PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014, 9:30 A.M.

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1 I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS II. PUBLIC INPUT PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014, 9:30 A.M. WEST PASCO GOVERNMENT CENTER (3 RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM A) 8731 CITIZENS DRIVE NEW PORT RICHEY, FL Citizen input/comments to the CAC are invited on items or issues not scheduled on today s agenda. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes CAC July 9, 2014 Meeting IV. REPORT ON MPO BOARD ACTONS July 10, 2014 V. CAC DISCUSSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES MEMBERSHIP UPDATE, BYLAWS REVIEW & PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF 2015 MONTHLY MEETINGS VI. ACTION ITEMS A. TIP Amendment FY 2013/ /18 TIP Program Amendment (PCPT/FTA Section 5339 Capital Projects) B. FY 2014/15 Transit Planning Grant Agreement Section 5305(d) C List of Priority Projects Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Update of Annual List of Priority Projects for Federal/State Funding VII. STATUS REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES A. MOBILITY 2040 Needs Plan to Cost Affordable Plan Summary of August Public Workshops; Identification of 2040 Cost Affordable Projects; Distribution of Costs by Mode; etc. VIII. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS (CMP) TASK FORCE ISSUES IX. PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PCPT) A. Update on Transit Projects and Initiatives X. OTHER BUSINESS - MEETINGS HELD / SCHEDULED / ITEMS OF NOTE Regional Trails Projects - Tri County Trail Connection Study (i.e. Starkey Gap) & Anclote Coastal Trails Alternatives Analysis Study TBARTA CAC/JCAC Meeting held August 20, 2014 TMA Meeting Announcement September 5, 2014 XI. PUBLIC COMMENT XII. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low-income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) if you have any discrimination complaints.

2 CAC AGENDA ITEM III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The summary Minutes from the CAC meeting held on July 9, 2014 as prepared by MPO staff. ATTACHMENTS: Minutes of July 9, 2014 ACTION: Approval of Meeting Minutes

3 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014, 9:30 A.M. Pasco Economic Development Council Pointe Village Drive, Suite 101 Lutz, FL Chairman Pete Odom called the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Introductions were made. MEETING ATTENDEES: Members and Alternates: Pete Odom Marilynn dechant Peter Hanzel Lee Henley Ronald Hubbs Francisco Maldonado Hank Rogers Tom Ryan David West Christie Zimmer Pasco County Representatives: James H. Edwards (Metropolitan Planning Organization [MPO]) Allen Howell (MPO) Manny Lajmiri, (MPO) Mabel Risner (MPO) Mike Carroll (Pasco County Public Transportation [PCPT]) Visitors: Judy Geiger Mary Lynn Gorsline Sandy Graves Excused Absent: James Hoster, Steve Hickman, and Carol Kinnard II. PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS No comments. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2014 Chairman Odom asked the CAC members if they had any questions, corrections, or comments on the June 4, 2014, minutes. Discussion followed. Chairman Odom requested a motion on the minutes. Lee Henley made a motion to approve the minutes. Ronald Hubbs seconded. Chairman Odom called on the motion. All members present voted in favor; motion passed. wpdata/mpo/cac/cac_minutes_ /33 Page 1 of 4

4 IV. REPORT ON MPO BOARD ACTIONS - MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2014 James Edwards reported that the MPO Board approved the following three Action Items at the meeting held on June 12, 2014: (1) The Unified Planning Work Program deobligation request, shifting Planning Funds from the current Fiscal Year (FY) ( ) to the new FY ( ); (2) The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Request for FY through , for the Center for Independence operating assistance funds to be moved into FY 2014; and (3) Adoption of the FY through FY TIP. Discussion followed. V. ACTION ITEMS No action items were presented. VI. STATUS REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS A List of Priority Projects Manny Lajmiri indicated that the highlighted projects are funded for construction on the updated/revised 2014 List of Priority Projects under the Status column. James Edwards indicated that they are revising the list of projects for better clarification of the categories. The local Public Transportation (Transit) 2014 List of Priority Projects will be updated by PCPT. He stated that some bus headways are proposed to change in March Marilynn dechant indicated that the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce would like to know the timeline for Project No. 1 on Page 6, U.S. 19 (right-turn lane) Median Channelization from Pinellas County Line to S.R. 52, and if she could be provided a status report showing the completion date. Christie Zimmer indicated that she had not seen any activity on U.S. 19 and wanted to know if the State had pushed back the construction date. She requested the project manager's name and that he be contacted for a status report. Discussion followed. She also asked if the Ridge Road Extension from Ridge Road to Suncoast Parkway was in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2014/15. Mr. Edwards indicated that the Turnpike Enterprise (State) had boxed monies set aside for whenever the County notified them that they were ready to proceed with this project. He stated that he would check to see when the second segment of Ridge Road Extension, or Phase II, from Suncoast Parkway east to U.S. 41 is programmed. (Note: The County is not showing any project activities through 2019.) B. Mobility Development of Pasco County MPO Long-Range Transportation Planning (LRTP) Needs Plan Mr. Edwards reviewed the PowerPoint presentation that described information on the LRTP goals - objectives, preliminary survey results, Modeling How the transportation model works, preliminary alternatives testing, and the transition to a cost-affordable plan. He also indicated that several public workshops are scheduled in August 2014 to receive input. Discussion followed. He encouraged all members to attend. C. Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes in Pasco County Review of Statistics Mr. Edwards indicated that the data on the report was very interesting, highlighting the pedestrian and bicycle crash statistics for Pasco County. Discussion followed. wpdata/mpo/cac/cac_minutes_ /33 Page 2 of 4

