HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2012-34RESOLUTION NO. 2012-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE TRANSIT PLANNING STUDY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Public
Transportation Authority relating to the transit planning study (the "Agreement ") is hereby
approved in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized and directed to cause the execution of the Agreement and to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, December 20, 2012.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
REVIEWED BY:
Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Andrew Y. McGuire, Town Attorney
EXHIBIT A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -34
[Agreement]
See fallowing pages.
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TRANSIT PLANNING STUDY
(The "Agreement ")
Contract # 124 -70 -2013
BETWEEN: THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred
to as the "TOWN ")
AND: THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (of Maricopa
County) conducting business as RPTA, a public agency established pursuant to
A.R.S. Section 48 -5101, et seq., (hereinafter referred to as the "RPTA ").
WHEREAS: The RPTA is authorized to contract for the provision of public transportation services
pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 48 -5122 and 48 -5123; and
WHEREAS: The TOWN is authorized to contract for the provision of public transportation
services pursuant to the Town of Fountain Hills Code; and
WHEREAS. The TOWN and the RPTA together with other Maricopa County cities and towns
desire to provide a regional public transportation system; and
WHEREAS: TOWN has been authorized by its TOWN Council and RPTA has been authorized by
its Board of Directors to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS: The RPTA has established a network of regional public transportation services within
Maricopa County; and
WHEREAS: The TOWN, a municipal corporation, and the RPTA, a public agency, have authority
in accordance with A.R.S. 11 -952 to enter into intergovernmental agreements; and
WHEREAS: The TOWN desires to plan for future transit services within TOWN and throughout
the metropolitan area by contracting with RPTA to conduct a transit planning study;
WHEREAS: The RPTA has solicited and awarded a contract for a Transit Planning Services on
call consultants and possesses in house staff to assist TOWN in planning efforts;
WHEREAS: The Town has agreed to expend a sum not to exceed SIXTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($60,000) for RPTA's expenses incurred in conducting the Study, and
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS AGREED by and between the parties, as follows:
SECTION 1: SERVICE AREA AND TRANSIT SERVICES
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The boundaries of the TOWN, which are lawfully in effect on the 20th day of
December, 2012, shall designate and define the limits of the service area for the
purposes of the Agreement. The planning services for this project may extend beyond
the boundaries of the TOWN.
SECTION 2: TERM AND RENEWAL
2.1 This Agreement shall be in full force and effect after it has been (a) approved
by the Town Council and the RPTA Board of Directors and (b) executed by the duly
authorized officials of the parties.
2.2 This Agreement shall commence on December 20, 2012 and shall terminate
on December 30, 2013, unless terminated earlier by one of the parties, in which case,
written notice of termination shall be required no less than thirty (30) days prior to
the proposed termination date. This Agreement may be extended until June 30, 2014
upon the mutual agreement of the parties hereto. Upon termination of this
Agreement any and all property used in connection with this Agreement shall be
returned to the party holding title thereto.
SECTION 3: RPTA RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 With respect to Services provided hereunder, the RPTA shall:
a. coordinate with TOWN staff to finalize the scope of work so the required
activities and budget are agreeable to both parties;
b. provide professional staff to assist the TOWN in completing a Transit
Planning Study that will guide the development and implementation of future
transit services for the TOWN. A major component of the study will include
identifying existing conditions related to travel patterns, land use, and
socioeconomics to develop transit needs within the community. The Transit
Planning Study will identify and prioritize short- and long -range goals and
objectives to fulfill transit needs related to the projected population and
employment forecasts;
c. coordinate with TOWN officials to develop and lead an appropriate public
outreach effort to receive input related to key destinations, travel patterns, and
potential travel markets that will be used to develop the Transit Planning
Study recommendations;
d. hire a consultant to support the development of a transit plan for the TOWN.
e. At the end of each quarter, invoice TOWN for all costs of service (including
any administrative fees) incurred by RPTA.
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f. conduct financial audits for services provided with any funding under this
Agreement. In performing the services provided under this Agreement,
RPTA agrees to comply with all laws, rules, regulations, standards, orders or
directives (hereinafter "Laws ") applicable to this Agreement, and to the
services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The laws referred to above
include federal, state and local laws.
3.2 cooperate with TOWN in meeting regional commitments and goals regarding
the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). RPTA shall
ensure that DBEs will have the maximum practical opportunity to compete
for subcontract work in the purchase of goods, equipment, services, design
and construction projects.
SECTION 4: TOWN RESPONSIBILITY
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a. The TOWN expressly acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
(i). any recommendation provided by RPTA to the TOWN pursuant to
this Agreement or otherwise (including, but not limited to, any recommended
service specifications or functional standards for construction and
establishment of transit stops and any capital project) are simply general
recommendations that RPTA makes available to certain political subdivisions
of the State of Arizona.
