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1 Mike Nelson Chair George Nepereny Vice Chair P.O. Box Pensacola, FL Street Address: 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A P: F: Bay County Office: 651 West 14 th Street Suite E, Panama City, FL P: F: The Bay County Transportation Planning Organization has the following meetings scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Bay County Government Center Commission Chambers. Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) 11:00 am Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) 1:30 pm Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Meeting 3:30 pm CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE: Councilman Pollock INVOCATION: Mayor Oberst PUBLIC FORUM (Only for matters pertaining to this agenda) A B C D E F G H CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of October 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes Consideration of Resolution BAY to Adopt the 2011 Bay County TPO Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan ACTION ITEMS Consideration of Resolution BAY to Amend the FY Bay County TPO Transportation Improvement Program to Add # SR 30 (US98) Rail Safety Project-Crossing #002736W Located in Millville and to Add # SR 30 (US 98) 15 th Street Resurfacing from West of CR2343 Jenks Avenue to SR389 East Avenue (PUBLIC HEARING AND ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution BAY to Amend the 2035 Bay County Long Range Transportation Cost Feasible Plan to Fully Fund Design of SR 390 six-laning from Jenks Avenue to SR 77; fully Fund PD&E and partially fund Design of US 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) six-laning from Mandy Lane to Thomas Drive; fully fund PD&E, Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction of the US 98 Overpass at Tyndal Air Force Base; and fully fund Design and Construction of Jenks Avenue four-laning from 23 rd Street to Baldwin Road (PUBLIC HEARING AND ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) Consideration of Resolution BAY to Amend the Bay County TPO Bylaws Relating to Members Terms of Office Consideration of Appointment of a TPO Member and Alternate to Serve on the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) for Calendar Year 2012 Consideration of Appointment of a Bay County TPO Member to Attend the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council Institute (MPOAC) Workshop for Elected Officials Consideration of Resolution BAY to Authorize Staff to Apply for Public Transportation Grants through December 2012 Staff to TPO planning for the future transportation needs of Bay County and its municipalities

2 January 25, 2012 Bay County TPO Agenda Page 2 PRESENTATIONS I J K L M N FDOT Update on the Hathaway Bridge Repair Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority (NFTCA) Master Plan Update Distribution and Review of the Draft Regional Freight Network Plan Freight Corridor Screenings General Planning Consultant (GPC) Selection Process Update Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Bus Stop Assessment Plan (BSAP) Phase I INFORMATION PACKET PUBLIC FORUM (Any comments regardless of TPO subject) OLD / NEW BUSINESS O P Update on the Bay County Public Transportation Facility Project Status Update ADJOURNMENT TCC ITEMS Q Approval of October 26, 2011 TCC Meeting Minutes CAC ITEMS R Approval of October 26, 2011 CAC Meeting Minutes Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or family status. The TPO will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and for languages other than English (free of charge). Please notify Ms. Rhonda Grice of access or language requirements at , ext 214 or for TTY-Florida at least 3 business days in advance. La participación ciudadana es solicitado sin discriminación de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, religión, discapacidad o situación familiar. El TPO implementará las instalaciones necesarias para el acceso a esta reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad y de idiomas distintos del inglés (gratuito). Por favor notifique a la Sra. Rhonda Grice de acceso o requisitos lingüísticos en , ext 214 o TTY para de Florida por lo menos 3 días hábiles de antelación.

