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REGIONAL

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

BOARD MEETING 501 Union Street Sixth Floor Nashville Tennessee 37219-1705 Phone 615.862.8833 Fax 615.862.8840 www.rta-ride.org Cheatham Davidson Dickson Maury Robertson Rutherford Sumner Williamson Wilson

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:00 a.m.

1101 Kermit Drive, 1st Floor Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

1. Membership Roll Call – Erin Collier

2. Approval of March 19, 2008 Minutes

3. Public Comments

4. Committee Appointments – Mayor Scott Foster

5. Relax and Ride Services – Glenda Griggs / Diane Thorne

6. RTA Relax and Ride Fare Increase – Action Item – Diane Thorne

7. RTA Vanpool Service – Glenda Griggs

8. Jobs Access Reverse Commute Program Update – Sharon Simmons

9. Music City Star a) Ridership / Miscellaneous - Allyson Shumate b) Liability Insurance Renewal – Action Item -- Paul Ballard c) Martha Station Signage – Action Item -- Paul Ballard d) Renew Line of Credit – Action Item -- Paul Ballard e) Tip Amendment – Action Item -- Diane Thorne

10. Legislative Report – Diane Thorne

11. Executive Session – Todd Presnell / Sam Edwards

12. Report on Executive Session – Sam Edwards

13. Possible Action of Executive Session – Sam Edwards

14. Other Business

April 16, 2008 Board Agenda 1

http://www.rta-ride.org/

ITEM: 2

DATE: April 16, 2008

TO: RTA Board

FROM: Paul Ballard, RTA Secretary

SUBJECT: March 19, 2008 RTA Board Meeting Minutes

ACTION: Approval of the Meeting Minutes


BOARD MEETING Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m.

1101 Kermit Drive, First Floor Nashville, Tennessee

MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERSHIP PRESENT Scott Foster – Chairman Mayor, City of Hendersonville Rogers Anderson – Vice Chairman Mayor, Williamson County Paul Ballard – Secretary Governor Appointee Howard Bradley Mayor, Robertson County Tom Brashear Alternate, Wilson County Ernest Burgess Mayor, Rutherford County Angie Carrier Alternate, City of White House Jim Cotey Governor Appointee Betsy Crossley Alternate, City of Brentwood Eddie Davidson Alternate, Metro Nashville/Davidson County Roger Farley Governor Appointee Jo Ann Graves Mayor, City of Gallatin Rick Gregory Alternate, City of Goodlettsville Mike Moulton Alternate, Sumner County Bill Orange Mayor, Cheatham County Randy Robertson Alternate, City of Mt. Juliet John Schroer Mayor, City of Franklin Kenneth Wilber Mayor, City of Portland ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES: Terry Bebout TSG Tauna Blaisdell GNRC Patty Cavanah GNRC Felix Castrodad MPO Jerry Clift Trousdale County Erin Collier RTA Staff Sam Edwards GNRC Amanda Evilcizer GNRC Ron Fults GNRC Glenda Griggs RTA Staff Tanisha Hall GNRC Jovia King GNRC Jeff Pancirov GNRC Matt Meservy MPO


Sharon Simmons RTA Staff Allyson Shumate RTA Staff Diane Thorne RTA Staff Deborah Varallo Varallo Public Relations

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Scott Foster called the Board meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 1101 Kermit Drive, First Floor, Nashville, Tennessee.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Foster called for approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2008 Board meeting. Robertson County Mayor Howard Bradley made a motion to approve the minutes. Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Foster called for any comments from the public. There were no public comments.

INFORMATION ITEMS Item 4 was presented by Sam Edwards. The item was Legislative Update. Mr. Edwards stated that RTA’s tort liability bill is on the April 2 House Judiciary Committee agenda. Subject to the will of the House, the bill should then go to Calendar and Rules and on to the House floor. When the bill passes the House, it will be included on the Senate message calendar. The Senate will then be asked to substitute and conform with HB 1591. Mr. Edwards commented that the legislative members who supported the bill last year are still supportive. After the bill goes through the House, Mr. Edwards will meet with the Senate sponsors.

