Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board AGENDA REGULAR MEETING. Wednesday, August 24, p.m.

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1 Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 24, p.m. Lake~Sumter MPO 1616 South 14th Street Leesburg, Florida Promoting Regional Transportation Partnerships South 14th Street, Leesburg, Florida Phone (352) Fax (352)

2 Lake~Sumter MPO Executive Committee Chairman Jennifer Hill, Lake County Chairman-Elect Don Burgess, Sumter County 1st Vice-Chairman/Treasurer Jim Richards, Town of Lady Lake 2nd Vice-Chairman Sean Parks, Lake County Immediate Past Chairman Sanna Henderson, City of Leesburg Lake County At-Large Representative Eric Olson, City of Umatilla Sumter County At-Large Representative Warren Maddox, City of Bushnell Jimmy Conner Leslie Campione Welton Cadwell Doug Gilpin Garry Breeden Randy Mask Ray Goodgame Jack Hogan William Ferree Sue Hooper Ty Miller Bill Polk Joseph Saunders Debbie Flinn Robert Thielhelm Dennis Wood Kirby Smith Lori Pfister Jake Farley Sharon Kelly Chris Bell James Gearhart John Griffin Bonnie Nebel Tony Rosado Jeff Krull Joe Wynkoop Glenn Burns Peter Tarby Ed Wolf Ronald Allen Pete Petree Debbie Stivender Rosanne Brandeburg Kathie Joiner Lake~Sumter MPO Governing Board Members Lake County Lake County Lake County Sumter County Sumter County (Alternate) Sumter County (Alternate) City of Clermont City of Clermont (Alternate) City of Eustis City of Eustis (Alternate) Town of Lady Lake (Alternate) City of Leesburg (Alternate) City of Minneola City of Minneola (Alternate) City of Mount Dora City of Mount Dora (Alternate) City of Tavares City of Tavares (Alternate) Town of Astatula City of Fruitland Park City of Fruitland Park (Alternate) City of Groveland City of Groveland (Alternate) Town of Howey-in-the-Hills City of Mascotte City of Mascotte (Alternate) Town of Montverde Town of Montverde (Alternate) City of Umatilla (Alternate) City of Wildwood City of Wildwood (Alternate) Florida Central Railroad Lake County Schools Lake County Schools (Alternate) Sumter County Schools

3 ITEMIZED AGENDA 2 p.m. Call to Order by the Honorable Jennifer Hill, Chairman A. Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance B. Proper Noticing C. Roll Call D. Chairman s Announcements I. AGENDA UPDATE Proposed revisions to today's Agenda II. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT (on agenda items or general comments) III. CONSENT AGENDA Tab 1 Consent approval of the following items is requested: A. Minutes for the April 27, 2011 regular meeting B. Amendment to Extend Interlocal Agreement with Sumter County for Pavement Management Program C. Appointments to the Lake County and Sumter County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Boards D. Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Tab 2 MPO Committee Reports V. ACTION ITEMS Tab 3 Resolution to Amend the FY 2010/ /15 and the FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Programs Tab 4 Tab 5 Tab 6 Tab 7 Tab 8 Resolution to Amend the FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects Close Public Review and Comment Period and Recommend Approval by Resolution to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of the 2011 Lake County Transit Development Plan Annual Update Federal Legislative Positions Support the Development of a 10-year Congestion Management Program Participation with MetroPlan Orlando of Freight Analysis Study

4 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Tab 9 Tab 10 Tab 11 Tab 12 Local Vendor Preference Policy Revenue Study Advisory Committee Transportation Management Area Designation and Certification Lake-Orange Rail Initiative Update Tab 13 Executive Director Evaluation due October 1, 2011 VII. REPORTS A. Transportation Agency Reports 1. Federal Highway Administration 2. Florida Department of Transportation 3. Florida s Turnpike Enterprise 4. Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority 5. Lake County Road Report 6. Sumter County Road Report 7. Lake County Community Transportation Coordinator 8. Sumter County Community Transportation Coordinator B. MPO Executive Committee C. Central Florida MPO Alliance D. MPO Advisory Council E Association of MPOs F. Lake~Sumter MPO Staff G. MPO Governing Board Reports (opportunity for member comments) VIII. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: Date - September 28, 2011 Time - 2 p.m. Location - Lake~Sumter MPO 1616 South 14 th Street Leesburg, Florida Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, Section , if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the above named board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. All interested citizens are welcome to attend. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of the proceedings should contact (352) , 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

5 TAB 1 CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes for the April 27, 2011 regular meeting B. Amendment to Extend Interlocal Agreement with Sumter County for Pavement Management Program C. Appointments to the Lake County and Sumter County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Boards D. Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation Background B. Amendment to Extend Interlocal Agreement with Sumter County for Pavement Management Program On December 8, 2010, the LSMPO entered into an Interlocal Agreement with Sumter County relating to Sumter County Pavement Management Program. Pursuant to paragraph 6.A of the agreement, the Sumter County Public Works Division has requested a six-month extension from June 30 to December 30, The extension is required to ensure the MPO s consultant has adequate time to properly train the Sumter County personnel on the US Army Corps of Engineers MicroPaver software and to ensure that Sumter County receives all agreed to software support and GIS integration per the original Interlocal Agreement. There is no additional charge to Sumter County for this time extension. Sumter County BCC approved the extension amendment July 12, C. Appointments to the Lake County and Sumter County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Boards The following individuals have filed applications to fill currently vacant positions on both the Lake County and the Sumter County TDCBs: Colleen Kollmann A person with a disability representing the disabled in Lake County Gerald Heichelbeck A person with a disability representing the disabled in Lake County (alternate) Bebe Chudeusz A Citizen s Advocate representing Lake County Marion Schoeller A Citizen s Advocate who is a user of the system representing Lake County Richard Cole A Citizen s Advocate representing Sumter County Vivien Baker Agency Appointment representing Florida Dept. of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation in Lake County and Sumter County D. Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation FDOT has requested the MPO adopt and execute the next five-year JPA. The JPA allows available federal funding to be utilized in order for the MPO to participate in transit-related tasks of the MPO s Unified Planning Work Program. FDOT administers funds from the Federal Transit Administration s Section 5303 program and the MPO performs tasks with the funds as identified in the FY 2011/12 annual program application completed by the LSMPO that is on file with FDOT. REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the consent agenda ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes for the April 27, 2011 regular meeting 2. Amendment to Interlocal with Sumter County for PMP 3. Applications received for vacant TDCB positions 4. Public Transportation JPA with FDOT TAB 1

6 MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Lake~Sumter MPO 1616 South 14 th Street Leesburg, FL ******************************************************************* Members Present: Representing: Commissioner Jennifer Hill (Chairman) Lake County BCC Commissioner Leslie Campione Lake County BCC Commissioner Welton Cadwell Lake County BCC Commissioner Don Burgess (Chairman-Elect) Sumter County BCC Commissioner Doug Gilpin Sumter County BCC Mayor Pro-Tem Ray Goodgame City of Clermont Commissioner William Ferree City of Eustis Mayor Jim Richards (1 st Vice-Chairman) Town of Lady Lake Mayor Pro-Tem Sanna Henderson (Immediate Past Chairman) City of Leesburg Councilmember Debbie Flinn City of Minneola Vice-Mayor Robert Thielhelm, Sr. City of Mount Dora Mayor Jake Farley Town of Astatula* Commissioner Sharon Kelly City of Fruitland Park* Vice-Mayor James Gearhart City of Groveland* Mayor Pro-Tem Bonnie Nebel Town of Howey-in-the-Hills* Council Member Tony Rosado City of Mascotte* Councilmember Eric Olson (Lake/At-Large Representative) City of Umatilla Vice-Mayor Warren Maddox (Sumter/At-Large Representative) City of Bushnell Board Member Debbie Stivender Lake County Schools** Members Absent: Commissioner Sean Parks (2 nd Vice-Chairman) Commissioner Jimmy Conner Councilmember Kirby Smith Council Vice-President Joe Wynkoop Mayor Ed Wolf Pete Petree Board Member Kathie Joiner Representing: Lake County BCC Lake County BCC City of Tavares Town of Montverde* City of Wildwood* Florida Central Railroad** Sumter County Schools** *Denotes non-voting members **Denotes ex-officio, non-voting members Staff: T. J. Fish LSMPO Executive Director Sue Goldfuss LSMPO Executive Assistant Erin Hartigan Assistant County Attorney

