AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA 2222 Cuming Street Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 MARCH 26, 2020 8:30 a.m. 1. Call to Order: Notice of the Regular Meeting was published in the Omaha World Herald on March 22, 2020. 2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings: a. Regular Meeting: February 27, 2020 3. Succession Task Force Update (A. Haase & J. Lund) 4. Resolution #412 – Approval of Federal Certifications & Assurances (C. Simon) 5. Resolution – Request Approval for the Proposed Change Order for Weitz to Install the Service Conductors for Power to the ORBT Platforms as Included in the ORBT Station Roadway Package, a Portion of the Omaha Rapid Bus Transit Project (J. Willoughby) 6. Resolution – Request Approval of CY 2019 Audited Financials (D. Finken) 7. Resolution – Request Approval to Amend the 2020 Transportation Improvement Program (J. Rumery) 8. Resolution – Request Approval of New 3-Year Labor Agreement Between Metro and General Drivers and Helpers Union, Local #554, I.B.T., from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 (D. Jameson) 9. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – August 2020 to December 2020 (C. Simon) 10. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – January 2021 to June 2021 (C. Simon) 11. Administrative Report (C. Simon) 12. Executive Session This Board reserves the right to enter into Executive Session in order to protect the public interest with respect to discussion regarding litigation, personnel, and other matters listed in Nebraska Revised Statute § 84‐1410. 13. Date, Time and Place of Next Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Authority’s Administrative Building 14. Adjournment Tentative Resolutions for Next Board Meeting None
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AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA 2222 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 MARCH 26, 2020
8:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order: Notice of the Regular Meeting was published in the Omaha World Herald on March 22, 2020.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting: February 27, 2020 3. Succession Task Force Update (A. Haase & J. Lund)
4. Resolution #412 – Approval of Federal Certifications & Assurances (C. Simon)
5. Resolution – Request Approval for the Proposed Change Order for Weitz to Install the Service
Conductors for Power to the ORBT Platforms as Included in the ORBT Station Roadway Package, a Portion of the Omaha Rapid Bus Transit Project (J. Willoughby)
6. Resolution – Request Approval of CY 2019 Audited Financials (D. Finken)
7. Resolution – Request Approval to Amend the 2020 Transportation Improvement Program (J. Rumery)
8. Resolution – Request Approval of New 3-Year Labor Agreement Between Metro and General
Drivers and Helpers Union, Local #554, I.B.T., from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 (D. Jameson)
9. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – August 2020 to December 2020 (C. Simon) 10. Resolution – Approval of Fuel Contract – January 2021 to June 2021 (C. Simon) 11. Administrative Report (C. Simon)
12. Executive Session
This Board reserves the right to enter into Executive Session in order to protect the public interest with respect to discussion regarding litigation, personnel, and other matters listed in Nebraska Revised Statute § 84‐1410.
13. Date, Time and Place of Next Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Authority’s Administrative Building 14. Adjournment Tentative Resolutions for Next Board Meeting None
4. RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION #412 – APPROVAL OF FEDERAL
CERTIFICATIONS & ASSURANCES
EXPLANATION: Each year, as part of Metro’s receipt of Federal Grant monies, Metro and its attorney are required to sign and file a certificate of assurance (C & A) that all required Federally mandated programs will be followed.
Staff is requesting authority to authorize the Executive Director and Attorney to execute the 2020 revised C & A.
Resolution #412 authorizing same is included in your Board packet.