3 BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TPO) OCTOBER 26, 2011 MEETING MINUTES West Florida Regional Planning Council (Designated staff) Bay County Government Center 840 West 11 th Street Panama City, Florida Members attending: Commissioner Mike Nelson, Chair Councilman George Nepereny, Vice Chair Mayor Greg Brudnicki Commissioner William T. Dozier Commissioner Rodney Friend Mayor Water T. Kelley Mayor Ken Meer Commissioner Mike Nichols Mayor Gayle Oberst Councilman Robert Pollock Others attending: Regina Battles Tommy Barfield Jason Peters Dustin Castells Phillip Gainer Harvey Brewton Kathy Rudd Scott Walters Ed Chadwell Olen Pettis Tina Hagans Myra Suggs Cheryl McCall Bryant Paulk John Skaggs Gene Keen Jeanie Meeks Mark Meeks Larry Kelley Lynn Cherry Jay Granberg Felicia Kitemiller Jennifer Bowes Neil Fravel Pam Dorwarth Keith Bryant John Alaghemand Ben Faust Richard Wohmade Janet Walker Richard Walker Terry Joseph Jessica Paul Mary Robinson Bob Baronti Amy Brown Bay County City of Parker City of Panama City Bay County City of Lynn Haven City of Lynn Haven City of Callaway City of Panama City City of Panama City Beach City of Mexico Beach FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT FDOT Naval Support Activity Bay Town Trolley Bay Town Trolley Bay Town Trolley Atkins Carpe Diem Community Solutions WMBB News Herald Bay County City of Panama City ADA Liaison / CAC Member Bay County Panama City Beach DRMP Citizen Citizen Citizen WFRPC WFRPC TPO staff TPO staff TPO staff BAY TPO MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1

4 CALL TO ORDER Chair Nelson called the meeting to order. He began the meeting with the pledge, led by Councilman Nepereny, and the invocation, led by Mayor Kelley. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Nelson requested that those that wish to speak about the changes to Bay Town Trolley Route 1 do so during the Public Hearing for that item. He called for any other speakers for matters pertaining to the agenda. There were none. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Dozier moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Meer and unanimously approved. CONSENT ITEMS FOR PULLED FOR DISCUSSION There were none. ACTION ITEMS B. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Accept the FY FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program Ms. Regina Battles, FDOT, presented an in-depth presentation regarding the Five-Year Work Program in Bay County. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. Ms. Battles commented that during two recent Revenue Estimating Conferences they learned that there would be a $1.2 billion negative impact statewide. She continued that they would have further information on what this would mean for District 3 projects in November. Mayor Kelley commented that the unused tracks on Mosley Drive and SR 77 are a safety concern as vehicles will stop and hold up traffic at the unused railroad crossings. Mr. Ed Chadwell, FDOT, confirmed that all school buses are required by law to stop at railroad tracks, whether they are still in use or not. He continued that the unused tracks on Mosley Drive belong to the United States Air Force; the unused tracks on SR 77 are already planned for removal during a resurfacing project. There was general discussion. Chair Nelson requested FDOT assistance in working with the United States Air Force to remove the unused tracks on Mosley Drive. Commissioner Dozier moved to authorize the TPO Chair to sign Resolution BAY The motion was seconded by Mayor Kelley and was unanimously approved. C. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Change Bay Town Trolley Route 1 Ms. Mary Robinson presented this item. She reviewed the existing route, the route recommended by the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and alternative route 1. Ms. Robinson clarified that staff is not recommending alternative route 1 because the trolley would have difficulty staying on time and would encounter a dangerous intersection; also, in order to stay on time the southern leg of the route would have to be shortened to the Panama City Mall. Commissioner Friend stated that he, along with Mayor Kelley, is concerned about the safety of the trolley on SR 77, adding that he has another alternative route to propose for the loop in Lynn Haven: left on 14 th Street / SR 390, right on Florida Avenue, right on 9 th Street, right on Pennsylvania Avenue, right on 11 th Street. Mayor Kelley commented that he would support that recommendation, however, rather than turning left on 11 th Street to continue down Pennsylvania Avenue until 12 th Street or 14 th Street / SR 390 so that you have a signalized intersection in order to safely get back onto SR 77. BAY TPO MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2