5 VII. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS (CMP) TASK FORCE ISSUES - CMP PROJECT LIST UPDATE Manny Lajmiri indicated that no new information was available and he would provide a status report on the various CMP spreadsheet projects at the next meeting. VIII. PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PROJECT UPDATES/INITIATIVES Mike Carroll listed the issues involved in properly serving the new Pasco-Hernando State College campus in Wesley Chapel. He explained that the primary obstacle is the current configuration of the campus bus stop which will not allow safe maneuvering of a 40-foot bus. He further indicated that PCPT is coordinating changes with school representatives and should be able to serve this campus in approximately 60 days. Mike Carroll stated that on primary and general election days, any registered voter that displays a valid voter registration card may ride the bus for free to get to poll locations. He went over improvements for bus stops and shelters and how they will continue the process for compliance with ADA accessibility requirements. Marilynn dechant asked if the Black Jack issue had been resolved dealing with advertising. Mr. Carroll indicated that it was being resolved. Pete Odom asked about advertising on benches within the cities. Mike Carroll stated that city officials and bench company representatives would need to coordinate on issues dealing with advertising on the benches within their municipality. He stated that apps on phones are being explored at this time to better serve riders with current information and system status. Discussion followed. He further indicated that he had funding from Federal grants at this time to help support many capital project initiatives. Mr. Carroll also informed the committee that the County earned approximately $80, per year from bus bench advertising. Pete Hanzel asked if the $80, could be used to build shelters and how the rainy season affected construction of the shelters. (Note: Bench advertising money is earmarked to the County's general revenue and is not available for PCPT's budget.) Lee Henley inquired about the turning lane on Madison Street and U.S. 19, indicating that the turning radius is too small for the buses to make a proper turn. Mike Carroll stated that there have been discussions with the City of New Port Richey, but little progress has been made regarding the turning radius dilemma. Discussion followed. Judy Geiger made a recommendation to have Sunday bus service and asked if using smaller buses had been considered. Discussion followed. IX. OTHER BUSINESS - MEETINGS HELD/SCHEDULED/ITEMS OF NOTE Regional Multi-Use Trail Element 2014 Update (Distribution) A hard copy of the new Regional Multi-Use Trail Element was distributed to the members. Discussion followed. X. PUBLIC COMMENT Ronald Hubbs provided an article from Greg Armstrong that appeared in the Suncoast News - Tampa Bay Times, Editorial section on June 28, 2014, regarding how difficult it was to stay in business because of construction on U.S. 19. He asked about the scheduled completion date for this project. wpdata/mpo/cac/cac_minutes_ /33 Page 3 of 4

6 Tom Ryan asked if any type of east/west study is being done from U.S. 19 to U.S. 301 to determine the travel needs. He explained that, in other model cities such as Las Vegas, a monorail had been proposed and suggested that this may be an alternative for the County to explore. James Edwards indicated that to have this type of system, a core base of people would be needed, and, without this, it would be difficult to develop ridership. Discussion followed. Judy Geiger asked if the traffic light proposed for the S.R. 575/U.S. 301 intersection was in the FY 2015 budget. Mr. Edwards indicated that he would check on the status. She also stated that a proposed commercial project may be showing access from either Pompanic Street or S.R. 52 around St. Leo College. Discussion followed. She asked if it was in the City or State jurisdiction and who should be contacted to install a blinking light at this location. Mr. Edwards indicated that the proper entity would be notified through the permitting requirements if anything happens in this area. XI. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Odom stated that the next meeting would be held on September 2, 2014, in New Port Richey and that there will be no August meeting. Chairman Odom adjourned the meeting at 11:25 a.m. wpdata/mpo/cac/cac_minutes_ /33 Page 4 of 4

7 CAC AGENDA ITEM IV. REPORT ON MPO BOARD ACTIONS MEETING OF JULY 10, 2014 MPO staff will update CAC members on actions taken and discussions at the MPO Board meeting that was held on July 10, ATTACHMENTS: MPO Agenda Page ACTION: Informational Item