Recommend Full Board Approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 412
March 26, 2020 Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD of DIRECTORS of the TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha exists and is in being by virtue of Section 14-1801 through 14-1826, Neb, Rev. Stat. as amended from time to time (“Transit Authority Law”), together with such other state and local laws as may be applicable from time to time; WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha is a governmental subdivision of the State of Nebraska, a body politic and corporate, and pursuant to the Transit Authority Law has broad powers relating to public transportation, excluding railroads and taxi-cabs; and WHEREAS, the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha is a “Designated Recipient” (as defined by 49 USC §5307 (a)(2), of Urbanized Area Formula Program assistance and the Master Agreement) and other federal assistance and other programs in keeping with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the United States Department of Transportation (the “FTA”) award of federal transit assistance (funding or funds) in the form of a federal grant, a cooperative agreement, a loan, a line of credit, a loan guarantee or otherwise to support a public transportation project (individually or collectively, “Federal Assistance”); and WHEREAS, application for, grant and receipt of, such Federal Assistance has, may, will require or impose certain obligations upon the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha from time to time as a prerequisite to, or condition of, such application, grant or receipt of Federal Assistance, including without limitation, the execution and performance of and in respect of the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, providing the local share of the project cost, making any and all required certifications and assurances to the FTA as may be time to time required for specific projects or otherwise as a prerequisite to, or condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs; and WHEREAS, among other matters, it is intended that this Resolution shall authorize the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha to file applications for Federal Assistance in the manner and form as may be and to execute, deliver, perform and to otherwise comply with, under and in respect of, the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, and such other obligations as required or imposed by the FTA from time to time as a prerequisite to, or as condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BOARD: 1. The Executive Director of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (and his/her written designee) is hereby
authorized on behalf of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha and to execute and file applications with the FTA for federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, and any and all other federal statutes administered by the FTA authorizing a project administered by the FTA for projects programmed in the then current first year element of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha, including any amendments thereto.
2. The Executive Director of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (and his/her written designee) is hereby
authorized to execute, deliver, perform and to otherwise comply with, under and in respect of, the “Master Agreement” and any related cooperative or other agreement and any related programs, and such other obligations as required or imposed by the FTA from time to time as a prerequisite to, or as a condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance at any time and to execute and file application for such other federal financial assistance and related programs in keeping with the FTA’s award of federal transit assistance (funding or funds) as may be approved by this Board from time to time in fiscal year 2019/2020 or calendar year 2020 and, together with any such application to execute such annual certification and assurances and other documents as may be required by the FTA as a prerequisite to, or as condition of, such application, grant, receipt or award of Federal Assistance and related programs.
CERTIFICATE The undersigned duly qualified Recording Secretary, acting on behalf of the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha, certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Board of Directors held on ________________.
Signature of Recording Officer Title of Recording Officer Date
5. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
FOR WEITZ TO INSTALL THE SERVICE CONDUCTORS FOR POWER TO THE ORBT PLATFORMS AS INCLUDED IN THE ORBT STATION ROADWAY PACKAGE, A PORTION OF THE OMAHA RAPID BUS TRANSIT PROJECT
EXPLANATION: Weitz was awarded the ORBT Roadway Package contract for
$8,903,028.00. The package included the construction of all of the components related to the station platforms including some utility installations. The bid package included the installation of electrical conduits, power cabinets and communications wiring from the power cabinet on the platform to the canopy. Through design discussions with OPPD they were going to install the electrical service conductors from their power source to the power cabinet on the platform. Based on OPPD’s current workload and ability to meet the construction schedule, Metro requested a proposal from Weitz to complete the work. The scope of the proposed change order is the installation of the service conductor from the OPPD source location to the new power cabinet installed at all 24 platforms. The cost of the proposed change order from Weitz is a not to exceed amount of $199,720.00. The proposed amount is 9.89% greater than the Independent Cost Estimate.
We are requesting the Board authorizes the Executive Director to execute the proposed change order for Weitz to install the service conductors to provide power service to the 24 ORBT Roadway Package platforms.
This item was forwarded to the Procurement Committee, prior to the Board meeting for their review.
6. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CY 2019 AUDITED FINANCIALS
EXPLANATION: Staff is seeking approval of the 2019 audited financial statements. Metro’s
Finance Committee met with the representative from Hamilton Associates, Curt Simon, and Denise Finken to review the December 31, 2019 Audited Financial Statements prior to today. A copy of the audit report is included in the Board Packet or under separate cover. Hamilton Associates performed the audit and produced the audit report. The Finance Committee will make their recommendations to the Board concerning approval of the 2019 Audited Financials.
7. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 2020
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
EXPLANATION: Staff requests approval to amend the 2020 element of the 2020- 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This amendment is to program new funds and modify the 2020 Program of Projects (POP).
This amendment satisfies the approved Local, State and Federal planning
process requirements. Staff recommends programming new Urbanized Area Formula Apportionment Funds (5307) and Bus and Bus Facility Apportionment Funds (5339) in the FY 2020 element of the TIP. Additionally, staff is recommending modification of the 2020 Program of Projects in the following manner:
Board approval will allow the projects to be updated and committed for FY 2020. Projects will be submitted to MAPA for consideration at the March 2020 MAPA Board Meeting. Total new encumbrance of local funds from these changes will be: $2,313,180.00. This item will be reviewed by the procurement committee prior to the Board Meeting. Assuming committee concurrence, staff requests the Board approve the Resolution as presented.
8. RESOLUTION: REQUEST APPROVAL OF NEW 3-YEAR LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN METRO AND GENERAL DRIVERS AND HELPERS UNION, LOCAL #554, I.B.T., FROM JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022
EXPLANATION: Staff is requesting Board approval of a new three-year labor
agreement between Metro and the Council Bluffs Bus Operators, members of General Drivers and Helpers Union, Local #554, I.B.T. The Company’s final offer was ratified by the rank and file on February 12, 2020. Every employee will receive a 3.7% wage increase over the life of the contract. Additional changes include increased Metro contributions to the Teamster pension fund. Changes in total compensation and benefits are negotiated on a parity basis as compared to the TWU.
This will be sent to the Personnel Committee for their review and
comment, prior to this Board meeting. Recommend Full Board Approval. 9. RESOLUTION: APPROVAL OF FUEL CONTRACT – AUGUST 2020 TO
DECEMBER 2020 EXPLANATION: On February 26, 2020, the price of diesel fuel dropped such that it
was prudent to obtain quotes for diesel fuel for the period of August 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
There were 5 compliant bidders. Petroleum Traders submitted the low compliant bid at $1.6463 per gallon, including freight, for 270,000 gallons. The Executive Director advised the Board Chair, Mr. Young, who agreed with the approval of the contract to Petroleum Traders. We are requesting full Board concurrence for a contract award to Petroleum Traders in the amount of $444,501.00 for the diesel purchases. Petroleum Traders are paid upon invoicing after delivery, which is spread out incrementally throughout the contract period. Recommend Full Board Approval.
10. RESOLUTION: APPROVAL OF FUEL CONTRACT – JANUARY 2021 TO JUNE 2021
EXPLANATION: On March 10, 2020, the price of diesel fuel dropped such that it was
prudent to obtain quotes for diesel fuel for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
There were 3 compliant bidders. Petroleum Traders submitted the low compliant bid at $1.5084 per gallon, including freight, for 330,000 gallons. The Executive Director advised the Board Chair, Mr. Young, who agreed with the approval of the contract to Petroleum Traders.
We are requesting full Board concurrence for a contract award to Petroleum Traders in the amount of $497,772.00 for the diesel purchases.
Petroleum Traders are paid upon invoicing after delivery, which is spread out incrementally throughout the contract period.
Recommend Full Board Approval.
PURPOSE
MISSION
VISION
The Omaha metro area needs reliable, quality public transportation to grow sustainably and serve the diverse needs of our residents.
Together, Metro connects our community, through quality transit services to the people and places that matter most.
Metro is a valued transportation choice for all members of our community and a vital partner in Omaha’s future.
Metro aims to realize this vision by cultivating and investing in:Collaborative communication
Employee empowerment
Culture of respect & appreciation
Well-maintained equipment & facilities
Up-to-date technology & processes
Ongoing training & safety efforts
Collaborative partnerships to improve our service
Outstanding rider communication & experience
Recognition of Metro’s value to the community
VALUESUnity: We are a team with a common purpose.Responsibility: We take pride in our work and are committed to going above and beyond.Care: We care about our customers and each other.Resourcefulness: We are adaptable and driven to overcome challenges.Learning: We are always training for tomorrow.Appreciation: We are motivated to provide a quality of life for those we love through competitive wages and compensation.
