Federal, State, and Program
requirements.
6.3 GRANTEE understands and agrees that in programming the
Program Funds and entering into this MOU, the MTA is
acting pursuant to its statutory authority and shall have
no liability in connection with GRANTEE's use of the
Program Funds. GRANTEE agrees to indemnify the MTA for
all liability arising out of GRANTEE's performance in the
provision of public specialized transportation services
paid for by the Program Funds and/or GRANTEE's use of the
Program Funds.
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Page 5
6.4 GRANTEE is not a contractor, agent or employee of the
MTA. GRANTEE shall not represent itself as a contractor
agent or employee of the MTA and shall have no power to
bind the MTA in contract or otherwise.
ARTICLE 7. PENALTIES
7.0 MTA may withhold Program Funds from GRANTEE if quarterly
reports are not completed and submitted on schedule.
%Failure to submit auditable Section 15 data, as described
in Article 4, will result in cancellation of Program
Funds.
7.1 Failure to comply with the contents of this MOU or the
Guidelines will result in cancellation of Program Funds.
7.2 Failure to comply with generally acceptable accounting
principals as evidenced by the audit, may result in
cancellation of Program Funds. Cancellation of Program
Funds, as used in this MOU, shall mean, in addition to
MTA's right not to transfer any Program Funds to GRANTEE,
that the GRANTEE further shall return all Program Funds
received by GRANTEE as part of this MOU.
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program
Memorandum of Understanding
Page 6
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTEE and the MTA have caused this MOU to
be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date
noted below:
City of Santa Clarita
GEORGE CARAVALHO
City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: 7Z �s�.iSJ��iy
Legal Counsel /
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Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation
Authority
FRANKLIN WHITE
Chief Executive Officer
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DE WITT CLINTON
County Counsel
By:
Date