7 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Minutes April 27, 2011 Page 2 of 6 Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Notice/Roll Call/Chairman s Announcements The meeting of the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (LSMPO) was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Jennifer Hill. Commissioner Cadwell gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff announced that the meeting was properly noticed. The roll was called, at which time it was noted that a quorum was present (13 voting members present at roll call). I. AGENDA UPDATE At this time Mr. Fish reviewed items in the board member folders. He further requested to add an Action Item to the Tab 2 presentation. On a motion by Commissioner Cadwell, seconded by Vice-Mayor Thielhelm and carried unanimously by a vote of 13-0, the LSMPO approved to add Action Item to the Tab 2 Presentation. II. III. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Timothy Bustose, Chairman of the Florida Bicycle Association, presented the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Sheriff Gary Borders, Lake County Sheriff s Office. CONSENT AGENDA Tab 1 On a motion by Vice-Mayor Thielhelm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame and carried unanimously by a vote of 13-0, the LSMPO approved Items A and B of the Consent Agenda, as follows: A. Revised Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for MPO to Manage 2011 Traffic Count Program B. Interlocal Agreement with Lake County for 2011 Transit Development Plan Update with Resolution of Unanticipated Revenue IV. PRESENTATION Tab 2 Future of Transportation Funding Item was postponed to be heard and acted on after Tab 6. V. ACTION ITEMS Tab 3 Approval by Resolution to Amend the FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program Mr. Fish reviewed the list of work program amendments from the staff report. On a motion by Vice-Mayor Thielhelm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame and carried unanimously by a roll call vote of 13-0, the LSMPO approved Resolution No to amend the FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program. Tab 4 Resolution to Amend the FY 2015/ /36 List of Priority Projects Mr. Fish stated the accelerated work program schedule, which will bring the Draft FY 2016/17 LOPP before the governing board in May. Mr. Fish explained the amendments in

8 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Minutes April 27, 2011 Page 3 of 6 the resolution before them including the Thomas Avenue sidewalk project that was approved at the previous governing board meeting. He further explained the need to design all phases of the Wekiva Trail into one project in order to move it along at the same time as the Wekiva Parkway. On a motion by Commissioner Campione, seconded by Vice-Mayor Thielhelm and carried unanimously by a vote of 13-0, the LSMPO approved Resolution No to amend the FY 2015/ /36 List of Priority Projects. Vice-Mayor Thielhelm requested clarification that the Thomas Avenue sidewalk project from the March 2 governing board meeting is in the school s list of sidewalks, to which Board Member Stivender confirmed that it is. Tab 5 Resolution to Approve Joint Certification Statement provided by Florida Department of Transportation Mr. Fish explained that next month there will be an amendment to the second year of the two-year Unified Planning Work Program to include the final Joint Certification Statement. On a motion by Vice-Mayor Thielhelm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame and carried unanimously by a vote of 13-0, the LSMPO approved Resolution No to approve the Joint Certification Statement provided by the Florida Department of Transportation. Tab 6 Transportation Management System Budget for FY 2011/12 Mr. Fish explained the added services that the MPO is offering including traffic counts and crash data. The concurrency mandate is about to go away; however, we want to keep the system intact as capacity still needs to be monitored. Mr. Fish reviewed the line items as well as last year s budget for comparison. With the added costs of the additional services, Mr. Fish offered for the MPO to pay a portion towards the cost of traffic counts and crash data with federal funds. He also stated that the attorney has recommended reconstituting the interlocal agreement to cover all that the MPO is doing and to change to a transportation capacity system. Discussion ensued regarding the fees and budget constraints of the municipalities. Mr. Fish stated he could revise the fees to coincide with last year s amounts for the cities. Motion was made by Commissioner Cadwell to table the Transportation Management System Budget for FY 2011/12 to May; seconded by Commissioner Ferree. Discussion ensued regarding what happens if a municipality drops out; the status of current traffic counts; local fund budget fiscal year of October September versus the MPO budget of July June; and producing a redraft of the interlocal agreement prior to receiving the agenda packet. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of Tab 2 Presentation - Future of Transportation Funding Mr. Fish gave a powerpoint presentation with an emphasis on Transportation 2035 and how it affects both Sumter and Lake counties, the State, and Central Florida. MetroPlan Orlando has initiated a Central Florida Transportation Funding Task Force with Volusia County, and has invited the participation of Lake County and the Lake-Sumter MPO. The Lake County

9 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Minutes April 27, 2011 Page 4 of 6 BCC has already agreed to participate and has appointed Commissioner Hill as their representative and that of LakeXpress. MPO Staff is requesting action to appoint Chairman Hill as well as two municipal representatives (one MPO and one non-mpo mayor). A chamber alliance representative is also requested. Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame has requested to be a part of the task force, and the MPO recognizes Mayor Michael Holland, City of Eustis. On a motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Henderson, seconded by Commissioner Cadwell and carried by a vote of 12-1, with Commissioner Gilpin opposed, the LSMPO approved support of the LSMPO participation in the Central Florida Transportation Funding Task Force and appointed Chairman Hill to represent Lake County and LakeXpress; Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame to represent LSMPO municipalities; and Eustis Mayor Michael Holland to represent non-lsmpo municipalities. The business community will be represented by the Chamber Alliance of Lake County. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Tab 7 SR 44 from US 441 to Orange Avenue/SR 44 in Eustis Mr. Fish explained the FDOT request to Eustis and Mount Dora for resolutions of support. The MPO had approved a resolution a couple years ago as well as Mount Dora; however, Mount Dora went ahead and approved a new one. Eustis has issues with the trail, and has not approved one. There is a high level of conflict, and Chris Cairns, FDOT Traffic Operations, is present for discussion. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Waycross Road intersection with SR 44, and the need for the frontage road. Chairman Hill advised that this should be an agenda item for the next East Lake Task Force and that FDOT should be present for that meeting as well. Tab 8 Resolution of Support for SunRail Mr. Fish stated the request of the Central Florida Partnership and explained the suggestions that came out of the committee meetings, and that the consensus is that it may be better for the business community to make contact with the governor in order to emphasize economic enhancement. The Executive Committee discussed sending the previous MPO resolutions with a cover letter; and providing a draft resolution and a draft letter for each municipality. Commissioner Ferree reported that the BPAC was very outspoken and that we should not be silent. Any letters or resolutions need to be done in May. VII. PRESENTATION (cont) Tab 9 SR 50 PD&E Study in Groveland Ms. Amy Sirmans, FDOT Project Manager and Ms. Lynne Marie Whately, Consultant Project Manager, TranSystems reviewed the presentation that was included in the agenda packets. Discussion ensued regarding the roundabout with the trail. VIII. REPORTS A. Transportation Agency Reports 1. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) No report given.

10 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Minutes April 27, 2011 Page 5 of 6 2. Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) Ms. Vickie Wyche, FDOT, MPO Liaison, District Five, informed the LSMPO of specific projects estimated completion dates. She further informed the LSMPO of the newly appointed Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Ananth Prasad. The work program public hearing will be two months earlier this year, and is scheduled in October rather than December. Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame requested further information regarding the US 27 / SR 50 intersection, to which Mr. Cairns addressed the Kings Ridge turning lane and the results of the public hearings. Mr. Goodgame felt the public was not informed as to those results. Ms. Jo Santiago informed the LSMPO regarding the ReThink Your Commute month and challenge for the month of June. 3. Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) Ms. Alice Gilmartin, Government Affairs Officer, Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), reported that there were no updates on proposed interchanges. 4. Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA) No report given. 5. Lake County Public Works Report Mr. Jim Stivender, Lake County Public Works Director, showed some pictures of the progression of the Picciola Bridge. 6. Sumter County Public Works Report Mr. Scott Cottrell, Sumter County Public Works Director, reported on road project updates as well as the Pavement Management update. 7. Lake County Public Transportation Mr. David Hope, Lake County Public Transportation, reported that the first bus shelter has been installed in Tavares. 8. Sumter County Public Transportation Mr. David Levesque, Sumter County Transit, reported that all is well, and that there have been no complaints or accidents. B. MPO Committee Reports 1. Technical Advisory Committee No report given. 2. Citizens Advisory Committee No report given. 3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee No report given. 4. Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board No report given.