5 Chair Nelson opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Richard Wohmade, resident on Pennsylvania Avenue in Lynn Haven, stated that Pennsylvania Avenue was never intended to accommodate commercial vehicles, adding that trolleys are 9 wide and trying to travel down a 10 wide lane. Mr. Wohmade stated that every driveway is a potentially dangerous intersection with vehicles backing up into the roadway or with children playing nearby, adding that SR 77 would not encounter these same issues. Mr. Wohmade expressed strong concerns regarding the safety for youth groups at the church located on Pennsylvania Avenue as well as other children located in the residential area. He stated that a trolley ran off the road on Pennsylvania Avenue and destroyed a mailbox; this could easily have been a child / pedestrian or on a section of roadway with 4 ditches. He urged the board to consider placing the trolley route back onto SR 77, stressing that the residential areas would need roads with curbs and sidewalks to make it a safer environment for children and pedestrians. Mr. Wohmade commented that there was not a valid reason to move the trolley off of SR 77 to begin with other than impeding traffic, which is an expected consequence of public transit. He asked the board to put politics aside and vote with their conscience and what they feel is safe for the citizens of Lynn Haven. Ms. Janet Walker, resident on Michigan Avenue in Lynn Haven, expressed concerns regarding the safety of Route 1 in Lynn Haven. An additional handout was provided with road measurements on Pennsylvania Avenue and Florida Avenue. She expressed concerns regarding the width of the residential streets that the trolley must travel, particularly Pennsylvania Avenue where most of the roadway is approximately 19 wide with certain areas reaching 20 and 23 wide. Ms. Walker provided a photograph of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 14 th Street / 390, expressing concerns about how close her small vehicle is to the trolley bench; larger or commercial vehicles would provide an even bigger safety issue. Ms. Walker urged the board to consider placing the trolley back on SR 77, with a detour starting at 10 th Street in order to provide trolley service to the Senior Center located on 9 th Street; she asked the board to consider the safety of the citizens of Lynn Haven when making their decision. Mr. Richard Walker, resident on Michigan Avenue in Lynn Haven, commented that he had much difficulty when trying to find out about the TPO meeting today; the Pensacola office had no knowledge of the meeting. He continued that the residents of Lynn Haven do not receive any information from the TPO, adding that these proposed route changes were not brought before the Lynn Haven City Commission meetings; he continued that they try to follow what is going on in their community. Mr. Walker stated that SR 77 is a state-approved, safe roadway; however, one elected official deemed it unsafe and moved it onto residential streets. He continued that the Florida Department of Transportation considered part of the route unsafe and closed that section of the roadway. Mr. Walker commented that staff, the advisory committees, and citizens of Lynn Haven recognize the issue of Route 1; the citizens have brought extensive proposals for change and help to the Lynn Haven City Commission in order to correct this problem, which were not forwarded to the TPO. He encouraged the board to consider staff s recommendation. Chair Nelson closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Kelley expressed his belief that the trolleys belong in the residential areas where they can better service the people and not on SR 77 where they create an unsafe place for traffic; he reiterated his support for Commissioner Friend s alternative recommendation as long as the route continues down Pennsylvania Avenue and continues its loop on 14 th Street / SR 390. He also added that at the Lynn Haven City Commission meeting he announced the upcoming TPO meeting. Mayor Brudnicki requested, in reference to a photo provided by Ms. Janet Walker, that regardless of the outcome today the trolley bench on Pennsylvania Avenue at the intersection 14 th Street / SR 390 be moved back away from the roadway by at least three feet; other members of the board concurred. Commissioner Nichols inquired about the southern leg of the route, as recommended by the TCC and CAC, no longer going to Panama City City Hall and the reason for that recommendation. Ms. Robinson responded that the primary reason for the recommendation was to try and keep the route on time. Mr. Gene Keen, Bay Town Trolley, further clarified that Route 2 will still go to Panama City City Hall and that there would be a connection or transfer point between Routes 1 and 2. Mr. Keen confirmed the southern loop as recommended by the TCC / BAY TPO MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3

