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