11 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Minutes April 27, 2011 Page 6 of 6 5. Sumter County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board No report given. C. MPO Executive Committee No report given. D. Central Florida MPO Alliance (CFMPOA) Mr. Fish reported that the CFMPOA did not meet in April. E. MPO Advisory Council (MPOAC) Mr. Fish reported the MPOAC met April 7 in Tallahassee, to which he attended with Chairman Hill. He also reported that Commissioner Burgess attended the MPOAC Weekend Institute in Orlando. F. Association of MPOs (AMPO) Mr. Fish pointed out that Representative Mica is presenting a new bill in May. Commissioner Cadwell mentioned that he had requested the MPO send Mr. Fish to the NACO Rail Conference recently held in Chicago. G. Lake-Sumter MPO Staff Report Mr. Fish reported on the April 20 Get to Know Your MPO workshop. He gave a brief report on the March meetings of the three task force subcommittees. He further reported on outreach with the Ocala/Marion County TPO regarding the freight study. He also gave a report on his trip to the NACO conference regarding the Rail Initiative. H. MPO Governing Board Reports Commissioner Campione announced a meeting she recently had with Mr. Fish and Secretary Downs regarding the Wekiva Trail and Wekiva Parkway. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, the meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the LSMPO will be May 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Lake-Sumter MPO offices at 1616 South 14 th Street, Leesburg. Jennifer Hill, Chairman

12 EXTENSION AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUMTER COUNTY AND THE LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RELATING TO SUMTER COUNTY PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Pursuant to paragraph 6.A of the subject agreement, the Sumter County Public Works Division requests a 6 month extension (from 30 June 2011 to 30 December 2011) of the Interlocal Agreement between Sumter County and the Lake~Sumter MPO. This is required to ensure the MPO s consultant has adequate time to properly train the Sumter Pavement Management personnel on the US Army Corps of Engineers MicroPaver software, ensure that Sumter County receives all agreed to software support and GIS integration per the Interlocal Agreement, and to process final payments. There is no additional cost for this time extension. All terms and pricing contained within the Interlocal Agreement shall apply throughout the extension period. Agreement with this extension is indicated by the signatures below. COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA, Chairman This day of, 2011 Attest: Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County, Florida Approved as to Form and Legality:

13 Name: Sumter County Attorney MPO LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Chairman This day of, 2011 Attest: Susan Goldfuss Executive Assistant Approved as to Form and Legality: Sanford A. Minkoff MPO Attorney

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33 TAB 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS MPO Committee Reports 1. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Brian Sheahan (Lake County), Chairman 2. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Susy Gibson (Clermont), Chairman 3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Commissioner William Ferree (Eustis), Chairman 4. Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB) Commissioner Leslie Campione (Lake), Chairman 5. Sumter County TDCB Commissioner Don Burgess (Sumter), Chairman ATTACHMENT: None TAB 2

34 TAB 3 ACTION ITEM Resolution to Amend the FY 2010/ /15 and FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Programs by Roll Call Vote FDOT has requested the MPO amend both the previous and current TIPs for a project that is programmed in the FDOT Work Program. Last year s TIP, which ended June 30, must be amended because the funds are federal in origin and are programmed for FY 2010/11. The new TIP must be amended to reflect the new status of the funds regarding study and design of the Wekiva Trail. The FY 2010/ /15 TIP amendments accomplish the following: (1) remove FY 2011/12 funds from Gardenia Trail Phase II (FM No ) and III (FM No ) and (2) add those funds in FY 2011/12 to the Lake Wekiva Trail Project (FM No ). The new FY 2011/ /16 TIP must also be amended to reflect the programming of funds for the Wekiva Trail PD&E Study ($533,400). In addition, the new TIP must be amended to fund preliminary engineering for the Wekiva Parkway project. The amending resolution programs $3,745,800 in FY 2011/12 for the Wekiva Parkway Line and Grade project (FM No and ), which consists of two segments from Orange County to Old McDonald Road ($2,032,920) and from Old McDonald Road to Seminole County ($1,712,880). ** Line and Grade (Refine horizontal and vertical alignment sufficient to determine limits of construction and right-of-way footprint) Staff recommends approval. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED COMMITTEE RESULTS: TAC: Recommended Approval CAC: No action taken BPAC: Recommended Approval REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENT: Approval by Resolution to Amend the FY 2010/ /15 and FY 2011/ /16 Transportation Improvement Programs by Roll Call Vote Resolution to amend with affected funding pages from Interactive TIP TAB 3

35 LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO), AMENDING THE FY 2010/ /15 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) BY REMOVING FUNDS IN FY 2011/12 FOR DESIGN OF THE GARDENIA TRAIL II AND III PROJECTS; AMENDING THE FY 2010/ /15 TIP BY ADDING FUNDS IN FY 2011/12 FOR A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY FOR THE WEKIVA TRAIL PROJECT; AMENDING THE FY 2011/ /16 TIP BY ADDING FUNDS IN FY 2011/12 FOR A PD&E STUDY FOR THE WEKIVA TRAIL PROJECT; AMENDING THE FY 2011/ /16 TIP BY ADDING FUNDS IN FY 2011/12 FOR A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING/LINE AND GRADE FOR TWO SEGMENTS OF THE WEKIVA PARKWAY; AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDED FY 2010/ /15 TIP AND THE FY 2011/ /16 TIP TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. WHEREAS, the Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the duly designated and constituted body responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Lake-Sumter Planning Area; and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes , 23 U.S.C. 134, and Title 49 U.S.C. require that the MPO, as a condition to receiving federal capital or operating assistance, has a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in plans and programs consistent with the approved comprehensive plans of the units of local government within the MPO s jurisdiction, and with state and local planned growth and economic development patterns; and WHEREAS, 23 C.F.R provides that the Lake~Sumter MPO shall develop a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the metropolitan planning area, and 23 C.F.R allows an MPO to revise the TIP at any time under procedures agreed to by the cooperating parties and consistent with 23 C.F.R ; and WHEREAS, the FY 2011/ /16 TIP was adopted by the MPO on June 22, 2011 based on then-funded projects in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Five Year Work Program; and WHEREAS, $165,500 in FY 2011/12 in Preliminary Engineering for Gardenia Trail II and $136,000 in FY 2011/12 in Preliminary Engineering for Gardenia Trail III has been removed from the FDOT Work Program and the total $301,500 has been applied to a Project Development & Environmental study of the Wekiva Trail project, a phase programmed by FDOT for $533,400; and WHEREAS, a total of $3,745,800 in FY 2011/12 has been allocated for two segments of the Wekiva Parkway Line and Grade projects. FY 2010/ /15& 2011/ /16 TIP Amendment Aug11 Page 1 of 2

36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake~Sumter MPO that: 1. The FY 2010/ /15 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is hereby amended to remove funding in FY 2011/12 from Gardenia Trail II (F.M. No ) and Gardenia Trail III (F.M. No ); and 2. The FY 2010/ /15 TIP is hereby amended to add $533,400 to the Wekiva Trail Project (F.M. No ) for a Project Development & Environment Study in FY 2011/12; and 3. The FY 2011/ /16 TIP is hereby amended to program $533,400 in FY 2011/12 for the Wekiva Trail PD&E Study (F.M ); and 4. The FY 2011/ /16 TIP is hereby amended to program $2,032,920 in preliminary engineering funds in FY 2011/12 for the Wekiva Parkway Line and Grade project (F.M. No ) from the Orange County line to West of Old McDonald Road and to program an additional $1,712,880 in preliminary engineering funds in FY 2011/12 for the Wekiva Parkway Line and Grade project (F.M. No ) from West of Old McDonald Road to the Seminole County line; and 5. The Chairman of the Lake~Sumter MPO is authorized to submit, and hereby submits, the amended FY 2010/ /15 TIP and the FY 2011/ /16 TIP to the: a. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) b. State, Regional, and Areawide A-95 Clearinghouses c. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) d. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) e. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) f. Department of Community Affairs (DCA) g. Florida Energy Office h. Members of Legislature representing the Lake-Sumter MPO DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of, Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Jennifer Hill, Chairman This day of, 2011 Approved as to Form and Legality: Sanford A. Minkoff, MPO Attorney FY 2010/ /15& 2011/ /16 TIP Amendment Aug11 Page 2 of 2