(ii). all such recommendations must be tailored to the specific
requirements of the TOWN;
(iii). RPTA makes no representation or warranty to TOWN that any such
representation is sufficient or adequate to meet the specific requirements of
the TOWN;
(iv). it is the TOWN's sole responsibility to review, approve or modify as
appropriate any recommendation of RPTA or its Contractor hereunder,
including (but not limited to) any recommendation concerning pedestrian and
traffic control.
b. TOWN understands and acknowledges the applicability of the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1956 (IRCA) and agrees to comply with the
IRCA in the performance of this Agreement.
4.2 The TOWN shall pay RPTA for all expenses incurred by RPTA in the
provision of planning services requested by TOWN per the attached Schedule
A.
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SECTION 5:
4.3 TOWN will reimburse RPTA for all funds expended for the Fountain Hills
Transit Planning Study within 30 days of receipt of invoice from RPTA.
5.1 Records
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Comptroller General of the
United States, or any designee, and the TOWN shall have access to all books,
documents, papers and records which are pertinent to this Agreement for the
purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts and transcriptions. All
required records shall be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years after all
pending matters are closed.
5.2 Covenant Against Contingent Fees
Each of the parties warrant that no person has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and with respect to the
TOWN, no member of TOWN Council, or any employee of TOWN, has any
interest, financially or otherwise, in this Agreement, and with respect to
RPTA, no member of the RPTA Board or any employee of RPTA has any
interest, financially or otherwise in this Agreement.
5.3 Alteration in Character of Work
Minor alterations in the character of work shall be authorized in writing by
RPTA and acknowledged by TOWN by letter.
5.4 Termination
RPTA and TOWN hereby agree to full performance of the covenants and
obligations contained herein, except that each reserves the right, at its option
and sole discretion, to terminate or abandon the service provided for in this
Agreement, or any portion thereof.
Termination of this Agreement may be at any time and for any reason, with or
without cause, upon providing thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice.
Termination shall be effected by delivery of a Notice of Termination
specifying the extent to which performance of work under the Agreement is
terminated, and the date upon which such termination becomes effective.
Upon termination, RPTA shall calculate actual expenses incurred up to and
including the date of termination to the total of which is hereinafter referred
to as "termination costs." If TOWN has paid RPTA sums in excess of the
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termination costs, RPTA shall refund the excess; if TOWN has paid RPTA
an amount less than the termination costs, then TOWN shall pay to RPTA an
amount equal to the difference between the termination costs and the amount
that TOWN has already paid under this Agreement.
5.5 Additional Work
Additional work, when authorized by executed Contract Change Order or
Supplement Agreement, shall be compensated for by a fee, mutually agreed
upon by both parties.
SECTION 6: INDEMNIFICATION
TOWN and RPTA agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party to
this Agreement and any of their agents, officers, employees or directors (irrespective
of the termination of this Agreement) on a current basis from and against any and all
claims, liabilities and causes of action which may be imposed upon, incurred by or
asserted against them or any of their agents, officers, employees or directors
attributable, directly or indirectly, to or arising in any manner by reason of the
negligence, error, omission or intentional acts of any agent, officer, employee or
director of the applicable party. The applicable party shall pay all claims, losses and
costs of any nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorney's fees) in connection
therewith, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may issue thereon.
SECTION 7: AMENDMENT
This Agreement may be amended in whole or in part by written agreement of the
parties.
SECTION 8: RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
Each party to this Agreement shall act in its individual capacity and not as an agent,
employee, partner, joint venturer, associate, or any other representative capacity of
the other. Each party shall be solely and entirely responsible for its acts or the acts of
its agents and employees during the performance of this Agreement.
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SECTION 9: INTEGRATION
This agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and all agreements entered into prior hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof are revoked and superseded by this Agreement, and no
representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any
of the parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in other contemporaneous
written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified or rescinded
except in writing, signed by all parties hereto, and any attempt at oral modification of
this Agreement shall be void and of no effect.
SECTION 10: ATTORNEYS' FEES
In the event suit is brought or an attorney is retained by any party to this Agreement
to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to collect any moneys due hereunder, or to
collect money damages for breach hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover, in addition to any other remedy, reimbursement for reasonable attorneys'
fees, court costs, costs of investigation and other related expenses incurred in
connection therewith.
