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G.7 - Funding Agreement with OmnitransFUNDING AGREEMENT between the City of Grand Terrace and Omnitrans, and Related POSITION SUMMARY and BUDGET APPROPRIATION Adjustments CITY OF GRAND TERRACE 2030 VISION This project supports Goal #4 –Develop and implement successful partnerships by working with a regional agency to secure funding for programs and projects that benefit seniors in our community. BACKGROUND On December 16, 2015, the City entered into a 3-year partnership with Valley Transportation Services (VTrans) to start the City’s Senior Transportation Program. On August 1, 2016, VTrans assigned & transferred all rights of its agreement with the City to OmniTrans which was designated as the new Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) for the San Bernardino Valley. BACKGROUND On December 11, 2018, the City and OmniTrans entered into a 2-year funding agreement to continue funding the City’s Senior Transportation Program through the use of Senior/Disabled Measure “I” funds. The City’s General Fund contributes $10,000 annually while the City’s Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Fund contributes $5,000 annually. DISCUSSION Omnitrans’ Measure “I” Regional Mobility Partnership (RMP) program provides funding to support the development & sustainability of programs that provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the San Bernardino Valley. In June-2020, Omnitrans distributed a Measure “I” Call for Projects to agencies with transportation programs that support seniors and individuals with disabilities in SB Valley. DISCUSSION The Call for Projects covered a 2-year period from January-2021 to December-2022 with approximately $2.75m available each year. Applicants may request 2 years of funding per project with a maximum capital and/or operating grant request of $250,000 per year. CITY PROPOSAL & GRANT AWARD The City submitted a proposal & received funding for the following: 1.Lease of two (2) electric vehicles and installation of two (2) charging stations; 2.The increase of the existing Bus Driver position from a 35-hour work week to 40-hour work week and the addition of a part-time Bus Driver. CAPITAL EXPENSES EXPENSES Jan '21 – Dec '21 Jan '22 – Dec '22 TOTAL LEASE VIA GREEN COMMUTER A. Two (2) Electric Vehicle Star ADA Rear Lift (14-Passenger + Wheelchair) Vehicles 45,600.00 45,600.00 91,200.00 B. Two (2) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (DC#3)52,000.00 -52,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES 97,600.00 45,600.00 143,200.00 REVENUES City Match (Cash) A. General Fund (10%)9,760.00 4,560.00 14,320.00 Total Cash Match 9,760.00 4,560.00 14,320.00 Measure I Request 87,840.00 41,040.00 128,880.00 TOTAL REVENUES 97,600.00 45,600.00 143,200.00 Calculated Measure I portion 90.00%90.00%90.00% OPERATING EXPENSES EXPENSES Jan '21 –Dec '21 Jan '22 –Dec '22 TOTAL A. One (1) Bus Driver position: 40-hr week 62,400.00 65,520.00 127,920.00 B. One (1) Bus Driver position: 20-hr week 31,200.00 32,760.00 63,960.00 C. Program Support 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 D. Fuel, cost to charge vehicles, supplies, etc.11,800.00 7,990.00 19,790.00 E. Overhead (3%)3,462.00 3,488.00 6,950.00 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES 118,862.00 119,758.00 238,620.00 REVENUES City Match (Cash) A. General Fund 8,770.00 8,770.00 17,540.00 B. Donations, AQMD Fund 5,000.00 5,180.00 10,180.00 Total Cash Match 13,770.00 13,950.00 27,720.00 City Match (In-Kind) A. Program Support 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 Total In-Kind Match 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 Measure I Request 95,092.00 95,808.00 190,900.00 TOTAL REVENUES 118,862.00 119,758.00 238,620.00 Calculated Measure I portion 80.00%80.00%80.00% PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS Fund Description Amount REVENUES Senior Bus Fund (65) Omnitrans Measure I $69,920 General Fund (10) General Fund transfer to Fund 65 $4,880 TOTAL REVENUES $74,800 EXPENSES Fund 65 Lease of Vehicles / Equipment $22,800 Fund 65 Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations $52,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $74,800 Fund Description Amount REVENUES Senior Bus (65)Omnitrans Measure I $47,545 General Fund (10) General Fund transfer to Fund 65 $4,385 AQMD Fund (15) AQMD Fund transfer to Fund 65 $2,500 TOTAL REVENUES $54,430 EXPENSES Fund 65 Salaries $31,200 Fund 65 Benefits $15,600 Fund 65 Fuel, supplies, vehicle charging costs, etc.7,630 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $54,430 Capital Expense Operating Expense RECOMMENDATON Staff recommends that City Council approve the following: 1.Funding agreement between the City & Omnitrans; 2.Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; 3.Approve the adjustments to the City’s Position Summary: a)Increase the existing Bus Driver position hours from 35 hours per week to 40 hours per week; b)Approve the addition of a part-time Bus Driver-20-hr week 4.Approve related appropriations. QUESTIONS