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42 TAB 4 ACTION ITEM Resolution to Amend the FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects Two factors have resulted in proposed amendments to the MPO s list of unfunded priorities. One set of amendments is based on a shift of county road priorities in Sumter County and one set of amendments is based on a reprioritization of enhancement projects by Mount Dora. The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners supports amendments to the MPO s LOPP. The requested changes are based on some recent developments regarding Sumter County road projects. The Villages and Sumter County have agreed to shelve plans for a new interchange on I-75 and C- 466 and focus available funding on the Turnpike and C-468 interchange. Removing the I-75 and C- 466 interchange results in less projected traffic on C-466 from US 301 to I-75. Therefore, the scope of the C-466 project is changed to an upgrade to three lanes instead of four lanes from US 301 west to CR 209. Meanwhile, C-466 from CR 209 to I-75 won t require any additional capacity. Since the interchange at I-75 is not moving forward at this time, the funded study of C-466, which was planned as a federalized study, will be converted to a Preliminary Engineering Study (PES) as a federal document won t be necessary. The interchange concept will remain in the MPO s plan, Transportation Mount Dora requested, in the last round of LOPP preparation, to list three small shovel-ready enhancement projects. The three projects were placed on the enhancement list as the third, fourth and fifth priorities on the list. At LOPP adoption, they were ordered as Highland Avenue, Tremain Street and Donnelly Street. Based on action by the Mount Dora City Council Aug. 16, the proposed amendment reorders the three, placing Donnelly Street as Mount Dora s top priority followed by Tremain Street and Highland Street. FDOT is looking to program any available enhancement funds for the one-block Donnelly Street project as the department games the Tentative Work Program. The Governing Board is requested to approve an amendment to the 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects that removes the interchange at I-75 and C-466; revises the study description for the C-466 from C-475 to US 301 project from PD&E to PES; revises the C-466 from US 301 to CR 209 project description to reflect widening to three lanes; and to delete the C-466 from CR 209 to I-75 widening project. The LOPP amendment also changes the order of three Mount Dora enhancement requests to list as #3 on the table Donnelly Street, #4 Tremain Street and #5 Highland Avenue. COMMITTEE RESULTS: TAC: Recommended Approval CAC: No action taken BPAC: Recommended Approval REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENT: Amend by Resolution the FY 2016/17 through 2034/35 LOPP Resolution to Amend TAB 4

43 LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, AMENDING THE FY 2016/ /35 LIST OF PRIORITY PROJECTS (LOPP): REMOVING PROPOSED INTERCHANGE AT I-75 AND C-466 FROM TABLES 1A AND 4A; REVISING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR C-466 FROM US 301 TO CR 209 FROM WIDEN TO FOUR LANES TO WIDEN TO THREE LANES IN TABLE 4B; DELETE THE C-466 FROM CR 209 TO I-75 PROJECT FROM TABLE 4B; REVISING THE FUNDED PHASE OF C-466 FROM C-475 TO US 301 FROM PD&E TO PES IN TABLE 3B; CHANGING THE PRIORITIZATION IN TABLE 9 OF THE DONNELLY STREET SIDEWALK, STREETSCAPE AND STORMWATER PROJECT FROM FIFTH TO THIRD; CHANGING THE PRIORITIZATION ORDER IN TABLE 9 OF THE DONNELLY STREET SIDEWALK, STREETSCAPE AND STORMWATER PROJECT, THE HIGHLAND STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT, AND THE TREMAIN STREET GREENWAY PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDED FY 2016/ /35 LOPP TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. WHEREAS, the Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the duly designated and constituted body responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning and programming process for Lake-Sumter Planning Area; and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes and 23 U.S.C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. require that the urbanized area, as a condition for the receipt of federal capital or operating assistance, has a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in plans and programs consistent with the comprehensively planned development of the urbanized area; and WHEREAS, annually the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the boards of county commissioners for Lake and Sumter counties adopt five-year work programs detailing the funding of phases for transportation projects; and WHEREAS, F.S (8) requires that a List of Priority Projects (LOPP), developed in conjunction with local governments comprehensive plans, be produced annually, ranking the unfunded transportation needs of the MPO Area; and WHEREAS, the MPO adopted the FY 2016/ /35 LOPP for state funding for transportation projects on June 22, 2011, and transmitted it to FDOT; and WHEREAS, Sumter County and The Villages have changed their focus of plans to construct an interchange at I-75 and C-466 to focus on an interchange at C-468 and Florida s Turnpike (SR 91); and LOPP Amendment (C- 466&Donnelly) Aug11 Page 1 of 3

44 WHEREAS, this modification has resulted in a significant reduction in projected traffic volumes on C-466 from US 301 to I-75, amending the additional capacity need from four lanes along the segment from US 301 to CR 209 to three lanes, and resulting in no additional capacity need for the segment from CR 209 to I-75; and WHEREAS, this modification removes the requirement to complete an environmental document that meets all federal requirements; and WHEREAS, the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study that is being conducted for the C-466 from C-475 to US 301 project, will be converted to and completed as a Preliminary Engineering Study (PES); and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Dora, at the August 16, 2011 City Council Meeting, changed the priority ranking of the City s three enhancement projects in Table 9 of the MPO s List of Priority Projects; and WHEREAS, the Donnelly Street Sidewalk, Streetscape and Stormwater project, formerly the City s third enhancement project priority, is now its first priority; the Tremain Street Greenway project, formerly the first priority project, is now the second project priority; and the Highland Street Streetscape project, formerly the second priority project, is now the third priority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake~Sumter MPO that: 1. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 1A and Table 4A, is hereby amended to delete I-75 Interchange at C-466; and 2. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 4B, is hereby amended to redefine C-466 from US 301 to CR 209, with the redefinition consisting of a change from a planned widening to four lanes to a planned widening to three lanes; and 3. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 4B, is hereby amended to delete C-466 from CR 209 to I-75; and 4. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 3B, is hereby amended to revise the phase of the C-466 from C-475 to US 301 project from a Project Development and Environment Study to a Preliminary Engineering Study; and 5. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 9, is hereby amended to change the ranking of the Donnelly Street Sidewalk, Streetscape, and Stormwater project from number 5 to number 3; and 6. The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 9, is hereby amended to change the ranking of the Tremain Street Greenway project from number 3 to number 4; and LOPP Amendment (C- 466&Donnelly) Aug11 Page 2 of 3

45 The FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects, Table 9, is hereby amended to change the ranking of the Highland Street Streetscape project from number 4 to number 5; and 8. The Chairman of the MPO is hereby authorized and directed to submit the amended FY 2016/ /35 List of Priority Projects to the Florida Department of Transportation and to the chairmen of both the Lake County and the Sumter County Boards of County Commissioners. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of, Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Jennifer Hill, Chairman Approved as to Form and Legality: Sanford A. Minkoff, MPO Attorney LOPP Amendment (C- 466&Donnelly) Aug11 Page 3 of 3

46 TAB 5 ACTION ITEM Close Public Review and Comment Period and Recommend Approval by Resolution to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of the 2011 Lake County Transit Development Plan Annual Update The Lake County TDP is a ten-year strategic planning, development and operations guide for providing public transportation. As described in Chapter 14-73, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), a major update of the TDP must be completed every five years, with annual updates required in interim years. The last major update to the TDP was developed in 2008 for fiscal years 2008 through 2020, and the next scheduled major update will be in FY 2012/13. This year s updated document serves as the annual update to the Lake County 2008 TDP Major Update and provides an opportunity for the Lake County Public Transportation Division to compare events that have occurred over the last year to the previous major TDP update and to revise the plan as appropriate to address those changes. A link to the draft 2011 Lake County TDP Annual Update is available online: ftp://ftp.co.lake.fl.us/mpo/tdp2011/. Hard copies are available upon request. Because the MPO had no meetings in July, the resolution is presented to the MPO the day following action by the Lake County BCC. The MPO s resolution will be part of the TDP package transmitted to FDOT and the Federal Transit Administration. COMMITTEE RESULTS: TAC: Recommended Approval CAC: No action taken BPAC: Recommended Approval REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENT: Close Public Review and Comment Period and Recommend Approval by Resolution to the Lake County BCC of the 2011 Lake County TDP Annual Update Resolution to Approve TAB 5