PROJECT PHOENIX
PROJECT PHOENIX
Project Phoenix aims to make Metro a great place to work by creating a stronger culture and improving the
way we work together
RECOGNITION OF METRO’S
VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICE
UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY AND
PROCESSES TO ENSURE QUALITY EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICE
CLEAN, FUNCTIONING,
WELL-MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
OUTSTANDING RIDER COMMUNICATION AND
EXPERIENCE -“THE RIDER COMES
FIRST”
EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT
THROUGH CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND REWARD
ONGOING TRAINING &
SAFETY EFFORTS FOR ALL
DEPARTMENTS
TRANSPARENT 2-WAY
COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION
A CULTURE OF MUTUAL RESPECT,
APPRECIATION, AND TEAMWORK
METRO IS A VALUED TRANSPORTATION CHOICE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND A VITAL PARTNER IN OMAHA’S FUTURE.
VISION:
SERVICE COLLABORATIONS, RIDER EXPERIENCE
MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, AND TRAINING
COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, AND
CAREERS
PROJECT PHOENIX | PAGE 1
Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA
2222 Cuming Street Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
January 30, 2020 MINUTES
The Transit Authority of the City of Omaha Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., in the Authority’s Administration Building, 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Notice was given in advance of the meeting by publication in the Omaha World Herald. For the benefit of the public in attendance, a copy of the Open Meetings Law is posted in the meeting room and the Agenda is published on the display in the facility lobby. The following persons were in attendance at the meeting:
Authority Board:
Mr. Michael Young, Chair Mr. Jay Lund, Vice Chair Ms. Amy Haase, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Daniel Lawse Ms. Julia Plucker
Authority Staff:
C. Simon, Executive Director E. Simpson, Legal/Human Resource Director (Absent) D. Finken, Finance Director D. Jameson, Safety Director K. Shadden, Operations Director L. Barritt, Marketing Director G. Bradley, Maintenance Director J. Willoughby, Senior Project Manager Engineering/Transportation/Planning (Absent) J. Rumery, Grant Administrator (Absent) Others Present: Other Metro staff Other MAPA staff Other Intelliride staff Stephen Osberg Jim Brentlinger Kimara Snipe Marisa Martinez Bill Troe Linda Lovgren
Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
Agenda Item #1: Call to order
Mr. Young called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. For the benefit of the public in attendance, a copy of the Open Meetings Law has been posted in the meeting room and the Agenda is published on the display in the facility lobby. Agenda Item #2: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings Mr. Young entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting on January 30, 2020. Motion by Mr. Lund; Second by Ms. Haase ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES. Agenda Item #3a: Administrative Reports (C. Simon)
Metro is currently short 1 operator Metro continues to advertise for skilled mechanics, and recently brought back some retired mechanics
on a part-time basis to fill in the gap in Maintenance
Agenda Item # 3b: Administrative Reports (D. Jameson)
All Maintenance and Utility staff concluded their Smith System and ORBT bus driving training last week. We plan to start early next month with Operator training on ORBT buses. The second phase of training with the Operators will include familiarization and initial driving the bus, inside our bus barn. This will follow by platform training and then ORBT public information training.
2 of the new paratransit vans that were delivered were built incorrectly by the factory, as the left side seating was installed in the wrong location, too far forward. The other 2 vans have the same issue, but are still at the dealer. They now have to replace the flooring to repair. The manufacturer is sending new floors next week to the dealer. ETA, hopefully in March. The balance of our order, 13 vans, the manufacturer is still awaiting the results of requisite FTA Altoona testing and certification because it is a new model year, (same as crash testing a new automobile); and we hope to have the balance of the vans by later in the summer.
The Guard Shack remains on order, and on schedule, and should arrive in late March. The Guard Shack will be located under the CNG canopy. This will allow maintenance staff to get out of inclement weather during the lengthy CNG fueling process.
We will be sending Tracy Wells to Smith System recertification training the 1st of April. Additionally, we will be sending R Sherping and R DeLeon to Kansas City in April for two days for Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility training.
Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020 BG&E staff has started re-painting the stripes in the bus barn. Beginning later next month, maintenance staff will start the summer-time process of checking a/c systems on buses.
The Quality Team from Project Phoenix continues to meet every other Friday. Quality Team members are bus operators, E Gomez, R Sosa, J Martinez, from maintenance, S Scheer, and from admin. staff, T Wells, R DeLeon and myself. This past month, work continued on fabric cleaning procedures for bus passenger seats, dialogue with company-wide recycling education campaign, maintenance department small equipment and trash issues at shelters and transit centers.
The CNG canopy installation is complete outside of our 22nd Street exit doors, however we are awaiting for the electricians to return to complete the wiring connections.
The TSA was here earlier this month as we finalized our plans for the next TSA SETA, (Security Enhancement Through Assessment) training exercise; (pass out Fact Sheet handout). We are working on Phase 3.
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This station is currently under construction, which may affect travel lanes or sidewalks
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CONSTRUCTION STAGESupdated 2.19.20
CANOPY INSTALLEDAn ORBT canopy has been installed! The ORBT system is being tested and will launch later this year
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Our crews are currently working on eight ORBT station locations: Westroads, 49th westbound, 24th westbound, 20th westbound, 15th westbound, 19th eastbound, 15th eastbound, and 10th eastbound.
Platforms are finished at 90th, 84th, 72nd, 62nd, 42nd & 33rd, and road barricades have been pulled. Lanes will continue to be opened as platforms are completed.
All ORBT buses are here! On Wednesday, February 12th, we hosed an event for the media and our ORBT stakeholder committee. More events will continue to be scheduled prior to the system launch.
As construction continues, informational messages will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and rideORBT.com’s construction updates page. Information will also be sent out internally to staff and to the Public Works email list.
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Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020
Agenda Item #4: Succession Task Force Update (J. Lund & A. Haase)
Mr. Lund and Ms. Haase reported to the Board that the Succession Task Force met for the third time several weeks ago to interview two qualifying search firms that meet Metro’s criteria. One firm was chosen unanimously. This firm has a good track record and specifically works within transit. The Succession Task Force feels that Metro will be able to form a strong partnership with the chosen firm. The task force will meet monthly, and the next scheduled meeting will be March 23 and 24, 2020. Agenda Item #5: Administrative Report (C. Simon) Mr. Simon informed the Board that Metro is working on a public transit safety plan required by the FTA. The State of Nebraska has contracted with SRF consulting to assist in its development. Several meetings have already occurred towards creation of the plan. Mr. Bill Troe of SRF presented to the Board that all transit agencies are expected to have the final plan in place by July 20, 2020 and Metro should have no problem meeting this deadline. Metro will include 7 target areas that include risk analysis and mitigation strategies for each area. Mr. Simon notified the Board that fuel recently dropped to an annual low. Mr. Simon locked in a contact that will span from July to the end of December 2020, which will save Metro approximately $95,000. This occurred too late to add to the February Board agenda so the resolution will be brought forward at the March Board meeting. Lastly, Mr. Simon informed all in attendance at the Board meeting that Board members will be doing an walkthrough after the meeting to allow Metro employees the opportunity to meet and interact with Board members. Agenda Item #6: Executive Session Mr. Young entertained a motion to enter into Executive Session at 9:33 a.m. Motion by Mr. Lawse; Second by Ms. Haase. ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES. Mr. Young entertained a motion to return to Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. Motion by Mr. Lawse; Second by Mr. Lund. ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES.
Agenda Item #10: Date, Time and Place of Next Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020 Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. at Metro Transit Authority’s Administrative Building. Agenda Item #11: Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was entertained to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Motion by Mr. Lund; Second by Mr. Lawse to adjourn. ROLL CALL: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES.
____________________________________ Mr. Michael Young – Chair
____________________________________
Recording Secretary
ACTUAL BUDGET $$ % ACTUAL BUDGET $$ %VAR VAR VAR VAR
For the Two Months Ending Friday, February 28, 2020
February YEAR TO DATE
Leg/HR Subject E. Simpson Mar-20 Status_Date Status CompletionDate
Completed
A_1 Personnel Drug & Alcohol Generated DOT Random Drug/AlcoholTesting Notifications.