6 CAC: left on 4 th Street, left on 6 th Street / Business 98, then right onto SR 77; the route would start at Panama City Mall, continue northbound as approved by the TPO, then follow the southbound leg as recommended by the TCC / CAC. He added that a stop located at the intersection of Bonita Avenue that would provide a transfer point between Routes 1 and 2, allowing Route 1 riders to reach Panama City City Hall. Commissioner Dozier commented that the TCC and CAC are recommending the trolley stay on SR 77, people from the community have stepped forward and are also recommending the trolley stay on SR 77. He continued that he originally hoped to eliminate stops along the northern leg of this route in order to address some of the safety concerns, however, after seeing the boarding / alighting numbers this does not seem plausible. Commissioner Friend inquired about the stop at the Lynn Haven Wal-Mart and whether it would be utilized regardless of the changes to the route. Mr. Gene Keen responded that they currently do not have the time to pull into Wal-Mart; however, with the proposed route recommended by the TCC and CAC they would be able to start utilizing the Wal-Mart stop as well as eliminate two unsafe stops located on the opposite side of the roadway. Mayor Oberst expressed concerns that the City of Lynn Haven is recommending one route while the TCC and CAC are recommending a completely different route. Mayor Kelley commented that municipalities should be able to provide input and their own recommendations to proposed route changes in their area prior to it being brought before the TPO. Chair Nelson inquired about the southern leg of Route 1 and whether or not the board would like to vote on the northern leg and southern leg separately. Commissioner Nichols and Mayor Brudnicki, City of Panama City, confirmed that they were okay with moving forward on the southern leg of the route as recommended by the TCC and CAC. Commissioner Friend amended his alternative route recommendation to the Lynn Haven loop to: left on 14 th Street / SR 390, right on Florida Avenue, right on 9 th Street, right on Pennsylvania Avenue, right on 14 th Street / SR 390. Commissioner Friend moved to authorize the TPO Chair to sign Resolution BAY 11-23, with the amended recommendation as provided by Commissioner Friend on the northern leg of the route and with the recommendation as provided by the TCC / CAC for the southern leg of the route. The motion was seconded by Mayor Kelley. Chair Nelson called for further discussion. Commissioner Dozier agreed that having a trolley on a major city street is inconvenient and slows down traffic; however SR 77 was designed for commercial use whereas the residential side streets were not. He commented on the importance of obtaining designated pull offs that would allow the trolley to get out of traffic, which would address many of the safety concerns when picking up and dropping off riders. Commissioner Dozier strongly suggested the board consider approving Route 1 as recommended by the TCC and CAC. Chair Nelson called for a roll call vote. The motion passed 6-4. D. Consideration of 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan Amendment Requests Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. She stated that the Technical Coordinating Committee wanted to advise the TPO that SR 390 is a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facility; however, they have recommended using non-sis funds in an effort to move the project forward faster. There was general discussion. Commissioner Dozier moved to approve the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan amendment requests. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Friend and was unanimously approved. PRESENTATIONS E. Distribution and Review of the Draft Bay County TPO 2011 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan Mr. Bob Baronti reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. He requested the board to review the CMP plan and provide comments to Aries Little no later than November 14, F. Update on the Status of the New Public Transportation Facility for Bay Area Transportation and Bay Town Trolley BAY TPO MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4

7 Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. She stated that they should begin moving forward with Phase 2 by the end of the month and that it would take approximately one month to complete. G. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Presentation Ms. Jessica Paul, WFRPC, provided a brief presentation of the WFRPC s GIS website and interactive map capabilities. INFORMATION PACKET Mr. Bob Baronti acknowledged the information items. He announced that if it is the pleasure of the board the Chair has requested the December 7 th meeting be cancelled and rescheduled for January 25 th ; he added that currently there are only two items for the December meeting. There was general consensus from the board to move the meeting to January. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Nelson called for speakers. Ms. Pamela Dorwarth introduced herself as the official ADA Liaison for District 3. The board welcomed her. OTHER / NEW BUSINESS Chair Nelson called for other business. Mayor Kelley inquired about the safety concerns brought up by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) regarding u- turns at the intersection of US 98 and Powell Adams Drive near Pier Park. Mr. Harvey Brewton, FDOT, apologized, stating that he has been on annual leave and does not have an update for the board; he added that he would look into it. *** Mr. Baronti announced that Ms. Amy Brown, TPO staff, would no longer be employed with the West Florida Regional Planning Council as she enters into motherhood. The board thanked her for her hard work and wished her the best of luck. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED BY TPO: DATE: INITIALS: BAY TPO MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5