SECTION 11: SEVERABUTY
If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable, such provision
shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, which shall otherwise remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 12. NO ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement is personal to each of the parties hereto, and neither party may assign
or delegate any of its rights or obligations hereunder without first obtaining the
written consent of the other; provided, however, that RPTA may assign its rights and
delegate its obligations hereunder to a successor in interest without obtaining such
consent.
SECTION 13: WAIVER
Failure of any party to exercise any right or option arising out of a breach of this
Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or option with respect to any
subsequent or different breach, or the continuance of any existing breach.
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SECTION 14: COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all such
counterparts shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument, and each of
said counterparts shall be deemed an original hereof.
SECTION 15: CAPTIONS
Captions and section heading used herein are for convenience only and are not a part
of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or alter any provisions hereof and
shall not be deemed relevant in construing this Agreement.
SECTION 16: CANCELLATION
This agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38 -511.
SECTION 17: NOTICES
Any notice, consent or other communication ( "Notice ") required or permitted under
this Agreement shall be in writing and either delivered in person, sent by facsimile
transmission, deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or deposited with any commercial air courier
or express service addressed as follows:
If to RPTA:
Regional Public Transportation Authority
101 North 1st Ave., Suite 1100
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Facsimile: (602) 251 -2038
(Attention: Stephen R. Banta, Chief Executive Officer)
If to TOWN:
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Facsimile: (480) 837 -3145
(Attn: Ken Buchanan, Town Manager)
Notices shall be deemed received at the time it is personally served, on the day it is
sent by facsimile transmission, on the second day after its deposit with any
commercial air courier or express service or, if mailed, ten (10) days after the Notice
is deposited in the United States mail as above provided. Any time period stated in a
Notice shall be computed from the time the Notice is deemed received. Either party
may change its mailing address or the person to receive Notice by notifying the other
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Party as provided in this paragraph. Notices sent by facsimile transmission shall also
be sent by regular mail to the recipient at the above address. This requirement for
duplicate notice is not intended to change the effective date of the notice sent by
facsimile transmission.
SECTION 18. COMPLIANCE WITH THE E- VERIFY PROGRAM
18.1 Warrant of Compliance - Under the provisions of A.R.S. §41 -4401, both
Parties warrant to the other that each Party will comply with all Federal
Immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and that each
now complies with the E- Verify Program under A.R.S. §23- 214(A).
18.2 Breach of Warranty - A breach of this warranty will be considered a material
breach of this Agreement and may subject the breaching party to penalties up
to and including termination of this Agreement.
18.3 Right to Inspect - Both Parties retain the legal right to inspect the papers of
any employee who works on this Contract or subcontract to ensure
compliance with the warranty given above.
18.4 Random Verification - Either Party may conduct a random verification of the
employment records of the other to ensure compliance with this warranty.
18.5 Federal Employment Verification Provisions — No Material Breach. A Party
will not be considered in material breach of this Agreement if it establishes
that it has complied with the employment verification provisions prescribed
by 8 USCA § 1324(a) and (b) of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act
and the E- Verify requirements prescribed by A.R.S. §23- 214(A).
18.6 Inclusion of Article in Other Contracts - The provisions of this Article must
be included in any contract either Party enters into with any and all of its
contractors or subcontractors who provide services under this Agreement.
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SECTION 19: LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND PROHIBITION
To the extent applicable, RPTA and TOWN each warrant compliance with any and
all applicable governmental restrictions, regulations and rules of duly constituted
authorities having jurisdiction over transit services provided via this Agreement, and
all applicable employment laws, rules and regulations, including to the extent
applicable, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Walsh- Healey Act, Arizona Executive
Order No. 99 -4, and the Arizona Fair and Legal Employment Act, along with all
laws, rules and regulations attendant thereto. Parties acknowledge that a breach of
this warranty is a material breach of this Agreement and parties are subject to
penalties for violation(s) of this provision, including termination of this Agreement.
TOWN and RPTA each retain the right to inspect the documents of any and all
contractors, subcontractors and sub - subcontractors performing work and/or services
relating to this Agreement to ensure compliance with this warranty. Any and all costs
associated with inspections are the sole responsibility of the party subject to
inspection. RPTA and TOWN each hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold each
other harmless for, from and against all losses and liabilities arising from any and all
violations thereof. Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 35- 391.06 and 35- 393.06, each Party
certifies that it does not have a scrutinized business operation, as defined in A.R.S.
§§ 35 -391 and 35 -393, in either Sudan or Iran.
SECTION 20. CIVIL RIGHTS
The parties agree that as a condition of this Agreement they will each comply with all
applicable civil rights laws and regulations, in accordance with applicable Federal
directives, except to the extent that the Federal government determines otherwise in
writing. These include, but are not limited to, those provisions of Section 12 of that
certain United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Transit
Administration Master Agreement, dated October 1, 2009, as may be amended from
time to time, which provisions are hereby incorporated by reference.