8 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014, 10:00 A.M. DADE CITY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE BOARD ROOM 2ND FLOOR MERIDIAN AVENUE DADE CITY, FL MPO Board Members Henry Wilson (MPO Chairman) - County Commissioner, District 4 Lance Smith (MPO Vice Chairman) - Councilman, City of Zephyrhills Kathryn Starkey, (County Commissioner, District 3) Jeff Starkey, (Councilman, City of New Port Richey) Eloise Taylor (Mayor, City of Port Richey) Camille Hernandez (Mayor, City of Dade City) Jack Mariano (County Commissioner, District 5) Pat Mulieri, Ed. D. (County Commissioner District 2) Theodore J. Schrader (County Commissioner, District 1) Paul Steinman P.E. - FDOT District Seven (Non Voting - Advisor) AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CLERK III. ROLL CALL CLERK IV. CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT Citizen comments to the MPO are invited on items or issues not scheduled on today s agenda V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June 12, 2014 (Not Available) VI. MPO ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting July 9, 2014 B. Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee (BPAC) Meeting June 24, 2014 VII. ACTION ITEMS A. None Noted VIII. STATUS REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS A. MOBILITY Development of the Pasco MPO Long Range Transportation Needs Plan Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures (Draft) Modeling 101 Introduction to the Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Planning Model Preliminary Alternatives Testing Results and Recommendations 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, FL ; Telephone (727) ; Fax (727) ; Website:

9 Preliminary MPO Survey Results Multi-Modal Needs Plan (Draft) / Next Steps IX. PASCO COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (PCPT) - PROJECT UPDATES & PROGRAMS A. Update on transit projects and program initiatives X. OTHER BUSINESS MEETINGS HELD / SCHEDULED / ITEMS OF NOTE A. Multiuse Trails Map Updated 2014 Version for Distribution XI. PUBLIC COMMENT XII. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low-income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) if you have any discrimination complaints. Page 2 of 2

10 CAC AGENDA ITEM V. CAC DISCUSSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES MEMBERSHIP UPDATE, BYLAWS REVIEW & PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF 2015 MONTHLY MEETINGS MPO staff will present an update of current CAC membership, required actions, a review of CAC Bylaws and the proposed 2015 Schedule of Monthly Meetings. ATTACHMENTS: 1. CAC Membership Roster 2. CAC Bylaws (2005) Schedule of Monthly Meetings ACTION: Based on discussion.

11 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS October 18, 2013 MPO Board Member Regular CAC Member Alternate CAC Member Commissioner Scott Black City of Dade City Mayor Eloise Taylor City of Port Richey Councilmember Jeff Starkey City of New Port Richey Councilman Lance Smith City of Zephyrhills Commissioner Theodore J. Schrader District 1, County Commissioner Pat Mulieri, Ed.D. District 2, County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey District 3, County Mr. David B. West th Court Dade City, FL (352) Mr. James Hoster 4912 Sunset Blvd. Port Richey, FL (727) Ms. Carol L. Kinnard 6828 River Road New Port Richey, FL (727) Cell: (727) Mr. Pete Odom CAC Chairman and Pasco County JCAC March Lane Zephyrhills, FL Cell: (352) Mr. Tom Britten Analyst, Intermediary, and Consultant Britten Management Services, LLC 3922 Bubba Drive Zephyrhills, FL (813) Fax: (813) Mr. Peter Hanzel 5241 Riva Ridge Drive Wesley Chapel, FL (813) Mr. Hank Rogers 5235 Sagamore Court New Port Richey, FL wpdata/mpo/mpo23a_cacmembers_ Page 1 of 2 Mr. Steven D. Hickman President & CEO First National Bank of Pasco U.S. Highway 301 Dade City, FL (352) shickman@fnbpasco.com Vacant Ms. Marilynn dechant 6119 Illinois Avenue New Port Richey, FL (727) mdechant@tampabay.rr.com Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant

12 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS October 18, 2013 MPO Board Member Regular CAC Member Alternate CAC Member Commissioner Henry Wilson District 4, County Commissioner Jack Mariano District 5, County Mr. Jeff Cannon 9130 Magnolia Street Hudson, FL Mr. Lee Henley Pinto Dr. Hudson, FL Vacant At-Large Member Vacant Vacant At-Large Member At-Large Member At-Large Member At-Large Member Ms. Christie Zimmer CAC Vice-Chairman and Pasco County JCAC Post Office Box 2144 Land O' Lakes, FL (813) Mr. Tom Ryan Representative, Pasco County Economic Development Council Pointe Village Dr., S-101 Lutz, FL (813) (1) PASCO Mr. Francisco D. Maldonado Pasco County JCAC 7732 Stoneleigh Drive Land O' Lakes, FL (305) Mr. Ronald B. Hubbs 8205 Valley Stream Lane Bayonet Point, FL (727) Mr. Jim Massey Pinebrook Lane Hudson, FL (727) Vacant Mr. John Walsh Representative, Pasco County Economic Development Council Pointe Village Dr., S-101 Lutz, FL (813) (1) PASCO Vacant Vacant wpdata/mpo/mpo23a_cacmembers_ Page 2 of 2