47 LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE~SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO), ENDORSING THE ADOPTION OF THE LAKE COUNTY 2020 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 ANNUAL UPDATE BY LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the duly designated and constituted body responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning and programming process for the Lake-Sumter Planning Area; and WHEREAS, Section , Florida Statutes, created the public transit block grant program, and requires that grant recipients establish public transportation development plans (TDPs) that are consistent with local comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule , Florida Administrative Code, a TDP is a transit agency's planning, development, and operational guidance document, and is based on a ten-year planning horizon, covering the year for which funding is sought and nine subsequent years; and WHEREAS, the TDP is prepared by Lake County pursuant to Chapter 341, Florida Statutes, as Lake County is a public transit provider and grant recipient; and WHEREAS, Rule , Florida Administrative Code, requires an annual update to the ten year implementation plan; and WHEREAS, the MPO is the Project Manager for the 2011 annual update to the Lake County 2020 TDP; and WHEREAS, the Lake County 2020 TDP 2011 Annual Update is a planning document that does not obligate the Lake~Sumter MPO or member governments, such as Lake County, to specific implementation obligations or to funding commitments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization that the 2020 Lake County Transit Development Plan 2011 Annual Update is consistent with and validates the long range public transportation goals and objectives of the MPO Governing Board, and the Lake~Sumter MPO hereby endorses the adoption of the 2020 Transit Development Plan 2011 Annual Update by Lake County. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of, Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Jennifer Hill, Chairman Approved as to Form and Legality: Sanford A. Minkoff, MPO Attorney Lake County 2020 TDP 2011 Annual Update Page 1 of 1

48 TAB 6 ACTION ITEM Federal Legislative Positions MPO staff has been compiling key issues that will likely be framed in the next federal transportation bill. Staff requests feedback on the initial issues presented below in order to develop a formal set of federal legislative positions and priorities. Other issues may emerge in development of the positions. A draft document will be presented to the MPO in September. Transit and Bicycle/Pedestrian The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently unveiled a new six-year transportation reauthorization bill that would cut highway and mass transit funding and potentially eliminate dedicated funding for bicycling and pedestrians programs. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) announced tentative plans on his proposal for a six-year surface transportation authorization bill. Programs could be affected such as Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails programs. Congress Mica has communicated a need to examine what programs are in the national interest. Action is requested to articulate a recommendation on the federal role in funding transit and bicycle and pedestrian needs. Truck Weights Legislation continues to be drafted that would raise allowed truck weights around the nation from 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds, and in one bill 110,000 pounds. Not only do safety concerns increase with such inertia created by heavy vehicles, the proposed bills do not fund the needed additional maintenance of roads and especially bridges. Additionally, such legislation creates a questionable allowance of one mode of transport over another. MPO Thresholds The size of MPOs continues to be debated. Currently an urbanized area of 50,000 qualifies for the creation of an MPO. A proposal has been floated to change that threshold to 200,000. Furthermore, the debate has included the elimination of MPOs under the threshold. The Florida MPO Advisory Council has supported a position of a new threshold of 100,000, with existing MPOs grandfathered. COMMITTEE RESULTS: TAC: No recommendation at this time CAC: No action taken BPAC: Recommended approval of bike/ped position REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of positions to be incorporated into formal document in Sept. ATTACHMENT: MPOAC Letter and Resolution TAB 6

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52 TAB 7 ACTION ITEM Support the Development of a 10-year Congestion Management Program As MPO transportation planning efforts continue to be refined, MPO staff recognizes the benefit of establishing a 10-year Congestion Management Program. The CMP would serve as a tool for local governments in building individual five-year Capital Improvement Plans. For the MPO, a union would be created through the CMP between the five-year Transportation Improvement Program and the unfunded List of Priority Projects. The MPO s 10-year program would allow enhanced planning as unfunded phases of projects could be programmed into Years 6 through 10. This would afford local governments and the public a greater sense of certainty on the status and priority of projects. The proposed CMP would be developed throughout the coming year in an effort led by MPO staff. The CMP would include a 10-year list of projects, including the list in the adopted five-year TIP and a new list for Years 6 through 10 based on the adopted LOPP. It would also include a policy section that provides a framework explaining the purpose of and the authority of the CMP. The CMP would not be binding in the sense of the TIP. However, it would still serve as an official policy document guiding the planning process for the next decade. COMMITTEE RESULTS: TAC: Recommended Approval CAC: No action taken BPAC: Recommended Approval REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENT: Support the Development of a 10-year Congestion Management Program None TAB 7

53 TAB 8 ACTION ITEM Participation with MetroPlan Orlando of Freight Analysis Study MPO staff has been in communication with staff of Metroplan Orlando on the potential joint effort regarding a freight analysis. Metroplan is updating a previous effort, and the Space Coast TPO (Brevard County) has agreed to participate. Although the scope of the study is still being finalized, the initial cost estimate for the Lake~Sumter MPO s portion is $60,000. MPO staff informed Metroplan that an interest exists to collaborate. However, the MPO s FY 2011/12 budget is quite constrained with only $10,000 currently available in this fiscal year. Metroplan has offered to allow the MPO to split the cost between this fiscal year and next fiscal year (FY 2012/13), which is a most appreciated gesture. However, the MPO would still be required to budget for a $50,000 expense, which will affect other priorities. Staff is seeking feedback or action on this proposal. If the board supports this approach, an agreement with Metroplan Orlando would come back for action next month. REQUESTED ACTION: Support of or direction regarding the partnering proposal ATTACHMENT: None TAB 8

54 TAB 9 DISCUSSION ITEM Local Vendor Preference Policy Staff has been examining various public policies regarding local vendor preference. The MPO currently follows the policies and procedures of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners in light of the interlocal agreement for support service between Lake County and the MPO. However, MPO staff is interested in refining policy regarding the manner in which local consultants are addressed in procurement procedures. If the Governing Board is comfortable with MPO staff drafting a proposal for September, staff will prepare a recommendation addressing vendors pertinent only to the types of work needed by the MPO. This could serve as a precursor to action by other member governments of the MPO. Staff has included policy adopted by Leesburg. Staff determined the Leesburg policy to be one of the more progressive in the region. ATTACHMENT: Copy of adopted policy by the City of Leesburg TAB 9

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60 TAB 10 DISCUSSION ITEM Revenue Study Advisory Committee At the June 22 governing board meeting, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Chairwoman gave her report as to a lengthy discussion and recommendation that was made by the committee. The governing board requested to re-address the list at their next meeting. The CAC had a lengthy and animated discussion to provide recommendations to reduce the list of 16 options included in the April 29, 2011, MPOAC memo to Gov. Scott, Sen. Haridopolos and Rep. Cannon (list attached). The overarching theme stressed by the CAC is Stop raiding the State Transportation Trust Fund (STTF). Since the STTF has a history of being raided by the Florida Legislature, all options which include adding or returning funds to the STTF were eliminated. The six options that remained include: (1) Fuel Tax; (4) Right-of-way Cost Savings; (7) VMT Charges I have indicated my support for this option to you previously. The group was split in their support but ultimately decided to include it in the reduced list; (8) Maximization of Local Option Gas Tax; (13) Optional Municipal Sales Tax for Transportation; (16) Expansion of Tolls and Increase Local Expressway Authority Role ATTACHMENTS: 1. April 29 MPOAC RSAC letter and list 2. MPOAC RSAC September 15 agenda TAB 10

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66 REVENUE STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MPOAC Revenue Study Advisory Committee AGENDA Meeting Four September 15, :00 A.M. Florida League of Cities SITTIG Hall 301 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL Call to Order- 9:00 A.M. - Chairman Howe 2. Introductions - Chairman Howe 3. Approval of Minutes from March 3, 2011 Meeting 4. Meeting Objectives - Chairman Howe 5. Recap of Situational Analysis & 16 Revenue Options Analyzed Steve Reich, CUTR 6. Presentation of Analysis Results Steve Reich, Brady Sneath, CUTR 7. Lunch Break 8. Discussion of Revenue Options RSAC Members 9. Revenue Options Recommendation for MPOAC Consideration - RSAC Members 10. Next Steps 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment target 4:00 P.M.