SECTION 21. SCRUTINIZED BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 35- 391.06 and 35- 393.06, each party certifies that it does not have
a scrutinized business operation, as defined in A.R.S. §§ 35 -391 and 35 -393, in either
Sudan or Iran.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of theAD day of
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, a
municipal corporation,
By:
an Kavan
Mayor
By:
Town le
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RPTA
By: — 11:4t
S ph n R. Banta _
Chief Executive Officer
By:
J cCormack
C ief Financial Officer
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION
In accordance with the requirements of A.R.S. Section 11- 952(D), each of the undersigned
attorneys acknowledge that: (1) they have reviewed the above Agreement on behalf of their
respective clients; and, (2) as to their respective clients only, each attorney has determined that
this Agreement is in proper form and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws
of the State of Arizona.
C -
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Attorney for the Town of Fountain Hills Atto ye y for RPTA
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ATTACfEMFENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TRANSIT PLANNING STUDY
RPTA SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of this study is to perform a comprehensive analysis of various factors to assess appropriate
short term I long term transit investments; incorporate a public outreach component; and build upon
transit services avail able/currently serving the Town of Fountain Hills' residents. By- providing
Fountain Hills' staff with a complete list of options for the type of transit service available and
associated costs, town officials can make an informed decision to invest in efficient and effective transit
service that will serve the local community and provide a connection to the regional transit system.
Working in concert with Fountain Hills staff, the RPTA, in partnership with its Consultant, will
examine the following
Socio- economic trends: Current and projected population and employment characteristics for
2015, 2030 and a mutually agreed upon build -out year. The base data will come from the Maricopa
Association of Governments (MAG).
• Land use: Current and projected land use in Fountain Hills. Fountain Hills will provide the
current and projected land use.
• Transportation infrastructure: Current and programmed road and transit network.
• System Connectivity: The study should examine how Fountain Hills will coordinate with
existing and planned transit modes serving the study area.
• Transit Service Equity: Any recommendations regarding changes in service plans as part of
implementation of transit service should consider if paratransit service will be required.
For purposes of this planning study, the study area will be divided into two parts, with the primary study
area consisting of the entire Fountain Hills municipal planning area, and the secondary study area
including all land area extending 15 miles out from the municipal planning area boundaries.
I. WORK PLAN AND TASKS
TASK I - Public and Agency Involvement Plan
The public and agency involvement plan should identify key milestones for consultation, approximate
timing and methods for generating input, such as through the community newsletter, posting a survey on
the Town's webpage, or holding an informational meeting at the Town's library. tnnovative and
effective efforts to maximize resources in holding meetings are encouraged, such as joint meetings,
attending meetings of interested groups at pre - established times and places, integrating with the existing
Town of Fountain Hills committee process, etc.
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The public and agency involvement plan shall strive to involve affected and interested persons and
agencies early in and throughout the process, and define ways to involve persons directly affected by
potential changes in operational procedures. The public and agency involvement plan shall involve
agencies responsible for implementing the recommendations of the study, especially local transit
providers.
The RPTA project website will link to the Town of Fountain Hills web site. An open house or other
appropriate public participation meeting should also be held to gain public input.
The public and agency involvement plan will specify engagement practices with other - interested
stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be engaged during the development of the
Fountain. Hills Transit Planning Study through occasional briefings on the study progress. This will also
provide stakeholders an opportunity to provide Fountain Hills a summary of relevant completed or
ongoing transit studies. The TAG will include representatives from the Town of Fountain Hills, staff
members from RPTA Planning Division, the City of Scottsdale, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt
River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community and Maricopa County. RPTA will contact these agencies to
establish the most relevant individuals to participate in the TAG.
Product: Public and Agency Involvement Plan, which should include a schedule showing major
milestones, updates to Council and overall project schedule, and Stakeholder List.
RPTA will facilitate and attend TAG and public outreach meetings and prepare all TAG and public
meeting agenda, materials, and notes.
TASK 2 - Review Prior and Ongoing Studies
RPTA will coordinate with the Consultant to review prior and ongoing studies along with regional, state
and federal policies and studies regarding transit characteristics and factors impacting the recommended
type of preferred transit service. This will include a summary of transit studies relating to adjoining
jurisdictions to determine potential opportunities to connect or combine services.
Product: Working paper documenting prior and ongoing studies and policies regarding public
transit in Fountain Hills and the northeast valley.