13 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) I BYLAWS CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this committee shall be the Pasco County MPO Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC). ARTICLE II. AUTHORITY A CAC for the Pasco County MPO is hereby created to serve as a review and advisory body to the MPO in the comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation planning protess. The CAC shall be created to allow citizen involvement in the ongoing transportation planning process as required by Federal Regulation (CFR), Chapter 1, Part 450, Subpart C, and Chapter of the Florida Statutes. ARTICLE Ill. PURPOSE The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 requires a greater emphasis on public participation from the beginning of transportation planning process. This shifts the emphasis of public participation from projects to process. ISTEA directs MPO'S to "provide citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of transportation employers, private providers of transportation, and other interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment" at several junctures in the transportation planning process. A common tool used for public involvement is the establishment of committees and task forces. The CAC is one such tool used to involve the private citizens in the process of transportation planning. The purpose of the CAC, as representative of the citizens of Pasco County, shall be to advise the MPO by reviewing, reacting to, and providing comment on transportation planning issues and needs. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAC The function and responsibilities of the committee shall include the following major areas: A. INFORMATION 1. Promote comprehension and understanding of the planning process. 2. Disseminate committee knowledge of the planning process into local citizen group discussions and meetings. 3. Relate overall community needs and values relative to planning goals to future land use and transportation decisions. 4. Promote better public dissemination of general information about the transportation planning process. Page 1 of 6

14 6. ISSUES CLARIFICATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING 1. Evaluate and propose solutions and alternatives on major transportation proposals and critical transportation issues., I 2. Assess general citizen attitudes and response to planning and programming proposals. 3. Identify existing transportation problems areas of general citizen concern. 4. Review and comment on the Transportation Improvement Plan, Unified Planning Work Program, -and Long-Range Transportation Plan. Provide recommendations to the MPO. If questions of a technical nature arise, the CAC will seek the expertise of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in interpretation of,these questions. ARTICLE V. MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENTS, AND TERM OF OFFICE C. MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION The CAC ;hall be composed at least nine (9) appointed persons whose membership shall represent a broad spectrum of social and economic backgrounds and interests in transportation. Pasco County govemments shall recommend CAC members to the MPO Board. The number of CAC members appointed by the govemments of Pasco County is illustrated in Table 1, Government Membership. TABLE 1 GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP Pasco County 5 New PO& Richey 1 Dade City 1 Port Richey 1 Zephyrhills 1 The government membership. shall consider the following representations illustrated in Table 2, CAC Membership Representation. cacbylaws Page 2 of 6 1~105

15 TABLE 2 1 CAC MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION A. Tvpe of Representation Number of Members Physically challenged citizen Female citizen Ethnically oriented citizen Elderly citizen (age 55 or older) 1 or more 1 or more 1 or more 2 or more If the minimum representation illustrated in Table 2 is not met by the Government Membership indicated in Table 1, the MPO Board shall expand the CAC Membership by adding at large members to serve on the CAC in the deficient representation category., The MPO Board shall approve all members of the CAC B. Suggested, But Not Required Representation Number of Members Members of the Pasco County Economic Development Council I or more D. APPOINTMENTS AND VACANCIES Members shall be confirmed by the MPO Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. 1. Nominations for CAC members shall be submitted for final approval to the MPO Board by the MPO member or members representing the County or municipality that the CAC member would be representing. 2. As vacancies occur, nominees will be chosen from applicants on file; citizens referred by other CAC, TAC, or MPO members; or, as necessary, from general solicitation through the local news media. 3. Members of the CAC shall not be elected officials or technical personnel directly involved in the transportation planning process. 4. One alternate representative may be designated by the MPO Board to act on behalf of a regular member with the privileges accorded thereto. TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE 1. The term of office for CAC members shall be three (3) years. CAC members may be reappointed following expiration of their term of office. Reappointments shall occur at the annual organization meeting of the CAC. 2. CAC members appointed as a result of vacancies shall serve at least until the end of the three (3) year term of the member being replaced. If the period of time remaining of the Page 3 of 6 11i'105

16 vacant CAC position is less than Wo (2) years, the new CAC member shall serve the following additional time: a. If less than one (1) year remains on the vacant,cac position, the expiration date of the vacant CAC position shall be extended two (2) years from the original expiration date. b. If between one (1) to two (2) years remain on the vacant CAC position, the expiration date of the vacant CAC position shall be extended one (1) year from the original expiration date. 3. If a CAC member moves out of the area (s)he represents, such a move shall be considered as an automatic resignation from the CAC and the position shall be come vacant. 4. Each member of the CAC is expected to demonstrate herlhis interest in the CAC's activities through active participation in scheduled meetings. I 5. If, at any time, the MPO Board feels that any CAC member is not performing herfhis duties, the MPO Board may, by majority vote, remove that member from the CAC. 6. Three (3) unexcused absences by a member or alternate during a year are grounds for dismissal of that representative (but not the agency (s)he represents) by the Chairperson. Further, if designated alternates are in attendance more often than the member, the designated alternate will be made the de facto member. ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS, THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES F. The CAC shall hold an annual organizational meeting for the purpose of electing the following officers: 1. Chairperson 2. Vice-Chairperson G. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall not be residents of the same government area. H. Officers shall be elected by a majority of a quorum of the members of the CAC present at the annual organizational meeting. I. Each member so elected shall serve for one (1) year and can be subsequently re-elected for additional one (1) year periods. J. New elected CAC officers shall be declared installed following their election or re-election at the annual organizational meeting. K. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, call special meetings, establish the agenda for meetings, and act as liaison with government bodies and other related committees. L. The Vice-Chairperson shall, during the absence of the Chairperson or herlhis inability to serve, have and exercise all of the duties and powers of the Chairperson. During the presence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall perform duties assigned herlhim by the Chairperson. cacbylaws Page 4 of 6 1/7/05