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9 RESOLUTION BAY A RESOLUTION OF THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADOPTING THE 2011 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS PLAN WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the organization designated by the Governor of Florida as being responsible, together with the State of Florida, for carrying out the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for the Bay County TPO Planning Area; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Congestion Management Process (CMP) is to rate the performance of transportation facilities and suggest low-cost and short-term strategies to alleviate congestion; and WHEREAS, the CMP is considered a fully operational management system; and WHEREAS, the CMP Plan must be endorsed annually by the TPO; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The 2011 Congestion Management Process Plan is hereby endorsed and adopted. Passed and duly adopted by the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization on this 25 th day of January BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY: Mike Nelson, Chairman ATTEST:

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11 RESOLUTION BAY A RESOLUTION OF THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the organization designated by the Governor of the State of Florida as being responsible, together with the State of Florida, for carrying out the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for the Bay County TPO Planning Area; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is adopted annually by the TPO and submitted to the Governor of the State of Florida, to the Federal Transit Administration, and through the State of Florida to the Federal Highway Administration; and WHEREAS, the TIP is periodically amended to maintain consistency with the Florida Department of Transportation Work Program; and WHEREAS, authorization for federal funding of projects within an urbanized area cannot be obtained unless the projects are included in the TPO s TIP; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The TPO amends the FY Transportation Improvement Programs to add # SR30 (US98) Rail Safety Project Crossing # W located in Millville and adding # SR30 (US98) 15 th Street Resurfacing from West of CR2343 Jenks Avenue to SR389 East Avenue. Passed and duly adopted by the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization on this 25 th day of January BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY: Mike Nelson, Chairman ATTEST:

12 FDOT Requests for Amendments SR 30 (US 98) Rail Safety Project Crossing # W R/R Crossing Phase Code 2011/ / / / /2016 TOTAL Fund Code 57 $152,141 $152,141 RHH $152,141 $0 $0 $0 $0 $152,141 Install New Gate and LED Lights; Located in Millville SR 30 (US 98) 15th Street Resurfacing from West of CR 2343 Jenks Avenue to SR 389 East Avenue Phase Code 2011/ / / / /2016 TOTAL Fund Code 31 $1,000 $45,267 $46,267 DIH 32 $452,673 $452,673 DDR 32 $200,000 $200,000 HSP 4B $62,911 $62,911 HSP 41 $68,959 $68,959 HSP 43 $318,050 $318,050 HSP 52 $1,662,820 $1,662,820 EB 52 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 HSP 57 $362,250 $362,250 DDR 61 $18,873 $18,873 DIH 61 $13,052 $13,052 HSP 62 $282,680 $282,680 EB 62 $171,948 $171,948 HSP $1,000 $697,940 $812,170 $3,299,373 $0 $4,810, Resurfacing Priority Group # 1, Panama City on 15th Street - Replace R/R Xings at Harrison and Sherman Avenues - Safety for sidewalk at SR 77 NE and SE Quad and W side of Harrison US 98 to US 231

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16 Attached are the following: Resolution Bay Letter from Panama City Beach Letter from Florida Department of Transportation Comments from the Public Workshops Included separately in Agenda Mail Out: Draft 2035 Cost Feasible Plan Amendment Map Draft 2035 Cost Feasible Plan Amendment Spreadsheet RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consideration to authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution BAY to Amend the 2035 Bay County Long Range Transportation Cost Feasible Plan to Fully Fund Design of SR 390 six-laning from Jenks to SR 77; Fully Fund PD&E and partially fund Design of US 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) six-laning from Mandy Lane to Thomas Drive; Fully Fund PD&E, Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction of the US 98 Overpass at Tyndall Air Force Base; and Fully Fund Design and Construction of Jenks Avenue four-laning from 23 rd Street to Baldwin Road. Please contact Mr. Gary Kramer at (850) or if additional information is needed.