3/19/2020 Completed In Progress
A_2 COVID-19 Reviewed information and guidance; seriesof discusions with staff.
3/19/2020 In Progress On-going
A_3 Legal Litigation Series of discussions with legal counselrelative to pending litigation, discovery, etc.
3/19/2020 On-going On-going
A_4 Workers' Compensation-Court
Preparation of 2019 Self-Insurer Application,Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court forcontinuation of self-insurance.
3/19/2020 In Progress In Progress
A_5 Excess Insurance Preparation and submission of historicalclaim information and application forsubmission for quotes to renew excesscasualty insurance.
3/19/2020 In Progress Mid April In Progress
STAFFING ACTIVITY-- As of 3/19/2020
Department Present Staffing Level
Projected Additional Staffing Needs
Activity
Transportation
Bus Operators--Omaha 153 2 As of the date of this report, four operators were released from training at the end of February. On applicant is scheduled for an interview. Recruiting continues for qualified candidates via Careerlink, www.ometro.com, and involvement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Staff attended the spring job fair for Northeast Community Collect on March 3, 2020. Staff also attended the Bellevue Public Schools Career Expo on March 11, 2020.
Bus Operators--Council Bluffs 5 0
Paratransit Operators 28 3 As of the date of this report, one operator completed training. One candidate will be completing pre-employment testing. Recruiting continues for qualified candidates via Careerlink job posting, and www.ometro.com. Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Staff attended the spring job fair for Northeast Community Collect on March 3, 2020. Staff also attended the Bellevue Public Schools Career Expo on March 11, 2020.
Maintenance Skilled Mechanics 22 5 Recruiting continues for qualified candidates via Careerlink, www.ometro.com, and
involvement with MCC. Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Staff attended the spring job fair for Northeast Community Collect on March 3, 2020. Staff also attended the Bellevue Public Schools Career Expo on March 11, 2020.
Support Staff 11 5 The Stores position has been reposted. Metro continues to recruit for qualified candidates to fill the open maintenance positions. A candidate for Maintenance Helper declined the job offer. Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Staff attended the spring job fair for Northeast Community Collect on March 3, 2020. Staff also attended the Bellevue Public Schools Career Expo on March 11, 2020.
Building, Grounds & Equipment 3 0
Administration Supervisory Positions 16 3 Recruiting efforts continue for qualified candidates to fill the remaining Maintenance
Supervisor and Transportation Supervisor positions via Careerlink job postings, www.ometro.com, and bus hood signs. A Paratransit Supervisor has been hired, and will begin training March 23, 2020.
Support Staff – Full Time 25 0
Support Staff – Part Time 3 0
Total Maintenance Expense, per mileBus Series
# Buses in
SeriesFebruary 2020 Last 12 months Last 24 months YTD MPG
2002 11 $0.6932 $1.1605 $0.8199 4.55
2009 8 $0.8170 $1.2850 $1.1704 4.5
2010 23 $3.6591* $1.4096 $1.2126 4.25
2011 9 $1.3572* $1.6207 $1.5181 4.1
2013 8 $0.8406 $1.6356 $1.0820 4.6
2014 10 $1.6828 $1.3967 $1.0234 4.6
2015 5 $0.6077 $0.6230 0.6572 6.0
2018-CNG 14 $0.7888 $0.3815 N/A 3.8
2018-NF 5 $0.6500 $0.5325 N/A 5.3
2018-AD 20 $0.4290 $0.4208 N/A 6.3
Fleet Average 113
$1.4078*collision/eng.damage incl.
$1.0340 $0.8665 4.8
Last 12 & 24 month rows denote rolling calendars.