To bring new RTA Board members up to date on the issue, Mr. Edwards reviewed the background of the tort liability bill. The bill numbers are: Senate Bill 1183 and House Bill 1591.

Item 5 was presented by Allyson Shumate and Glenda Griggs. The item was Ridership Reports. Mrs. Shumate stated that the Music City Star average daily ridership for February was 623. The ridership is up 28% from this time last year. She reported that the Donelson shuttle average daily ridership is 20. Mrs. Shumate noted that the Board packet included a letter from one of the Donelson shuttle riders regarding how much he appreciates and enjoys the service. Mrs. Griggs reported that the ridership on the Hendersonville 35X continues to do well; February ridership was 1,759 compared to 1,412 at this time last year. She stated that the Murfreesboro 96X ridership was 5,842 in February 2008 as opposed to 4,151 February 2007. Item 6 was presented by Diane Thorne. The item was January Financial Reports. Mrs. Thorne stated that the Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 8. The reports will be presented at that time.


Item 7 was presented by Sam Edwards. The item was Executive Session. Chairman Foster dismissed everyone, except for Board members, the RTA Executive Director and Rail Project Manager, and GNRC Fiscal Officer, from the Board meeting. Item 8 was presented by Sam Edwards. The item was Report on Executive Session. Mr. Edwards, RTA legal counsel, stated that he answered questions from the Board members regarding the Colonial Pipeline lawsuit against the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Corporation. In brief summary, the Tennessee Supreme Court denied the application to hear the case. The lawsuit now goes back to the Chancery Court for a determination of award. There was no discussion between Board members, only questions to Mr. Edwards and answers from Mr. Edwards. Item 9 was presented by Sam Edwards. The item was Possible Action of Executive Session. No action resulted from the Executive Session. OTHER BUSINESS With there being no further business, Mayor Bradley made the motion to adjourn. Cheatham County Mayor Bill Orange seconded. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m. Respectfully, Paul J. Ballard Paul J. Ballard RTA Secretary


ITEM: 3


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Mayor Scott Foster

SUBJECT: Public Comment

ACTION: Receive Comments from the Public


ITEM: 4


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Mayor Scott Foster

SUBJECT: Committee Appointments

ACTION: Information Item


ITEM: 5


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Glenda Griggs / Diane Thorne

SUBJECT: Relax and Ride Services

BACKGROUND:

Ridership The RTA provides Relax and Ride bus services to Hendersonville and Murfreesboro. These routes have been very successful and the demand has increased by 100% since last year.

Ridership for Relax and Ride – March 2008 Proposed New Service in Gallatin The RTA is reviewing the opportunity to operate Relax and Ride service from Gallatin into Nashville.

Express Service from Gallatin/Hendersonville A.M. Service to Nashville

Garage Gallatin

Wal-Mart New Shackle Park & Ride

Downtown Shelter A

Vanderbilt Hospital

Garage

4:50 5:40 6:00 6:35 6:55 7:10

5:40 6:30 6:52 7:24 7:45 8:00

P.M. Service to Nashville

Garage Gallatin Wal-Mart

New Shackle Park & Ride

Downtown Shelter A

Vanderbilt Hospital

Garage

3:13 3:35 3:53 4:38 4:58 5:48

4:13 4:35 4:55 5:45 6:07 6:57


RTA/MTA Contract Issues: RTA contracts with MTA to provide Relax and Ride Service outside Davidson County. The contract sets the Relax and Ride fare at $2.50 per trip. The contract also states “the MTA shall honor and accept any valid passes established or authorized by the RTA such as but not limited to those issued by Vanderbilt.” MTA also has a contract with the State of Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Belmont to provide employees commute bus trips at no charge to the employee. MTA bills the State monthly for the actual trips taken by state employees at a discounted rate of $1.15 / trip which is approximately 94% of MTA’s full fare. MTA’s service area is Nashville/Davidson County. They also bill Vanderbilt and Belmont monthly in accordance with the terms of their contract. It was recently discovered by RTA staff and the RTA auditor that MTA has been reimbursing RTA in accordance with MTA’s contracts with the State, Vanderbilt, and Belmont, not in accordance with the RTA/MTA contract. RTA has billed MTA for the difference between the RTA/MTA contract amount and the amount actually reimbursed to RTA. Through January 2008, this amounts to over $56,000. RTA and MTA staff are working to resolve the issue. State Employees: Diane Thorne met on April 8 with the Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services. The State agreed to pay $2.70 per trip effective July 1, 2008, for state employees using the Relax and Ride services, thus enabling State employees to use the service at no cost to them.