17 RESOLUTION BAY A RESOLUTION OF THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AMENDING THE 2035 BAY COUNTY LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN COST FEASIBLE PLAN WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the organization designated by the Governor of Florida as being responsible, together with the States of Florida, for carrying out the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for the Bay County TPO Planning Area; and WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan is developed pursuant to Part 23 Section , Code of Federal Regulations and Section (6), Florida Statutes and is the transportation plan that contains needed and financially feasible projects for at least a 20 year planning horizon; and WHEREAS, the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan was adopted on July 27, 2011; and WHEREAS, the 2035 Cost Feasible Plan amendment includes the committed projects in the 2013 Existing Plus Committed Network, the capacity projects in the Transportation Improvement Program, and the Cost Feasible projects identified from ; and WHEREAS, four public workshops for adding four Fully Funded or partially funded projects, (1) SR 390 six-laning from Jenks to SR 77; (2) US 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) six-laning from Mandy Lane to Thomas Drive; (3) US 98 Overpass at Tyndall Air Force Base; and (4) four-laning of Jenks Avenue from 23 rd Street to Baldwin Road were held on November 10, 2011; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The Bay County TPO amends the 2035 Bay County Long Range Transportation Cost Feasible Plan to Fully Fund or partially fund four additional projects, (1) SR 390 six-laning from Jenks Avenue to SR 77; (2) US 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) six-laning from Mandy Lane to Thomas Drive; (3) US 98 Overpass at Tyndall Air Force Base; and (4) four-laning of Jenks Avenue from 23 rd Street to Baldwin Road. Passed and duly adopted by the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization on this 25 TH day of January BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY: Mike Nelson, Chairman ATTEST:

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20 COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC WORKSHOPS 1. What are the three phases of SR 390? The three phases of SR 390 in the 2035 Bay County Cost Feasible Plan Amendment are: (1) 23 rd Street to Airport Road (Design funded in TIP in 2011/12); (2) Baldwin Road to Jenks Avenue (Design funded in TIP in 2012/13); and (3) Jenks to SR 77 (Design funded in with non- Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) funds). 2. Put money towards the Gulf Coast Parkway instead of US 98 overpass at Tyndall Air Force Base. Gulf Coast Parkway already has Project Development and Environmental phase funded which is underway. The Design, Right-of- Way, and Construction phases for the US 98 overpass at Tyndall Air Force Base are proposed to be funded by the Department of Defense dollars. The Department of Defense dollars cannot be used to fund similar phases for the Gulf Coast Parkway.

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22 RESOLUTION BAY A RESOLUTION OF THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AMENDING THE BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO CLARIFY TPO MEMBERS TERM LIMITS WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Bay County Urbanized Area and has been designated as the local agency responsible for carrying out the provisions of Part 23, Section , Code of Federal Regulations and Chapter (2) and (3), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Bay County TPO sets forth the powers, privileges and authority of the TPO under Federal and State Regulations; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Bay County TPO prescribes the operating rules and procedures of the TPO in compliance with the Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Bay TPO; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Bay County TPO contains the requirements for TPO meeting agendas and voting requirements consistent with Section Florida Statutes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The TPO amends Sections 1.03 (2) of the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Bay County TPO to clarify member term limits: A TPO Voting Member s term of office shall be held for the duration of their elected office. The membership of a member who is a public official automatically terminates upon said official leaving the elective or appointive office for any reason, or may be terminated by a majority vote of the total membership of the governmental entity represented by the member. A vacancy shall be filled by the original appointing entity. Passed and duly adopted by the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization on this 25 th day of January, BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY: Mike Nelson, Chairman ATTEST:

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26 Bay County TPO Meeting Enclosure Date: January 25, 2012 Approved for Submittal to TPO: ENCLOSURE H SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution BAY to Authorize Staff to Apply for Public Transportation Grants through December 2012 ORIGIN OF SUBJECT: TPO Staff LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED: None BACKGROUND: Federal Transit Administration and Florida Department of Transportation funds are used in support of local public transportation services provided by Bay Area Transportation and Bay Town Trolley. Funds are also used for capital purchases and operating expenses. Staff is requesting that the Bay TPO grant the Executive Director of the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) or her designee be authorized to execute and file applications for Federal and State assistance on behalf of Bay County TPO. This authority was first granted to staff by the TPO last year for the same time period. Staff is making this recommendation to the TPO due to the large number of grant applications filed throughout the year. This annual approval process will be valid if approved from the date of this Resolution through December Attached is the following item: Resolution BAY Authorize Staff to Apply for Public Transportation Grants through December RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consideration of Resolution BAY to authorize TPO Staff to Apply for Public Transportation Grants through December Contact Rob Mahan, TPO Staff, at (800) , Ext 216 or rob.mahan@wfrpc.org if additional information is needed.