67 TAB 11 DISCUSSION ITEM Transportation Management Area Designation and Certification Staff will provide an overview of upcoming procedural changes for the MPO as the agency is designated as a Transportation Management Area, meaning that the MPO serves an urbanized area of at least 200,000 residents. The federal process based on Census 2010 will soon precipitate into a designation process for new TMAs. With the designation comes additional responsibilities and additional resources. The federal process for certification of TMAs is significantly more thorough, which is likely to result in enhancements to the planning efforts of the Lake~Sumter MPO. ATTACHMENT: None TAB 11

68 TAB 12 DISCUSSION ITEM Lake-Orange Rail Initiative Update Staff will provide an update on the progress of the freight rail upgrade project along the Florida Central Railroad Corridor. Meanwhile, the Alternatives Analysis (passenger rail study) remains pending with a transfer of local funds from Lake County, Eustis, Mount Dora and Tavares planned for October. ATTACHMENT: None TAB 12

69 TAB 13 DISCUSSION ITEM Executive Director Evaluation due October 1, 2011 The contract between the MPO Governing Board and the executive director requires an annual evaluation to be completed by October of each year; therefore, this will be an Action Item on the September 28, 2011, agenda of the Governing Board. All board members may take part in the discussion of the executive director s evaluation and all board members, regardless of voting status, are requested to complete an evaluation form. Action on the executive director s evaluation is taken by only the voting members of the Governing Board. Chairman Hill will lead the discussion. ATTACHMENT: None (Evaluation form with cover letter will be provided at the meeting. For those not present, the evaluation form will be mailed.) TAB 13

70 REPORTS A. Transportation Agency Reports 1. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Carl Mikyska, Transportation Planning Specialist (if present) 2. Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) Vickie Wyche, MPO Liaison 3. Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) Alice Gilmartin, Government Affairs Officer 4. Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA) Michelle Maikisch, Coordinator of Public Affairs 5. Public Works Reports Jim Stivender (Lake) & Scott Cottrell (Sumter) 6. Public Transport. Reports Ken Harley (Lake) & David Levesque (Sumter) B. MPO Executive Committee MPO Chairman Jennifer Hill C. Central Florida MPO Alliance (CFMPOA) MPO Chairman Jennifer Hill D. MPO Advisory Council (MPOAC) MPO Chairman Jennifer Hill E. Association of MPO s (AMPO) T.J. Fish, MPO Executive Director F. Lake~Sumter MPO Staff T.J. Fish, MPO Executive Director G. MPO Governing Board Reports (opportunity for member comments) ATTACHMENTS: 1. Lake and Sumter County FDOT project update dated August 2, 2011 w/completion dates 2. MPO Project Report (to be distributed at meeting) 3. MPO Correspondence and Notable Information (to be distributed at meeting) REPORTS

71 August 2, 2011 Lake County Recently Completed Projects 1. SR 19 - Resurface 3.3 miles from the Little Lake Harris Bridge to north of CR 561 (FM No ) and repairs to the bridge (FM No ). C. W. Roberts Contracting completed the $1,907,252 project May 12. Construction in Progress 1. SR 50 - Six-laning three miles from Hancock Road to the Turnpike ramps (FM No ). Prince Contracting was awarded the $17,774,697 contract February 25, Work began June 8, Estimated Completion: April 2012 (67% complete) 7/31/11-08/06/11 8pm - 6am Eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR50 for paving. 2. US 27 - Six-laning 3.8 miles from Lake Louisa Road to south of SR 50 (FM No ). Bids were received September 22, with Prince Contracting being awarded the $19,825,827 design/build contract September 25, Work began October 14, This project was funded through the federal stimulus program. Estimated Completion: November 2011 (77% complete) 3. US Six-laning the.8 mile from Perkins Street to Griffin Road (FM No ). Southland Construction, Inc. was awarded the $6,698,683 contract June 16, Work began October. Estimated Completion: April 2012 (45%) July 31, August 6,, :30pm-6:30am; Intermittent northbound lane closures on US SR 50 - Six-laning one mile from east of Grand Highway to west of Hancock Road (FM No ). Dewitt Excavating, Inc. was awarded the $4,689,633 contract September 14. Work began January 4. Estimated completion: January 2012 (42%) Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the new eastbound lanes 5. Mt. Homer Road - A $260,000 grant to Lake County is paying for a westbound left turn lane and a traffic signal at the David Walker Drive intersection (FM No ). Work began February 17. 1

72 August 2, 2011 Near Future Construction 1. US 441 Six-laning 3.4 miles from Martin Luther King Blvd. to Lake Ella Road (FM No ). Bids were received July 27, with D.A.B. Constructors submitting the apparent low bid of $16,278, SR 50/US 27 Interchange - Reconstruction to accommodate six-laning (FM No ). Design/build bids are to be received in August. The estimated cost is $30 million. Other Projects Pending 1. US Widening to six lanes along 4.1 miles from Lake Ella Road to Avenida Central South (FM No ). About $16 million in right of way is funded through FY 10/11. Design for six-laning of the 1.9 miles from Perkins Street to SR 44 is in progress, with $25 million in right of way funded through FY 12/13 (FM No ). 2. US Construct north and southbound turn lanes at CR 466 intersection (FM No ). This is a privately funded project. Bids are to be received in FY 13/14. The estimated cost is $500, US An environmental study into possible widening along 1.6 miles from SR 44 (old CR 44B) to Lincoln Avenue in Mt. Dora is planned for FY 13/14 (FM No ). 4. US 27 - Six-laning 6.5 miles from Boggy Marsh Road to Lake Louisa Road (FM No ). Design has been completed and right of way acquired. Construction is not yet funded. 5. SR 44 - Resurface 2.3 miles from the Sumter County line to SR 44/CR 468 (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 12/13. The estimated cost is $4.5 million. 6. SR 44 - Construct eastbound left turn lane at Royal Trails Road (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 13/14. The estimated cost is $340, SR 44 (CR 44B) - Design for four-laning the two miles from US 441 to SR 44 is in progress (FM No ). Right of way is to be acquired in FY 11/ SR 46 - An environmental study is being conducted by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority along the 16.5 miles from US 441 to Orange Blvd. in Seminole County (FM No ) in conjunction with their study of a potential Wekiva Parkway. 9. SR 19 - A $250,000 grant to the City of Groveland in FY 10/11 is to pay for construction of a northbound left turn lane at Bible Camp Road (FM No ). 10. SR 19 - Resurface 3.8 miles from CR 452 to north of Golden Gem Drive (FM No ). Bids are to be received in December. The estimated cost is $2 million. 11. SR 19 - Resurface 1.9 miles from Summit Chase Villas to SR 19/US 441 (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 12/13. The estimated cost is $2.5 million. 2