17 I M. The Chairperson may appoint subcommittees to further examine particular issues of the ongoing transportation planning process. ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS I N. The CAC shall meet on the Wednesday before the MPO Board meeting of each month at a designated time. The day or time of the CAC meeting may be changed by advance notice of five (5) working days given to regular members by the Chairperson. 0. CAC members are directed to notify the MPO staff of any abiences at least three (3) working days prior to the scheduled meeting date, and the MPO staff is to notify the alternate representative as soon as possible. P. Additional meetings may be scheduled by the MPO Board, the CAC Chairperson, or the Transportation Planning Coordinator as required to allow for public input into the transportation planning process. Q. A quorum shall consist of five (5) CAC members on the active roster at the time of the meeting. A quorum shall be required for conduct of all official business. A majority of the quorum shall be necessary to decide an issue before the committee. R. Agendas shall be sent to members at least five (5) working days prior to the meetings. S. Meetings shall be given public notice in accordance with County procedures. All meetings shall be open to the public and news media. T. Minutes shall be taken at all CAC meetings using a tape recorder. U. The MPO staff shall assist the CAC in preparation, duplication, and distribution of materials necessary for CAC meetings. V. The MPO staff shall prepare and forward to the appropriate agency (TAC, MPO Board, or other agency as requested by the CAC) actions passed by the CAC. Such actions may include requests for information or recommendations relating to transportation planning processes and issues. W. Except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at all meetings. ARTICLE VI11. AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS X. These bylaws were originally adopted on September 28, These bylaws may be amended by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the total members of the CAC, provided that a copy of the proposed amendment(s) shall have been sent to every member at least five (5) working days prior to the vote. All proposed amendments shall be voted on at regular meetings. cacby laws Page 5 of 6

18 Y. These bylaws and any and all amendments to the bylaws will become effective upon affirmative vote as indicated in Article VIII. above and subsequent endorsement by the MPO Board. CREATED BY THE PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMllTEE CHAIRPERSON (FIRST).AMENDED DATE: cacbylews Page 6 of 6 - -

19 LIST OF APPOINTEES Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Metropolitan Planning Organization October 18, 2013 Term of Office: Three years Removal from Office: CAC members have a term of office of three years with three unexcused absences by a member or alternate during the year which will be grounds for dismissal of that representative by the Chairperson, but not the agency he represents. Further, if designated alternates are in attendance more often than the member, the designated alternate will be made the effective member. Members Appointed By Term Begins Reappointed 3-Year Term Expires Tom Britten Commissioner Theodore J. Schrader (District 1) 5/10 Alternate 4/11 Member 4/14 Hank Rogers David B. West Commissioner Kathryn Starkey (District 3) Mayor Camille Hernandez (Dade City) 10/13 10/16 2/11 2/14 James Hoster Mayor Eloise Taylor (Port Richey) 12/09 12/12 Jeff Cannon Lee Henley Peter Hanzel Carol Kinnard Pete Odom CAC Chairman Alternate Members Commissioner Henry Wilson (District 4) Commissioner Jack Mariano (District 5) Commissioner Pat Mulieri, Ed.D. (District 2) Council Member Jeff Starkey (New Port Richey) Councilman Lance Smith (Zephyrhills) 4/11 4/14 1/08 2/11 2/14 9/06 2/11 2/14 2/08 2/11 2/14 12/08 12/11 Commissioner Henry Wilson 4/11 4/14 Commissioner Kathryn Starkey Vacant Councilman Lance Smith (Zephyrhills) Jim Massey Commissioner Jack Mariano 3/08 10/12 10/15 wpdata/mpo/mpo23_caclistappointees_ Page 1 of 2

20 Alternate Members (cont.) Steven Hickman Vacant Vacant Mayor Camille Hernandez (Dade City) Commissioner Pat Mulieri, Ed.D. Mayor Eloise Taylor (Port Richey) At-Large Members Ronald B. Hubbs MPO Board 8/09 10/12 10/15 Francisco D. Maldonado Christie Zimmer CAC Vice-Chairman MPO Board 4/09 10/12 10/15 MPO Board 6/04 2/11 2/14 Tom Ryan MPO Board 7/13 7/15 Alternate Members Marilynn dechant Vacant Appointed By Council Member Jeff Starkey (New Port Richey) Commissioner Theodore J. Schrader Term Begins Reappointed Term Expires 4/11 4/14 John Walsh MPO Board (Alternate) 3/05 7/13 7/15 wpdata/mpo/mpo23_caclistappointees_ Page 2 of 2