27 RESOLUTION BAY A RESOLUTION OF THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2012 WHEREAS, the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the organization designated by the Governor of the State of Florida as being responsible, together with the State of Florida, for carrying out the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for the Bay County TPO Planning Area; and WHEREAS, the TPO is the direct recipient of State and Federal grant funds for Public Transportation in the Panama City urbanized area; and WHEREAS, State and Federal grants impose certain obligations upon the recipient, and may require matching local funds; and WHEREAS, the TPO provides annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT: The Executive Director of the West Florida Planning Council (WFRPC) or his or her designee is authorized to submit applications and execute public transportation grant agreements with FTA and FDOT on behalf of the TPO. 1. The Executive Director of the West Florida Planning Council (WFRPC) or his or her designee is authorized to file certifications and assurances or other required documents with the grant applications. Passed and duly adopted by the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization on this 25 th day of January BAY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION BY: Mike Nelson, Chairman ATTEST:

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72 BAY COUNTY TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC) OCTOBER 26, 2011 MEETING MINUTES West Florida Regional Planning Council (Designated staff) Bay County Government Center 840 West 11 th Street Panama City, Florida Members attending: John Alaghemand, Chair Jennifer Bowes, Vice Chair Keith Bryant Neil Fravel Gene Keen Charlie Lewis Wade Reynolds John Skaggs Wes Smith Others attending: Ben Faust Mary Robinson Jessica Paul Bob Baronti Amy Brown City of Panama City Beach Bay County Bay County City of Panama City Bay Town Trolley Panama City Port Authority City of Panama City Naval Support Activity Tyndall Air Force Base DRMP TPO staff TPO staff TPO staff TPO staff CALL TO ORDER Chair Alaghemand called the meeting to order. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Alaghemand called for speakers on matters pertaining to the agenda. There were none. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes Mr. Neil Fravel moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keith Bryant and unanimously approved. CONSENT ITEMS FOR PULLED FOR DISCUSSION There were none. ACTION ITEMS B. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Accept the FY FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program Mr. Bob Baronti provided a brief presentation regarding the FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. Mr. Keith Bryant moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chair to sign Resolution BAY The motion was seconded by Ms. Jennifer Bowes and was unanimously approved. C. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Change Bay Town Trolley Route 1 Ms. Mary Robinson presented this item. She reviewed the existing route, the route recommended by the BAY TCC MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1

73 Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and alternative route 1. Ms. Robinson clarified that staff is not recommending alternative route 1 because the trolley would have difficulty staying on time and would encounter a dangerous intersection; also, in order to stay on time the southern leg of the route would have to be shortened to the Panama City Mall. Mr. John Skaggs moved to reaffirm the route as recommended by the TCC at the September meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keith Bryant and was unanimously approved. D. Consideration of 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan Amendment Requests Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. There was general discussion. Mr. Keith Bryant moved to recommend the TPO approve the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan amendment requests. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil Fravel and was unanimously approved. Mr. Keith Bryant also requested the TPO be made aware that, although SR 390 is a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facility, they are recommending using non-sis funds in order to enhance opportunity for funding the project. PRESENTATIONS E. Distribution and Review of the Draft Bay County TPO 2011 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan Mr. Bob Baronti reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. He requested the board to review the CMP plan and provide comments to Aries Little no later than November 14, F. Update on the Status of the New Public Transportation Facility for Bay Area Transportation and Bay Town Trolley Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. She stated that they should begin moving forward with Phase 2 by the end of the month and that it would take approximately one month to complete. G. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Presentation Ms. Jessica Paul, WFRPC, provided a brief presentation of the WFRPC s GIS website and interactive map capabilities. INFORMATION PACKET Mr. Bob Baronti briefly reviewed the items presented in the information packet. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Alaghemand called for speakers. There were none. OTHER / NEW BUSINESS Chair Alaghemand called for other business. There was none. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED BY TCC: DATE: INITIALS: BAY TCC MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2