ITEM: 6


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Diane Thorne

SUBJECT: Relax and Ride Services ACTION: Authorize the RTA Staff to Hold Public Hearing regarding Increase in Relax and

Ride Fares

BACKGROUND:

Relax and Ride Fares: The fare for RTA 96X Relax and Ride service has been set at $2.50 per trip since July 2006. The RTA/MTA contract hourly rate to provide service is based upon the average cost of fuel for the month. Fuel prices have escalated dramatically in the past year. RTA proposes to increase Relax and Ride fares from $2.50 per trip to $3.00 per trip effective July 1, 2008. A public hearing is required per the RTA fare policy prior to implementing any fare increases. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the RTA staff to hold a Public Hearing regarding the increase in Relax and Ride fares. .


ITEM: 7


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Glenda Griggs

SUBJECT: Vanpool Service

ACTION: Information Item

Ridership:

RTA Van Pool Monthly Ridership

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Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb-08

The grant for $500,000 to purchase vehicles for the vanpool program is being processed. The funds have been flexed from FHWA to FTA and the grant is nearing submission.


ITEM: 8


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Sharon Simmons

SUBJECT: Jobs Access Reverse Commute Program Update

BACKGROUND: The goal of the Job Access and Reverse Commute program (JARC) is to improve access to transportation services to employment and employment related activities for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals and to transport residents of urbanized areas and non-urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities. Toward this goal, the Federal Transit Administration provides financial assistance for transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the transportation needs of eligible low-income individuals, and of reverse commuters regardless of income. The program requires coordination of Federally-assisted programs and services in order to make the most efficient use of Federal resources. Since April of 2000, RTA’s JARC Program has been providing employment transportation services for low-income individuals and for persons with disabilities in RTA’s nine (9) county region. It has always been RTA’s mission to provide alternative transportation to commuters in Middle TN and our JARC program continues to uphold those standards by providing needed transportation to those individuals who need a little extra help. Below are the activities JARC is currently funding:

Contracted Fixed-Route Bus Services – The monthly average for the mid-day run is 437 riders. In August of 2005, RTA introduced a new bus run of the RTA #96X Nashville/Murfreesboro Relax & Ride to Nashville, TN, LaVergne, TN, Smyrna, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. This is an extension of RTA’s #96X Nashville/Murfreesboro Relax and Ride bus service. This is a much needed transportation alternative for commuters developed to provide more convenient bus time for commuter students at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). For the students at TRC, this service works as a training tool for persons with disabilities to focus on trip planning, time management and bus fare budgeting. Also, this bus run offers a much needed transportation alternative for the day commuters to MTSU. Non-traditional shift workers who reside in Rutherford County and work in Nashville/Davidson or who reside in Nashville/Davidson County and work in Rutherford County also benefit from this service. Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities and Youth are able to utilize the discount fare on this service.


Community-Service Agency Transit Voucher Support – JARC provides for an average of 1608 trips via transit vouchers per month. Agencies were introduced to this program through promotional information, job workshops and transit orientation meetings. RTA has developed strong partnerships with community service agencies who are facing tremendous challenges in transportation needs for their clients. In this partnership, RTA provides the financial support for the vouchers and the partner agency provides the administrative support for documentation and distributions of vouchers. RTA offers transit vouchers via local bus routes, RTA Relax and Ride bus service, commuter rail and taxi services. Donelson Area Employment Center Shuttle – Since the beginning of service, RTA provides a daily average of 18 rides. In October of 2007, RTA introduced commuters to this service transportation alternative to employment opportunities in the Donelson area. RTA has partnered with several major employers in the Donelson area to help get commuters to their employment locations. Our partners are as follows: Thomas Nelson, Kroger, Nashville School of the Blind, Bridgestone, TVA, and Willis. This public transportation alternative is safe, convenient, ADA compliant and low-cost for job-seekers and employees. The shuttle connects with the morning and afternoon scheduled trains of the RTA Music City Star Commuter service. JARC will also offer commuter benefits to the students of the TN School for the Blind located in this area.