21 PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2015 SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY MEETINGS CAC Meeting Location (4) CAC 9:30 a.m. TAC/CMP Meeting Location (3) TAC/CMP 1:30 p.m. MPO Board Meeting Location (1) or (2) MPO Board 10:00 a.m. January TBD Dec 31 (5) NPR 7 DC 8 February TBD 4 NPR 9 NPR 12 March TBD 4 NPR 9 DC 12 April TBD 1 NPR 6 NPR 9 May TBD 6 NPR 11 DC 14 June TBD 3 NPR 8 NPR 11 July TBD 1 NPR 6 DC 9 August TBD 5 NPR 10 NPR 13 September TBD 2 NPR 8 (7) DC 10 October TBD Sept 30 (6) NPR 5 NPR 8 November TBD 4 NPR 9 DC 12 December TBD 2 NPR 7 NPR 10 Locations: (1) MPO Board meeting rotates from West Pasco Government Center, Board Room, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey (First Floor), and (2) Historic Pasco County Courthouse, Board Room, Meridian Avenue, Dade City (Second Floor) (3) West Pasco Government Center, Suite 320, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey (Third Floor) (4) Location of CAC Meeting to be determined - rotates between the following locations: New Port Richey (NPR), Land O' Lakes (LOL), Dade City (DC) and Wesley Chapel (WC). (5) Date of January CAC Meeting will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2015, due to the New Year's Day holiday falling on January 1, 2015, of this month. (6) Date of October CAC Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, due to the MPO Board Meeting falling on the 2 nd Thursday of each month. (7) TAC meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, due to Labor Day falling on Monday, September 7, MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization - 2 nd Thursday of the month TAC/CMP Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee/Congestion Management Process - Monday before MPO Board meeting CAC Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee - One week and one day before MPO Board meeting Note: Some meetings may be canceled. Please check the MPO's web page, for meeting confirmation. wpdata/mpo/mpomeetingschedule_2015/26

22 MPO AGENDA ITEM VI. A ACTION ITEMS A. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT FY 2014/2015 THROUGH FY 2018/19 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is requesting an amendment to the Pasco MPO s adopted TIP for the following project: TIP amendment for Section 5339 Capital Projects. The amendment proposes to allocate $278,832.00, Section 5339, FTA funds for transit activities to provide capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, purchase buses and related equipment, and construct bus-related facilities. Total Project Costs: $278, FTA Funds ATTACHMENT: TIP Amendment Sheet. ACTION: CAC Recommendation on proposed TIP amendment.

23 The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grant[s] from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the State Planning and Research Program, Section 505 [or Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f)] of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Improvement Program Amendment FY2014/ /19 ** This STIP is in an MPO Area ** STIP Amendment Number: TIP Page Number: Attached ** This STIP is Administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) ** On Thursday, September 11, 2014, the Pasco MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization amended the Transportation Improvement Program that was developed and adopted in compliance with Title 23 and Title 49 in a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process as a condition to the receipt of federal assistance. By signature below, the MPO representative certifies that the TIP amendment was adopted by the MPO Board as documented in the supporting attachments. This amendment will be subsequently incorporated into the MPOs TIP for public disclosure. The amendment does not adversely impact the air quality conformity or financial constraints of the STIP. The STIP Amendment is consistent with the Adopted Long Range Transportation Plan. (Page Number:Goal page 2-6.) This document has not been approved Metropolitan Planning Organization Chairman or Designee Pasco MPO This document has not been approved Federal Aid Management Manager or Designee STIP amendment criteria: A - The change adds new individual projects to the current STIP This document has not been approved FDOT District Representative or Designee District 07 This document has not been approved Federal Authorization An air conformity determination must be made by the MPO on amended projects within the non-attainment or maintenance areas E - The MPO is not in an air quality non-attainment or maintenance area. Project Name PCPT FTA SECTION 5339 CAPITAL PROJECTS Status ITEM Ver Description Fund Phase < FY 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 > FY 2018 All Years Original STIP Proposed Project AM PCPT FTA SECTION 5339 CAPITAL PROJECTS PCPT FTA SECTION 5339 CAPTIAL/BUS AND BUS FACILITY PROJECTS MANAGED BY PASCO FTA CAP , , , Funding Source After Change Funding Source Balance Before Change 261, , , Funding Source Balance After Change Net Change to Funding Source -261, , , Proposed Project Before Change Proposed Project After Change 261, , , Net Change to Project 261, , , Net Change to Funding Source -261, , , Net Change to Proposed Project 261, , , Net Change to STIP The development of this application has been financed in part through grant[s] from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the State Planning and Research Program, Section 505 [or Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f)] of Title 23, U.S. Code. The reports generated from this application do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