73 August 2, SR 19 - An environmental study into possible widening along the 4.7 miles from CR 48 to CR 561 is planned for FY 10/11 (FM No ). Design of improvements is funded in FY 13/ SR 33 - Construct left turn lane at CR 474 (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 13/14. The estimated cost is $660, CR $2.3 million in grants to Lake County through FY 12/13 is to pay for design and construction of paved shoulders from the Marion County line to Lake Yale Road (FM No ). 15. Washington Street Sidewalk - A $370,000 grant to the City of Eustis in FY 10/11 is to pay for a sidewalk from Fahnstock Street to Abrams Road (FM No ). 16. Rolling Acres Road Sidewalk - $830,000 in grants to the city of Lady Lake through FY 12/13 is to pay for design and construction of a sidewalk from Vista San Polo to Griffin Road (FM No ). 17. South Lake Trail - $2.7 million in grants to Lake County through FY 12/13 are to pay for design and construction of Section I of this trail from the existing Clermont Trail to Groveland Park in downtown Groveland (FM No ). 18. Leesburg/Wildwood Trail - A $2.1 million grant to the City of Leesburg in FY 11/12 is to pay for construction of this trail from the Sumter County line to US 441 (FM No ). 19. Lincoln Avenue Sidewalk - A $490,000 grant to Lake County in FY 13/14 is to pay for construction of a ten foot sidewalk from Tremain Street to Unser Street (FM No ). 20. CR $1.1 million in grants to Lake County through FY 13/14 is to pay for construction of a roundabout at the CR 455 intersection (FM No ). 21. Citrus Tower Blvd. - A $200,000 grant to Lake County in FY 10/11 is to pay for installation of a traffic signal at Oakley Seaver Drive (FM No ). 22. Lake Center Drive - A $133,000 grant to the City of Mt. Dora in FY 10/11 is to pay for a sidewalk from north of Lake Center Drive to west of Eudora Road (FM No ). 23. CR A $4 million grant to Lake County in FY 13/14 is to pay half the cost of replacing the bridge over Florida s Turnpike (FM No ). This is a County Incentive Grant Program project. 24. CR 466A - A $6.9 million grant to Lake County if FY 12/13 is to pay half the estimated right of way costs for widening along the three miles from the Sumter County line to US 27 (FM No ). This is a Transportation Regional Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.) project. 3

74 August 2, 2011 Sumter County Recently Completed Projects 1. SR Convert flashing beacon to full signal and intersection improvements at CR 48 intersection (FM No ). C. W. Roberts Contracting completed the $469,850 project May 13. Construction in Progress 1. US 27 - Resurface and extend right turn lanes ¾ mile from north of NE 136 Avenue to south of 178 th Street in Marion County (FM No /2). D.A.B. Constructors was awarded the $878,889 contract January 5. Work began March 19. Est. completion: August 11 (7/31 8/6/2011 Intermittent daytime lane closures) (58% complete) 2. SR 44 - Resurface 4.5 miles from west of I-75 to east of Parkwood Oaks/Village Drive (FM No ). D.A.B. Constructors was awarded the $2,344,444 contract February 15. Work began April 24. Est. completion: August 2011 (40% complete) 7/31 8/4/2011: 7:00 pm 7:00 am; Night time lane closures) 3. US Four-laning 2.7 miles from north of CR 232 to north of NE 110 Road (FM No ). Construction is privately funded. Est. completion: December /31 8/6/ Intermittent lane closures 4. US Resurface 6.3 miles from SR48/CR 475 (Main Street) to south of SE 13 th Avenue and bike path/sidewalks improvements from Main Street to Boitnott Lane (FM No ). D.A.B. Constructors was awarded the $2,684,444 contract February 15. Work began May 9 Estimated Completion: November 2011 (no lane closures expected) (18% complete) 5. I-75 - Resurface 6.4 miles from the Panasoffkee Creek Bridge to the Turnpike (FM No ). AJAX Paving Industries of Florida was awarded the $2,693,900 contract March 15. Work began June 19. Estimated Completion: November /31 8/6/2011-8:00PM- 7:00AM lane closures northbound and southbound Near Future Construction 1. CR 311 (I-75 Frontage Road) - Replace bridge over Jumper Creek (FM No ). Bids are to be received in September. The estimated cost is $1 million. 2. SR 50 - Resurface 4.2 miles from the Hernando County line to SR 471 (FM No ). Bids are to be received in October. The estimated cost is $2.3 million. 3. SR 50 - Remove bridge over abandoned railroad west of Mascotte (FM No ). Bids are to be received in October. The estimated cost is $2.6 million. 4

75 August 2, 2011 Other Projects Pending 1. I-75 Six-laning along the 21.5 miles from the Hernando County line to Florida s Turnpike (FM No ). Design is in progress, with right of way acquisition funded through FY 13/14 (FM No /3). 2. I-75 - Resurface 14.4 miles from the Hernando County line to the Panasofkee Creek Bridge (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 12/13. The estimated cost is $16 million. 3. US 441/27 - A study has been conducted to determine the expansion needs along the 12.1 miles from Griffin Road in Lake County to CR 42 in Marion County (FM No /2/3). Design in Sumter and Marion Counties is funded in FY 12/13 (FM No ). 4. SR 48 - Widening to four lanes along the 1.6 miles from I-75 to Main Street (CR 475) (FM No ). Right of way is to be purchased in FY 11/12. Bids are to be received in FY 15/16. The estimated cost is $20 million. 5. SR 48 - Construct westbound right turn lane at CR 475 intersection (FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 12/13. The estimated cost is $200, SR 48 - Resurface 1.9 miles from east of I-75 to west of SR 35 (Noble Avenue)(FM No ). Bids are to be received in FY 12/13. The estimated cost is $1.2 million. 7. US 301/SR 44 Intersection - Construct north and southbound turn lanes (FM No ). This is a privately funded project. Bids are to be received in FY 13/14. The estimated cost if $130, US An environmental study into the possible widening from two to four lanes along the 15.5 miles from CR 48 to SR 44 is planned for FY 13/14 (FM No /3). 9. CR A $2.8 million grant to Sumter County in FY 11/12 is to pay for resurfacing along the 13 miles from CR 48 to SR 50 (FM No ). 10. CR 466W - A $1.6 million grant to Sumter County in FY 11/12 is to pay for resurfacing along the 3.5 miles from CR 209 to CR 475 (FM No ). 11. CR A $1.6 million grant to Sumter County in FY 14/15 is to pay for resurfacing along the 4.5 miles from US 301 to just east of CR 475 (FM No ). 12. CR 466/US 301 Intersection - Construct north and southbound turn lanes (FM No ). This is a privately funded project. Bids are to be received in FY 13/14. The estimated cost is $180, CR A $2 million grant to Sumter County in FY 14/15 will pay for construction of paved shoulders and resurfacing along the 3.7 miles from CR 470 to CR 542, including replacement of the timber column bridge at Juniper Creek with concrete box 5

76 Lake~Sumter MPO for August 24, 2011 Prepared by Lake County Public Transportation Division 1300 Duncan Drive, Building E Tavares, Florida Phone: Website: ridelakexpress.com

77 LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MPO REPORT FY 10/11 Paratransit Lake County Connection ridership for the month of May was 14,304 trips. Lake County Connection ridership for the month of June was 13,534 trips. On July 18 th and July 19 th staff met with Route Match regarding the ITS program that will be installed into the transportation vehicles. Our operator MV Transportation, Inc. provided transportation training to the Lake County Health Department in Umatilla on July 28 th. As part of the public transportation outreach program, staff met with the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club and provided them with important information about the Lake County Public Transportation program on August 4 th. Staff attended the 19 th Annual Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Conference held in Daytona on August 9 th through August 11 th. 2

78 LakeXpress LakeXpress ridership for the month of June was 23,264 trips. Staff participated in the Federal Transit Administration Discretionary Opportunities Grant online training on July 8 th. Staff attended the Florida Department of Transportation Task Force Meeting in DeLand on July 15 th. The Federal Transit Administration conducted their ARRA site visit on July 25 th. Staff attended the Quarterly Ridership Task Force Meeting at the Florida Department of Transportation Orlando Urban Office on August 15 th. The Federal Transit Administration conducted their Triennial Review of the Lake County Public Transportation Division on August 18 th and August 19 th. 3