Vehicle Purchase – A monthly average of 1848 trips are provided for clients using JARC commuter vans. JARC has started the process for the purchase of 5 new 12-passenger vans to add to its JARC fleet. Currently, JARC fleet consists of 7 vans that are being utilized by social service agencies. We have 1 15-passenger, 2 12-passenger and 4 lift-equipped vans. These vans are contracted out for use by agencies where and/or when there is no public transportation for their clients.

RECOMMENDATION: Information Only


ITEM: 9a


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Allyson Shumate

SUBJECT: Music City Star

ACTION: Information

Ridership:

Music City Star Average Daily Riders By Month

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Special Events: Music City Star has operated several events this year. March 25 was Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA) Day on the Hill. Transit agencies from all across Tennessee were at the State Legislature with booths set up and displays about public transportation. As a finale to the day, the TPTA members and the State Legislators rode the Music City Star 5:45 pm departure from Riverfront Station to Lebanon. This was a great opportunity for the legislators to see the operation. The Nashville Country Music Association Festival will be held from June 4th through 8th this year. This event has a significant impact on the Music City Star operations. The festival begins on Weds. June 4th; however, the load-in of equipment will begin as early as May 29th and 30th. This festival utilizes the entire station footprint and the train will be operating on the platform south of the Shelby Street Bridge. The portable mini-high will need to be used. The RTA plans to prepare the riders for this event with seat drops and other items to ease the stress of the event. The RTA has negotiated with CMA to provide a restroom trailer, water and canopy in exchange for the use of the station for the event. The Lebanon High School Field was April 8th. There were 447 total passengers which included 30 teachers and chaperones. They visited 15 different venues in the downtown area on this trip. Advertising: The Music City Star has received requests for political advertising. The RTA believes this is a good source of revenue and the political advertisements will be sold at the current rates as all other advertising. The RTA will draft an advertising policy for the Board to review and approve at the May meeting.


ITEM: 9b


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Paul Ballard

SUBJECT: Music City Star – Insurance

ACTION: Recommend the Liability Policy be Renewed with the Current Broker

Insurance: The Music City Star placed a Request for Proposal for Insurance Brokerage Services in June of 2005 for the marketing and placement of liability insurance for the operations of the Music City Star service. The procurement was handled by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. At the time of the procurement, only one firm that proposed had the experience the RTA was looking for in placing the insurance. A contract was awarded with Marsh for 3 years with the option to extend for 1- 3 year terms. The current contract expires August 31, 2008. Other brokerage firms have indicated an interest in competing for the business. There are two options that can be exercised: 1 – renew the insurance placement with the current contractor and then either re-compete the contract or extend the term for 3 years. 2 – re-compete the contract early and have the new firm place this years renewal. Option 2 would require requesting an extension of the current policy. Joint Committees recommendation: The joint committees recommend the RTA renew the policy with Marsh and extend the contract with Marsh for 1 year.


ITEM: 9c


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Paul Ballard

SUBJECT: Music City Star – Martha Station Signage

ACTION: Authorize Staff to Lease Billboard at Martha Station

Martha Station Signage: The RTA has been evaluating signage options at the Martha Station. Due to the impacts of the proposed HWY 109 construction project, the station has very limited visibility. Staff has researched the signage options available at the station. To have an on-premise, lighted sign, a capital investment of $25,000 would be required and the sign may not be movable when the station is relocated. The costs would increase if the sign was manufactured to be movable, and lease payments would be required by the property owner. Staff has researched billboards in the area. There is a billboard available on HWY 109 near the Dollar General. This is a 10’ x 32’ sign and will lease for $750.00 / month. Staff believes leasing this sign will be more cost effective than investing in a sign that may not be relocated when the permanent station is complete. Staff is also evaluating an on-premise, lighted sign within the railroad right-of-way that could be used in conjunction with the billboard. More wayfinding signs are needed on the road and more lighting has been requested by the commuters along the road to the Martha Station. Cost / Schedule Impact: The cost impact to advertise for one year on the billboard is estimated to be $9,000. Joint Committee Recommendation: The Joint Committees recommend the RTA Board authorize staff to lease the billboard pinpointing the Music City Star Martha Station.


