The NOACA Governing Board approved the following projects for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by adopting Resolution No. 2002-075 on December 13, 2002.

Title: Medina County Transit SFY 2003 Capital and Operating Program
Sponsor: Medina County Transit
Estimated Total Cost: $1,408,545
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's original state fiscal year (SFY) 2003 capital and operating program is listed in the NOACA SFY 2002 – 2005 Transportation Improvement Program. MCT has modified its SFY 2003 program. MCT is required to have an acceptable preventive maintenance program.

Current Conditions:
Medina County Transit has five (5) light transit vehicles (#s 1, 6, 12, 18 and 19) in need of replacement. These vehicles range from poor condition to good condition. They will be seven years old by calendar year 2003, with at least 206,283 miles. These vehicles are gasoline powered and will require an engine overhaul. The radios on the vehicles will be eleven years old and fare boxes, which were donated at various times, are on average fifteen years old. Medina County Transit also has a computer workstation, which was purchased in 1998. Medina County Transit's total operating expenditures for the SFY 2003 program will be $1,112,575. Medina County Transit will generate $120,000 in operating revenue for a net operating cost of $992,575.

Proposed Project:
Medina County Transit's proposed capital program includes the purchase of four (replacement) light transit vehicles ($240,000), five fare boxes ($2,500), five mobile radios ($7,000) and one computer workstation laptop with docking station ($3,000). The total capital expenditure for the SFY 2003 is $295,970 (i.e. $236,776 – Federal; $29,597 – State; and $29,597 – Local).

In addition to $120,00 in operating revenue, the anticipated subsidy for the SFY 2003 operating program is $992,575 (i.e. $324,511 – Federal; $169,451 – State; and $498,613 – Local).

Staff Comment (Summary):

• The SFY 2003 capital program has increased from $232,000 to $296,000 (in total). Presumably, they will get the increased funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The operating schedule shows a decrease in the local share and a commensurate increase in the federal and state share.
• MCT serves environmental justice (EJ) populations (i.e. elderly and disabled).
• Move for committee and public review in order to obtain comments.