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82 SUMTER COUNTY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MONTHLY REPORT PERIOD COVERED: JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL % ONE-WAY PASSENGER TRIPS SCT/DASH/LIFESTREAM TRIPS 3,123 3, % DEMAND (ASAP) % SCYC + other special trips % SERVICE ROUTES % ESCORTS N/S % ESCORTS M/C % MFCS CONTRACT SERVICE % SCARC CONTRACT SERVICE 2,303 2, % TOTAL 7, , % MEDICAID W/ ESCORTS % CTD SPONSORED W/ ESCORTS 2,101 2, % PUBLIC W/ ESCORTS 1,471 1, % MFCS CONTRACT TRIPS % SCARC CONTRACT SERVICE 2,303 2, % TOTAL 7, , % PASSENGER TYPES ELDERLY 1,037 1, % CHILDREN % DISABLED 3,091 3, % LOW-INCOME 1,829 1, % OTHER (Fall Fest,)(DART) % TOTAL 7, , % TRIP PURPOSE MEDICAL 1,927 1, % EMPLOYMENT 1,669 1, % EDUCATION/TRAINING 1,354 1, % SHOPPING % NUTRITIONAL % OTHER (SCYC, Shuttle, SCT, Fall Fest) 1,181 1, % TOTAL 7, , % UNDUPLICATED CUSTOMERS UNMET TRIP REQUEST PASSENGER NO SHOWS NUMBER OF ROADCALLS 3 3 TOTAL VEH. MILES 53,648 53,648 TOTAL VEH. MILES SCARC 9,625 9,625 NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS - NUMBER OF VEHICLES 36 - revised 8/17/2011 3:53 PM

83 ONE-WAY PASSENGER TRIPS SUMTER COUNTY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 2010/2011 CTD YEAR FINAL REPORT JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE 2010/2011 TOTAL % 2010/2011 TOTAL YEAR OVER YEAR COMPARISON SCT/DASH/LIFESTREAM TRIPS 3,331 3,413 3,432 3,638 3,116 2,949 3,881 3,237 3,654 3,311 3,335 3,372 40, % 40,669 35,476 5,193 DEMAND (ASAP) % (223) SCYC + other special trips 1,409 1,488 1,599 1,657 1,308 1,304 1,232 1,561 1,467 1,645 1, , % 17,020 15,776 1,244 SERVICE ROUTES , % 4,971 5,140 (169) ESCORTS N/S , % 2,863 2,891 (28) ESCORTS M/C , % 1,106 1,113 (7) MFCS CONTRACT SERVICE , % 6,499 5, SCARC CONTRACT SERVICE 2,461 2,548 2,034 2,351 1,933 1,986 2,019 2,096 2,500 1,683 2,184 2,258 26, % 26,053 29,148 (3,095) TOTAL 8,433 8,683 8,250 8,892 7,661 7,469 8,437 8,221 9,238 7,968 8,529 7,723 99, % 99,504 95,980 3, /2010 TOTALS YEAR VS YEAR MEDICAID W/ ESCORTS , % 10,399 8,760 1,639 CTD SPONSORED W/ ESCORTS 2,245 2,222 2,251 2,313 2,085 2,015 2,449 2,295 2,489 2,213 2,282 2,249 27, % 27,108 27,186 (78) PUBLIC W/ ESCORTS 2,400 2,456 2,542 2,824 2,192 2,057 2,469 2,428 2,628 2,747 2,709 1,993 29, % 29,445 24,996 4,449 MFCS CONTRACT TRIPS , % 6,499 5, SCARC CONTRACT SERVICE 2,461 2,548 2,034 2,351 1,933 1,986 2,019 2,096 2,500 1,683 2,184 2,258 26, % 26,053 29,148 (3,095) TOTAL 8,433 8,683 8,250 8,892 7,661 7,469 8,437 8,221 9,238 7,968 8,529 7,723 99, % 99,504 95,980 3,524 PASSENGER TYPES ELDERLY 1,523 1,545 1,384 1,455 1,438 1, ,351 1,526 1,262 1,261 1,179 16, % 16,008 17,276 (1,268) CHILDREN 1,607 1,634 1,797 1,955 1,424 1,468 2,129 1,782 1,797 1,919 1,972 1,161 20, % 20,645 18,063 2,582 DISABLED 3,209 3,342 2,773 3,141 2,781 2,662 2,914 2,956 3,433 2,571 3,037 3,239 36, % 36,058 37,567 (1,509) LOW-INCOME 1,730 1,837 1,936 1,816 1,701 1,658 1,820 1,819 2,127 1,754 1,915 1,848 21, % 21,961 21, OTHER (Fall Fest,)(DART) , % 4,832 1,613 3,219 TOTAL 8,433 8,683 8,250 8,892 7,661 7,469 8,437 8,221 9,238 7,968 8,529 7,723 99, % 99,504 95,980 3,524 TRIP PURPOSE MEDICAL 2,034 2,134 2,079 2,103 1,990 1,940 2,281 2,025 2,374 2,036 2,121 2,068 25, % 25,185 22,767 2,418 EMPLOYMENT 1,697 1,744 1,472 1,505 1,201 1,058 1,140 1,176 1,362 1,109 1,316 1,556 16, % 16,336 16,775 (439) EDUCATION/TRAINING 1,387 1,510 1,250 1,576 2,669 1,383 1,942 1,527 1,688 1,252 1,523 1,657 19, % 19,364 20,272 (908) SHOPPING , % 4,152 4,858 (706) NUTRITIONAL , , % 10,387 9, OTHER (SCYC, Shuttle, SCT, Fall Fest) 2,083 2,068 2,317 2, ,755 1,829 2,208 2,337 2,546 2,488 1,431 24, % 24,080 21,346 2,734 TOTAL 8,433 8,683 8,250 8,892 7,661 7,469 8,437 8,221 9,238 7,968 8,529 7,723 99, % 99,504 95,980 3,524 UNDUPLICATED CUSTOMERS , ,221 7,221 6,220 1,001 UNMET TRIP REQUEST ,964 1,964 1, PASSENGER NO SHOWS NUMBER OF ROADCALLS (13) TOTAL VEH. MILES 56,446 56,138 59,540 58,539 55,944 54,138 58,857 56,684 65,439 59,562 56,978 60, , , ,891 58,989 TOTAL VEH. MILES SCARC 10,989 10,650 9,188 11,881 9,587 8,520 9,561 9,710 11,017 7,619 9,805 9, , , ,207 (2,918) NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS (1) NUMBER OF VEHICLES /17/2011 3:52 PM

84 Division of Community Services 229 E. Anderson Avenue Bushnell, FL Phone (352) FAX: (352) SunCom: Memo To: Deb Barsell, Director, Community Services Division From: David Levesque, Transit Manager Date: July 26, 2011 RE: Monthly Transit Report Stats: Total trips provided for the month of June 2011 were 7,723. This includes SCARC 2258; Shuttle 616; SCYC 695; MFCS 457 Results from the recently completed CTD year of July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 show an overall increase in trips completed by SCT drivers of 5,193 or 14.63%. The entire County Coordinated Transportation System showed an increase of 3,524 or 3.67% in completed trips. The overall numbers were tempered by a decrease of 3,095 or 11.87% in trips done by SCARC. Transit driver Tonya Mullan has been invited to the annual Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Conference in Daytona Beach in August. She was nominated by her department manager for the award of Driver of the Year for the State of Florida. The winner will be announced at the awards dinner on the evening of Wednesday August 10 th. Dave Levesque attended the annual Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Expo and Conference in Indianapolis in June. The purpose of this was to sit for the CCTM examination that is given each year at this event. CCTM (Certified Community Transportation Manager) is recognized as the highest level of certification achievable by the CTAA. ***UPDATE- Mr. Levesque was informed of his successful completion of the exam with a passing grade in all five categories and has been awarded the CCTM certification.*** Transit Department privatization is moving forward with Ride Right LLC out of Missouri. The final contract vote took place at the BOCC meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 which was held at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center. The vote was 4-0 in favor and the contract was signed. Ride Right representatives have been working closely with Transit and Community Services Division staff to ensure a smooth transition of daily operations. Ride Right will officially assume daily operations on October 1, On Thursday July 21 st SCT transported two bus loads of children to the Glades Herp Farm in Bushnell. The Glades Herp Farm is the home of the Discovery Networks television show Swamp Brothers. Upon arrival the Discovery Network s director asked if the SCT vehicles could be filmed. After gaining the proper permissions, the two vehicles were filmed driving down the dusty entrance road and entering through the gates of the compound. Cameramen enter the buses and filmed from the rear as the Herp Farm tour guide explained to the children what they would see. The date of airing of this episode is not yet known but it will be in the new season that starts in September.