ITEM: 9d


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Paul Ballard

SUBJECT: Music City Star – Line of Credit for Commuter Rail Operations

ACTION: Request the RTA Board Approve the Extension and Renewal of the Lines of Credit for the Operations and the Self Insured Retention Fund

BACKGROUND: Federal: The federal funds for Operating Assistance were programmed in the TIP. These are CMAQ funds which flow through TDOT to the MPO and RTA. The funds must be approved in the transportation appropriation bill, then a request to FLEX the funds from Federal Highway to Federal Transit must be made. After the funds are flexed, the grant application with FTA can then be submitted. In 2004 - the funds were appropriated in the budget. The process to flex funds was mailed in March 2004, the funds were available in the FTA grant in June 2005. Staff has discussed the proposal of FHWA to preclude the use of CMAQ funding for rail new starts with our FTA contact and was assured that the proposal, if adopted, will only apply to future projects, not ones already approved. State: The state offers operating assistance to all operating transit agencies. These funds are available through contracts with TDOT. The TDOT budget is effective July1, each year. The Tennessee Department of Finance shuts down during the month of July to close books. It takes a while for these contracts to be executed. This past year it took six months. The previous year, it only took about three months. Local: Staff is concerned that the revenues are not meeting expectations. Staff has been, and continues to, market the service as aggressively as possible given the funding available for the task, more funds are necessary. State and most federal funds are not permitted to be used for marketing, thus local funding must be identified. Lines of Credit: Bank of America has provided a Line of Credit (LOC) to the RTA to cover operating expenses until the federal, state and local funds are received. A term sheet has not been received from Bank of America for the LOC renewal. Based on the previous LOC, this is what is to be expected in terms

$3,000,000 LOC (the RTA needs to increase the LOC) Commitment Fee of 1.25% ($37,500) due on or before closing


Annual Interest rate of 63.456% of the 30 day LIBOR index plus 134 points (If the LIBOR is 5.31%, the interest rate to the RTA is 4.710%, as an example)

BUDGET IMPACT: The RTA will be required to renew the current Line of Credit based on cash flow needs. The amount of budget impact will not be fully known until the funds to pay back the line of credit are received. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the RTA Board approve extending the LOC for operations and Self Insured Retention Fund and to have the RTA Attorney review and revise the attached draft resolution.


** DRAFT ***

Resolution 2008-LOC A Resolution approving extending the Line of Credit for

The Music City Star Self Insured Retention Fund And the Revolving Line of Credit

WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Authority (“RTA”), was created by the Tennessee General Assembly in

1988 for the purpose of planning for and providing mass transit services in the Middle Tennessee Counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson; and

WHEREAS, on June 29, 2006, RTA executed a Revolving Promissory Note payable to Bank of America (“BOA”)

that evidenced a $2,000,000 line of credit with BOA (the “$2,000,000 Line of Credit”); and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, RTA executed a Revolving Promissory Note payable to BOA that evidenced a

$1,500,000 line of credit with BOA (the “$1,500,000 Line of Credit”); and WHEREAS, RTA desires to extend the $2,000,000 Line of Credit and agrees to amend the $2,000,000 Line of

Credit pursuant the terms and conditions of that proposed First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note; and WHEREAS, RTA desires to extend and amend the $1,500,000 Line of Credit and increase this Line of Credit to

$3,000,000 pursuant the terms and conditions of that proposed First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note; and