TASK 3 - Analyze Existing and Future Conditions
RPTA will coordinate with its Consultant to interview transit providers and assemble information on
system characteristics and performance within 15 miles of the study area. Existing transit ridership will
be broken down by race, ethnicity, household type and income using data acquired from existing
ridership surveys and census information. This inventory will include a review of planned regional and
local transit investments in the study area.
Product: Working paper documenting a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the current and
planned transit networks that are within 15 miles of the primary study area. The working
paper will also document the transit and socioeconomic data used, describing major
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travel demand patterns and key transportation corridors within the primary study area.
TASK 4 - Develop Preliminary Service Options for Fountain Ilills
RPTA will coordinate with its Consultant to identify preliminary service options for Fountain Hills.
These options will address several issues including the following:
0 Connectivity to other bus transit services that cross or travel near the study area.
• Connectivity to planned, regionally funded, transit investments.
• Service types (i.e. rural connector, neighborhood circulator, fixed route local service, express
bus service, van pool, paratransit, etc.).
• Hours of operation and frequency of service.
• Cost of service types and frequency.
• Stop types, and spacing (i.e. quarter mile, half mile, or major transfer points, etc.).
• Vehicle types (i.e. cutaway van, low floor bus, high floor bus, etc.).
• Passenger facilities (bus stop needs and challenges, park -and- rides, etc.).
• Paratransit service considerations (e.g. contract options or fleet and operator requirements).
• No action taken, resulting in the forfeiture of state funds.
Product: Working paper detailing the capital and operating characteristics of the identified service
options (i.e. vehicle types, station/stop design attributes, stop locations, interaction with
other existing /future transit services within the study area, service frequencies, hours of
operation, etc.).
TASK 5 - Develop Transit Recommendations and Performance Criteria
RPTA shall develop performance criteria in consultation with the Town of Fountain Hills and the TAG.
The performance criteria, which will assist in the development of the transit recommendations, will
include but not be limited to the following:
• Consistency with regional and local plans and policies.
• Ridership potential based on ridership data from comparable regional transit services.
• Connection to activity centers and transit connections.
• Cost of service options developed in Task 4.
This analysis will also take into consideration the potential impact of the various service options on
Title VI populations. Based on this analysis, preferred options will be identified and their operating and
capital characteristics defined. Capital investments will also define general specifications of transit
vehicle uses for this service (i.e. vehicle size, high or low floor, on or off vehicle fare collection, etc.).
Service frequencies and number of vehicles required to implement various service options Will be
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addressed.
Product: Working paper detailing the operating and capital recommendations of the preferred
transit investments.
TASK 6 - Fountain Hills Transit Implementation Strategies and Action Plan
RPTA will develop an implementation plan that will establish a time line and define the costs associated
with implementing the study's recommendations. The plan will identify the key roles and
responsibilities of stakeholders in implementing the recommended transit services and -associated
infrastructure investments. Timing, phasing, and an analysis of issues, opportunities and constraints
shall be identified. The transit recommendations will be presented as long -term (i.e. transit
recommendations based on incremental population growth) and short-term (i.e., influx of funds such as
LTAF II, grants, etc.), including the use of a phased approach for implementation.
Product: Final Report documenting implementation strategies and an action plan.
II. DELIVERABLES
The principal work products of the Town of Fountain Hills Transit Planning Study are four (4) working
papers, and meetings as outlined in the Public and Agency Involvement Plan, and the Final Report. In
preparing the working papers, it is expected that RPTA will first provide one (1) unbound paper copy
and one (1) electronic copy in MS Word of the initial draft document to Fountain Hills staff for internal
review. RPTA will incorporate comments from the internal review into a revised working paper and
submit one (1) unbound paper copy and (1) electronic copy for external review within two weeks of
receiving Fountain Hills' comments.
RPTA will then address or incorporate all comments resulting from the external review and submit five
(5) bound paper copies of the final draft and (1) electronic copy to Fountain Hills.
III. PROJECT TIMELINE
It is anticipated that the study will be completed within twelve (12) months after issuance of notice to
proceed.
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IV. BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
The budget for the study by task is as follows:
Task
Schedule
Budget
1
Public and Agency Involvement Plan
Ongoing
$5,808
2
Review Prior and Ongoing Studies
Jan 2013 — Mar 2013
$5,697
3
Analyze Existing and Future Conditions
Feb 2013 — Mar 2013
$12,976
4
Develop Preliminary Service Options
Mar 2013 — May 2013
$7,962
5
Develop Transit Recommendations and
Performance Criteria
May 2013 — Aug 2013
$9,514
6
Transit Implementation Strategies and
Action Plan
Aug 2013 — Dec 2013
$13,043
Contingency
$5,000
TOTAL
$60,000
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