The Governing Board approved the following project for inclusion in the TIP by adopting Resolution No. 2000-066 on 10/13/00

Sponsor: Medina County Transit
Estimated Total Cost: $3,992,177
Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

History/Background:
Medina County Transit (MCT) annually submits a four-year capital and operating program.  MCT is required to have an acceptable preventive maintenance program.

Current Conditions:
MCT currently has 19 revenue vehicles. Each of these vehicles are or will be at least seven years old and have at least 190,000 miles at the end of their useful life. MCT currently uses a back-up revenue vehicle for road service calls and revenue service quality observations. The existing transit center building was built in 1963. The facility is excellent for storage but is in need of other renovations.  MCT's dispatching, computer and radio equipment is approximately 10 to 12 years old and needs to be replaced.                     

Proposed Improvement:
Medina County Transit's proposed capital program includes the purchase of replacement vehicles, transit center building upgrades and renovations (i.e. indoor wash bay, upgrading the heating system, replace the roof, connect to the county's water system), various computer and radio equipment and the addition of a support vehicle.

The total capital expenditures for the SFY 2001 – 2004 program are $872,072 ($249,250 in SFY 2001; $211,483 in SFY 2002; $214,900 in SFY 2003; and $170,100 in SFY 2004).

The total operating expenditure for the SFY 2001 – 2004 program is $3,146,444 ($730,013 in SFY 2001; $766,513 in SFY 2002; $804,838 in SFY 2003; and $845,080 in SFY 2004).

Staff Assessment (Summary):

• Medina County Transit's program shows a marked change in costs and cost elements especially the transit center upgrades from the SFY 2000 – 2003 program, portrayed in NOACA's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), dated September 1, 1999.
• The SFY 2001 capital program has increased from $141,000 to $249,250 (in total). Presumably, they will get the increased funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Similarly, the operating schedule has increased by 14% along with expected revenue and funding from federal, state and local sources
• All of the transit vehicles to be replaced meet ODOT's minimum useful life standards of 5 years and 120,000 miles or a vehicle with 150,000 miles at any age.        

Intergovernmental Review (IGR) Summary:
No significant written comments have been received, and all the responses submitted to date support the above project.
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Public Involvement Summary:
No significant comments have been received.
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Committee Review Summaries:
Transportation Advisory Committee:
Project recommended for Governing Board approval on 9/15/00.

Regional Transportation Investment Subcommittee Recommendations:
No comments; recommended for programming.

Bicycle Advisory Subcommittee Recommendations:
Provide secure bike parking facilities for employees.

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