74 BAY COUNTY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) OCTOBER 26, 2011 MEETING MINUTES West Florida Regional Planning Council (Designated staff) Bay County Government Center 840 West 11 th Street Panama City, Florida Members attending: Guy York, Vice Chair Pamela Dorwarth Ann Ingram Marty Kirkland Leon Miller Patty Strohmenger Wes Swenson Others attending: Ben Faust John Alaghemand Mary Robinson Jessica Paul Bob Baronti Amy Brown Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen Bay County Citizen DRMP City of Panama City Beach TPO staff TPO staff TPO staff TPO staff CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair York called the meeting to order. He began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation, led by Mr. Leon Miller. PUBLIC FORUM Vice Chair York called for speakers on matters pertaining to the agenda. There were none. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes Ms. Patty Strohmenger moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wes Swenson and unanimously approved. CONSENT ITEMS FOR PULLED FOR DISCUSSION There were none. ACTION ITEMS B. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Accept the FY FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program Mr. Bob Baronti provided a brief presentation regarding the FDOT Tentative Five-Year Work Program. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. Vice Chair York requested that a copy of the PowerPoint presentation be ed to the board. There was general discussion. Ms. Marty Kirkland moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chair to sign Resolution BAY The motion was seconded by Mr. Leon Miller and was unanimously approved. BAY CAC MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1

75 C. Consideration of Resolution BAY to Change Bay Town Trolley Route 1 Ms. Mary Robinson presented this item. She reviewed the existing route, the route recommended by the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and alternative route 1. Ms. Robinson clarified that staff is not recommending alternative route 1 because the trolley would have difficulty staying on time and would encounter a dangerous intersection; also, in order to stay on time the southern leg of the route would have to be shortened to the Panama City Mall. There was general discussion regarding Ms. Elizabeth Anderson s, frequent Bay Town Trolley rider, concerns that were expressed at the September meeting and whether or not they were being addressed. Ms. Robinson responded that, unfortunately, there is no way to address every concern. She continued that though the route may not be as convenient for some riders there are transfer points to get them where they need to go. Ms. Robinson stressed that changes had to be made to keep the route on time. Ms. Marty Kirkland moved to reaffirm the route as recommended by the TCC/CAC at the September meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leon Miller and was unanimously approved. D. Consideration of 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan Amendment Requests Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. There was general discussion. Ms. Robinson stated that the TCC wanted it noted that although SR 390 is a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) facility, they are recommending using non-sis funds in order to enhance opportunity for funding the project. Mr. Leon Miller moved to recommend the TPO approve the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan amendment requests. The motion was seconded by Ms. Pamela Dorwarth and was unanimously approved. PRESENTATIONS E. Distribution and Review of the Draft Bay County TPO 2011 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan Mr. Bob Baronti reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. He requested the board to review the CMP plan and provide comments to Aries Little no later than November 14, F. Update on the Status of the New Public Transportation Facility for Bay Area Transportation and Bay Town Trolley Ms. Mary Robinson reviewed the information provided in the agenda enclosure. She stated that they should begin moving forward with Phase 2 by the end of the month and that it would take approximately one month to complete. There was general discussion. G. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Presentation Ms. Jessica Paul, WFRPC, provided a brief presentation of the WFRPC s GIS website and interactive map capabilities. INFORMATION PACKET Mr. Bob Baronti briefly reviewed the items presented in the information packet. He announced that the TPO may decide to cancel the December meeting and, if so, there would be a meeting added in January. PUBLIC FORUM Vice Chair York called for speakers. There were none. OTHER / NEW BUSINESS Vice Chair York asked for an update regarding no u-turns signs being placed at the intersection of US 98 and Powell BAY CAC MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2

76 Adams Drive, which was brought up as a safety concern at the September meeting. Mr. Bob Baronti responded that FDOT is still reviewing that request, adding that he would follow up by contacting FDOT. There was general discussion. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED BY CAC: DATE: INITIALS: BAY CAC MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3