24 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENT FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5339 FUNDS The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, Board Room, 2 nd Floor, Meridian Avenue, Dade City, Florida, at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of allowing the public to comment on a proposed amendment to the MPO's Fiscal Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This TIP amendment proposes to allocate $278,832.00, Section 5339, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds to be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for transit activities to provide capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, purchase buses and related equipment, and construct bus-related facilities. This amendment is the result of Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) becoming a designated recipient for this funding category. Persons wishing further information or needing a copy of the proposed amendment to the TIP should contact the MPO office at (727) or access Written comments regarding the proposed amendment are welcome and may be ed to mpocomments@pascocountyfl.net or mailed to the MPO office at 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320, New Port Richey, Florida The deadline date for public comments will end on the public hearing date, September 11, The MPO Board meeting room in Dade City is served by Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) Routes 30 and 31. To obtain bus schedules or further information, contact PCPT at (727) (West Pasco), (352) (East Pasco), or go online at Page 1 of 2 wpdata/mpo/tip/tip2014/tipamend_2014_noticepublichearing

25 Individuals unable to access a PCPT bus to attend the meeting may contact PCPT at least five days prior to the public hearing to find out if they qualify for alternative transportation service. If you are a person who needs translation services, Pasco County MPO will take reasonable steps, at no cost to you, to allow participation in this proceeding. At least seven days prior to the meeting, please contact the MPO, West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, FL , or call (727) If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you may be entitled to, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Within at least five working days of publication of this notice, please contact the Human Resources Department, West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, Florida ; (727) (V) in New Port Richey, (352) , Extension 8030 (V) in Dade City; (813) , Extension 8030 (V) in Land O' Lakes; or via (727) if you are hearing impaired. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority of the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low-income individuals, elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) if you have any discrimination complaints. Page 2 of 2 wpdata/mpo/tip/tip2014/tipamend_2014_noticepublichearing

26 CAC AGENDA ITEM VI. B ACTION ITEMS B. FISCAL YEAR TRANSIT PLANNING GRANT AGREEMENT - SECTION 5305(d) Each year, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is eligible for Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Section 5303 funds for transit planning. The FTA funds are administered through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and are obtained by entering into a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA), FPN: , with the FDOT. The upcoming Fiscal Year Section 5305 (d) funds are $138, (80 percent) from the FTA with $17, (ten percent) from the FDOT and a local match of $17, (ten percent) from Pasco County, for a total of $173, The proposed JPA for Fiscal Year Section 5305 (d) funding along with the resolution that authorizes the MPO Chairman to sign the JPA will be available at the meeting. The County Attorney s Office acting as legal advisor to the MPO Board has approved the JPA and Resolution. Planning activities will be undertaken in accordance with UPWP Task 6.1 (Public Transportation Planning) and Task 6.2 (Transportation Disadvantaged Planning). ATTACHMENTS: 1. List of tasks proposed in accordance with the adopted UPWP. ACTION: CAC recommendation to MPO Board

27 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OGC - 04/14 Page 1 of 14 Financial Project Number(s): Fund: DU/DDR/DPTO/LF FLAIR Category.: (item-segment-phase-sequence) Function: 615 Object Code: Federal Number: N/A Org. Code: Contract Number: DUNS Number: Vendor No.: F CFDA Number: Agency DUNS Number: CSFA Number: CFDA Title: CSFA Title: Transit Corridor Program THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of,, by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization 8731 Citizens Dr., Suite 320, New Port Richey, FL hereinafter referred to as Agency. The Department and Agency agree that all terms of this Agreement will be completed on or before 6/30/2016 in accordance with Section and this Agreement will expire unless a time extension is provided W I T N E S S E T H : WHEREAS, the Agency has the authority to enter into said Agreement and to undertake the project hereinafter described, and the Department has been granted the authority to function adequately in all areas of appropriate jurisdiction including the implementation of an integrated and balanced transportation system and is authorized under , Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the parties agree as follows: 1.00 Purpose of Agreement: The purpose of this Agreement is to provide Federal Transit Administration Section 5305(d) Program funding to support cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive planning programs for making transportation investment in metropolitan areas.. Total Project Cost: $173,403 FDOT $17,340 Local 10%: $17,340 FTA 80%: $138,722 and as further described in Exhibit(s) A, B,C,D,E attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, hereinafter referred to as the project, and to provide Departmental financial assistance to the Agency and state the terms and conditions upon which such assistance will be provided and the understandings as to the manner in which the project will be undertaken and completed.