Route Short Name Route Early Departs% Early
DepartureOn Time Departs
% On Time
DepartureLate Departs
% Late Departure
Total
11 Leavenworth Street 842 11.5% 5,762 79.0% 694 9.5% 7,298
13 13th / L Street 1,700 14.1% 9,392 77.8% 986 8.2% 12,078
ROUTE On-Time Performance Departures: Summary, Chart, Table (No EOL TP) - CircleOn Time Performance report - Time Points only. No EOL (End Of Line) time point departures used in the Report. Early <-1m -1<=OnTime<=5m Late>5m
FiltersDate Range Between 02/01/2020 And 02/29/2020 And Hour of Day Between Between
0 And 24 And Route Short Name In List (11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 2, 24, 26, 3, 30, 34, 35, 36, 4, 5, 55, 8) And Is Last Stop in Trip? Equal to 0 And Departure Time Points to
Include (EOL not included by default) In List (Start of LIne (SOL) Time Point, Interior Time Point)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Grant Administration Update – Jeffrey Rumery:
Grant No. Description Grant Total Funding
Remaining 3/13/2020
Completed Projects Status of ongoing and completed
projects
NE-03-0041 Construct Transit Center(s); Buses
$6,646,607 $937,510
Rolling stock procurement, Westroads and Benson Park Transit Centers; split-funded NOTC upgrade.
Remaining funds will fund transit center enhancements and BRT project.
NE-04-0044 Creighton TC $2,993,130 $1,335,175
Creighton Transit Mall substantially complete on December 1. Phase II will start in Spring of 2019.
Phase 1 construction Complete. Phase 2 slated to start in Spring of 2019, with completion weather dependent.
NE-04-0045 State of Good Repair $9,063,380 $0 SGR I; SGR II; NOTC upgrade.
Grant has moved to close out
NE-04-0048 Crossroads TC $2,155,024 $2,020,187 BRT In progress
Will be used to design and construct stations, and related items, in conjunction with BRT stations.
NE-95-X001
(6) MD CNG; Fiber Optic; Transit Center;
BRT Planning; Rolling Stock
$4,135,000 $207,076
Alternative Analysis; 2013 Rolling stock procurement; BRT Preliminary Engineering, Project Administration. MOBY CNG buses.
Remainder of grant will be used for transit center technology.
Grant No. Description Grant Total Funding
Remaining 3/13/2020
Completed Projects Status of ongoing and completed
projects
NE-34-0004 Fuel Tank Replacement; SGR II; Rolling Stock
$2,489,925 $85,319 SGR II (split-funded) Underground fuel tank replacement,
Remaining funds for office furniture and small projects.
Posts: 3Likes: 85Currently averaging 32 likes per postComments: 617 new followers | 1.9% increase
Tweets: 29Impressions: 27,900Currently averaging 878 impressions per tweetMentions: 20Profile visits: 43826 new followers | 5.7% increase
As of March 16, we are trying to reserve our social channels for informative posts only. With this approach, we are decreasing the amount of posts across all of our channels and keeping focus on COVID-19 updates and any public information we deem important for our audiences.
MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS
ORBT UPDATE
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Our crews are currently working on eleven ORBT station locations: Westroads, 49th westbound, 24th westbound, 20th westbound, 15th westbound, 12th westbound, Park Ave eastbound, 24th eastbound, 19th eastbound, 15th eastbound, and 10th eastbound.
Platforms are finished at 90th, 84th, 72nd, 62nd, 42nd & 33rd, and road barricades have been pulled. Lanes will continue to be opened as platforms are completed.
We hosted two open house events about the transition from Route 2 to ORBT this fall to help riders plan for how their trips may change. A third open house was canceled due to concerns with COVID-19. An online comment form was open through the end of the day on Tuesday, March 24th.
As construction continues, informational messages will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and rideORBT.com’s construction updates page. Information will also be sent out internally to staff and to the Public Works email list.
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EARNED MEDIA SUMMARY2.20.20 - 3.18.20
Total Stories: 24Ad Value: $27,621Publicity Value: $83,076
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Omaha Press ClubLeadership OmahaAvenue ScholarsORBT Stakeholder CommitteeMAPA Transportation ConversationQUADNTI Training: Crisis CommunicationsORBT Open House (Nebraska State Building)ORBT Open House (UNO Thompson Center)
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