WHEREAS, RTA desires to authorize the execution and delivery of all documents, instruments, certificates and other papers requested by BOA in connection with either First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that RTA is authorized to obtain the $2,000,000 Line of Credit from BOA, including any and all extensions and renewals thereof, and RTA is authorized and directed to make and execute the First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note for the $2,000,000 Line of Credit upon the terms and conditions of such First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that RTA is authorized to obtain the $3,000,000 Line of Credit from BOA, including any and all extensions and renewals thereof, and RTA is authorized and directed to make and execute the extension of the Revolving Promissory Note for the $1,500,000 Line of Credit and increase this Revolving Promissory Note to $3,000,000 upon the terms and conditions of such First Amendment to Revolving Promissory Note; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the officer(s) of RTA are authorized to take any and all further action necessary and proper to carry out the intents and purposes of these resolutions; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that RTA ratifies and affirms any and all actions taken in the name of and on behalf of RTA prior to the adoption of these resolutions in connection with and in furtherance of the $3,000,000 Line of Credit and the $2,000,000 Line of Credit, including the execution and delivery of any documents in the name of and on behalf of RTA, and RTA accepts and adopts such actions as the valid and official acts of RTA and agrees to be bound by them. Approved as to form and Legality Approved: ____________________________ _______________________________ Sam H. Edwards Mayor Scott Foster, Chair Attest: ____________________________ Paul J. Ballard, Secretary


ITEM: 9e


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Diane Thorne

SUBJECT: TIP Amendment

ACTION: Request the RTA Board Authorize the Staff to prepare a TIP Amendment to request MPO STP funds to Capitalize Eligible Operating Expenses

BACKGROUND: The Nashville Area MPO has a limited amount of STP funding that can be used for capital items. The Music City Star has approximately $866,000 that can be capitalized. These funds could be used to help offset the foreseen deficit. The deficit this year is higher than projected in the Business Plans, Financial Plans and local government resolutions because in-kind contributions are not reducing expenses, higher than estimated expenses especially to escalating fuel prices and lower than estimated revenues. RECOMMENDATION: Request the RTA Board authorize Staff to prepare a TIP Amendment to request MPO-STP funds from to capitalize eligible operating expenses.


NASHVILLE AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

TIP PROJECT INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

County: Regional Sponsor Jurisdiction/Agency: RTA Route (Project Name): Music City Star East Corridor LRTP #: Project Description: Commuter Rail Service bringing workers to Nashville from Lebanon with three peak in-bound trips in the morning and three peak out bound trips in the evening. Termini/Location: Lebanon Station – Baddour Parkway and Downtown Nashville at Riverfront Station. Length: 31.4 miles Proposed Programming:

Fiscal Year Funding Source

Type of Work Total Federal State Local

2008 STP Capitalized Operating Expenses

Justification (Provide any necessary background information): The original financial plan and Business Plans had funding for the first three years of operations using Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. These funds were programmed for three years. Based on the expenses being higher than anticipated, the three years of funds were used in 1.5 years. There is a need to fund the next 1.5 years. CMAQ funds are all obligated, but there is an unobligated amount of STP funding which can be used on capital items. The RTA has estimated the amount of the operating expenses that can be capitalized based on the Federal Transit Administration circular C9030.1C.


ITEM: 10

DATE: March 19, 2008

TO: RTA Board

FROM: Diane Thorne

SUBJECT: Legislative Update

BACKGROUND: HB 1591 by Bone, Lynn, Hood, Sargent, Maggart, Pinion, Overbey, Watson, Cobb C., and McDonald and SB 1183 by Black, Haynes, Johnson, Ketron, and Henry – Tort Liability and Reform -- extends immunity under the Governmental Tort Liability Act to persons or entities that contract with the Regional Transportation Authority -- PASSED the House 97 – 1 on April 10. It now will be sent via Message Calendar to the Senate so they can substitute and conform. Then, the bill goes to the Governor for his signature.


ITEM: 11


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Todd Presnell / Sam Edwards

SUBJECT: Executive Session


ITEM: 12


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Sam Edwards

SUBJECT: Report on Executive Session


ITEM: 13


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Sam Edwards

SUBJECT: Possible Action on Executive Session


ITEM: 14


TO: RTA Board

FROM: Diane Thorne

SUBJECT: Other Business


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