28 FINANCIAL PROJECT NO Pasco County MPO 5305(d) Funds FY 14/15 EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT BUDGET This exhibit forms an integral part of that certain Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization referenced by the above Financial Project Number. I. PROJECT COST: $ 173, TOTAL PROJECT COST: $ 173, II. PARTICIPATION: Maximum Federal Participation FTA (80%) or $ 138, Agency Participation Local / Cash (10%) or $ 17, Maximum Department Participation Primary (10%) or $ 17, TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 173, Exhibit B Page 1 of 1

29 UPWP TASK NUMBER: 6.1 TASK TITLE: Public Transportation Planning OBJECTIVE: Evaluate transit needs and develop plans and programs in transit services and facilities. Promote local and regional transit usage by implementing TDP and conducting transit service enhancement studies. Coordinate transit-planning efforts and studies with the monitoring/update of the TIP/LRTP. PLANNING FACTORS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 PREVIOUS WORK: Participated in the FDOT/TBARTA study and consultant in the S.R. 54/56, Suncoast Parkway, I-75 transit corridor evaluations identified by the TBARTA as group one priorities. Coordinated with the PCPT staff and Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) designation of the Pasco BCC to continue to serve as the CTC (2/12). Participated in the completion of the PCPT COA to ensure cost effective transit services. Assisted the PCPT with developing the annual TD service plan (7/11) and the annual operations report (9/11) for the CTC. Continued to assist the County's Planning and Development Department to develop transit-station typologies and supporting land use along the S.R. 54/56 corridor. Developed a scope of services for consultant work to complete a phased approach to upgrade the PCPT facilities in accordance with current Federal and State accessibility regulations. Project focused identification of enhanced transit infrastructure and amenities for passengers. Staff attended the TBARTA Board meetings including the Transit Management Committee (TMC). Coordinated with the Shops at Wiregrass to accommodate transit access-egress for the new S.R. 54 cross-country route in Pasco County. Coordinated connections to the HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit) express service line (51X) in central Pasco. Assist PCPT in implementing a transit security plan. Supported the LCB meetings and preparation of agenda action items. Coordinated with the Wiregrass DRI representatives, TBARTA staff, and the County to determine alignments for premium transit service (ongoing). Participated in meetings (New Tampa/Wesley Chapel Mobility Forum ) and provided information in regards to alternative analysis for premium transit along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (ongoing). Coordinated regional transit issues with the TBARTA, PCPT, and TBARTA commuter-assistance program (ongoing). Managed and supervised consultant work (ongoing). Participated in various transit webinars, including transit accessibility webinar (5/11). Assisted PCPT with technical studies (ongoing). Assisted in development of various Scopes of Work for consultants (ongoing). MPO Board Adopted: 5/8/2014 FHWA Approved: 6/19/2014 wpdata/mpo/upwp14/upwp14_task6(2) -49-6/12/14

30 UPWP TASK NUMBER: 6.1 TASK TITLE: Public Transportation Planning METHODOLOGY: GPC may assist in this task. Participate in the continuance of the corridor management studies to recommend transit options to meet mobility needs (ongoing). Continue to assist the TBARTA/FDOT and selected consultants in completing the S.R. 54/56 conceptual corridor feasibility study. Locate potential park-and-ride locations and develop appropriate design standards consistent with the MPO needs plan as well as the TBARTA Master Plan. Incorporate transit projects into the TIP consistent with the TDP. Assist the PCPT in the implementation of the transit security plan. Staff will continue review of the contracts and agreements, invoice processing for transit-related programs and record keeping. Manage and supervise consultant work as needed. Support annual TCAP updates. Support the LCB. Continue to attend transit-related seminars and workshops (ongoing). Participate in meetings and provide information in regard to the completion of the alternative analysis for premium transit service along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties (12/12). Continue to participate in the TBARTA, TMC subcommittee meetings (ongoing). Coordinate regional transit planning issues with the TBARTA and TBARTA Commuter Assistance Program (formerly known as BACS) (ongoing). Assist the PCPT with supporting technical studies that implement appropriate recommendations of the June 2008 TDP Update (ongoing). Assist the PCPT with developing the TDP Annual Update (8/12 and 8/13). Work with the CCC/TBARTA to determine the feasibility of coordinating the TDP and LRTP update simultaneously. Upload transit projects into ETDM consistent with transit studies and LRTP projects (ongoing). Investigate transit alternatives as part of the CMP strategies (ongoing). Maintain staff currency on funding innovations and proposed management systems plans, including guidelines related to transit (ongoing). Conduct public-involvement activities on transit studies and the LRTP projects (ongoing). Amend the transit element of the TIP and 2035 LRTP as necessary to comply with the proposed airquality standards (ongoing). Assist the County in review of new development to ensure inclusion of appropriate transit infrastructure will be in place (ongoing). Develop the transit element of the 2040 LRTP to meet the new, minimum four-year cycle update (ongoing). In support of the transit planning program, purchase office supplies, maintenance of equipment, postage, travel, copier usage, telephone service, advertising, books, and other office operations materials and supplies (6/13 and 6/14). Continue processing purchase orders for capital outlay requests and the GPC tasks (ongoing). Identify sidewalk gaps along major roadways within the U.S. 19 corridor to provide better accessibility to transit stops and ensure Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) compliance (6/13). Develop park and ride design standards (6/13). MPO Board Adopted: 5/8/2014 FHWA Approved: 6/19/2014 wpdata/mpo/upwp14/upwp14_task6(3) -50-6/12/14