HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2012-R0425 - Memo Of Agreement - LMPO, TXDOT - Mutual Responsibilities - 11/08/2012Resolution No. 2012—RO425
November 8, 2012
Item No. 5.16
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act.
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) promulgated regulations 23 CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to make provisions for cooperative
mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process in
the Lubbock MPO Metropolitan Planning Area and to provide a single agreement
between the State, MPO, and Public Transportation Operator(s) in accordance with 23
CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 450.314, Metropolitan Planning Agreements, further
requires that the MPO, the State, and the Public Transportation Operator(s) cooperatively
determine their mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation
planning process in clearly identified written agreements between the MPO, the State(s),
and the Public Transportation Operator(s) serving the metropolitan planning area; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that to the extent possible, a single agreement
between all responsible parties be developed to include specific provisions for
cooperatively developing and sharing information related to the development of financial
plans that support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) (§450.322), the
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (§450.324), the Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP) (§450.314) and development of the annual listing of
obligated projects (§450.332); and
WHEREAS, the Public Transportation Operator for the urbanized area of the City
of Lubbock is the City of Lubbock.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Memorandum of Agreement between
the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation
Policy Committee, acting as the legal representative of the Lubbock Metropolitan
Planning Organization, and the Texas Department of Transportation, to make provisions
for cooperative mutual responsibilities and to specify that the Unified Planning Work
Program (UPINT) will detail and document the mutual and separate responsibilities,
deliverables, and associated costs as required by federal laws. Said Memorandum of
Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth
herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council.
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Passed by the City Council this 8th day of November , 2012.
ATTEST:
eb ca Garza, City Secret y
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Lee Ann Dumbauld
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fa P tt
Assist7t City Attorney
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GLEK,C. IZOOtRTSON, MAYOR
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Resolution No. 2012--RO425
Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization
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WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA-LU) promulgated regulations 23 CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to make provisions for cooperative mutual
responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process in the Lubbock MPO
Metropolitan Planning Area and to provide a single agreement between the State, MPO, and Public
Transportation Operator(s) in accordance with 23 CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 450.314, Metropolitan Planning Agreements, further requires that the MPO,
the State, and the public transportation operator(s) cooperatively determine their mutual responsibilities in
carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process in clearly identified written agreements
between the MPO, the State(s), and the public transportation operator(s) serving the metropolitan
planning area; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that to the extent possible, a single agreement between all
responsible parties be developed to include specific provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing
information related to the development of financial plans that support the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan (MTP) (§450.322), the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (§450.324), the
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (§450.314) and development of the annual listing of obligated
projects (§450.332); and
WHEREAS, the Public Transportation Operator for the urbanized area of the City of Lubbock is
the City of Lubbock.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE OF
THE LUBBOCK METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION:
THAT the Chairperson of the Transportation Policy Committee of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning
Organization is hereby authorized and directed to approve and adopt for and on behalf of the Lubbock
Metropolitan Planning Organization a Memorandum of Agreement between the Lubbock Metropolitan
Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Committee, acting as the legal representative of the
Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the City of
Lubbock, to make provisions for cooperative mutual responsibilities and to specify that the Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP) will detail and document the mutual and separate responsibilities,
deliverables, and associated costs as required by federal laws. Said Memorandum of Agreement is
attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the Committee.
Adopted by the Transportation Policy Committee on this, the /G day of &—z . 12012.
Honorable Tom Head, Chairman
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A EST:
Tera Davis, MF ecretary
APP OVED ASTIONTENT:
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H. David Jones, Tran partation Planning Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Laur Pratt, Assistant City Attorney
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Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Memorandum of Agreement
between
The Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Texas Department of Transportation,
and the City of Lubbock
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is entered into, by and between, the Lubbock
Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Committee, acting as the
legal representative of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization in the Lubbock
urbanized area, hereinafter called the "MPO", the Texas Department of Transportation,
hereinafter called "State," and the City of Lubbock, hereinafter called "City."
WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient. Transportation Equity Act:
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) promulgated regulations 23 CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to make provisions for cooperative
mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning process in
the Lubbock MPO Metropolitan Planning Area and to provide a single agreement
between the State, MPO, and Public Transportation Operators) in accordance with 23
CFR 450.314; and
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 450.314, Metropolitan Planning Agreements, further
requires that the MPO, the State, and the public transportation operator(s) cooperatively
determine their mutual responsibilities in carrying out the metropolitan transportation
planning process in clearly identified written agreements between the MPO, the State(s),
and the public transportation operator(s) serving the metropolitan planning area; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that to the extent possible, a single agreement
between all responsible parties be developed to include specific provisions for
cooperatively developing and sharing information related to the development of financial
plans that support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) (§450.322), the
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (§450.324), the Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP) (§450.314) and development of the annual listing of
obligated projects (§450.332).
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
A. In order to cooperatively determine their mutual responsibilities in carrying out
the metropolitan transportation planning process:
It is agreed by the parties that the City will perform transit -planning
activities as required by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and
regulations within the MPO Metropolitan Area Boundary.
2. It is agreed by the parties that the MPO and the City will work together to
ensure that transit -planning activities are carried out in a cooperative,
continuing, and comprehensive manner.
It is agreed by the parties that the City will provide information necessary
to the MPO in order for the MPO to satisfy applicable Federal, State and
local laws and regulations. The City shall also provide demographic
information as requested by the MPO concerning ridership.
B. In order to make provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information
related to the development of financial plans that support the MTP and the TIP, it
is agreed by the parties that the City will assist the MPO in preparing documents
and reports necessary to satisfy Federal, State and local laws and regulations. As a
minimum this shall include the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the
Transportation Improvement Program, the Public Participation Policy, and the
Unified Planning Work Program. The City shall also provide a copy of its annual
Technical Study to the MPO when it is completed.
C. The State, the City (acting as the public transportation operator), and the MPO
shall cooperatively develop a listing of projects (including investments in
pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) for which funds under
23 U.S.C. or 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 were obligated in the preceding program year.
D. In order to detail and document these responsibilities, deliverables, and associated
costs in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP):
1. The MPO will provide necessary support and information to the City that
will assist it in carrying out its responsibilities as outlined in this
agreement provided the work is included in the MPO's Unified Planning
Work Program.
2. The MPO and the City will enter into a service agreement prior to October
1 of each year outlining the services that the City will perform for the
MPO during the upcoming Fiscal Year and the respective costs for those
services. These services must be shown in the approved MPO Unified
Planning Work Program. This service agreement becomes a part of this
overall Memorandum of Agreement upon execution by both parties.
E. The City agrees to provide staff to attend any public meeting that the MPO may
schedule during the revision of any of the above documents to answer questions
concerning transit by citizens. The MPO, will, to the greatest extent possible,
coordinate meeting schedules with City staff.
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1. The City will provide to the MPO agendas and background material for all
meetings of the Lubbock Public Transit Advisory Board as well as any
public hearing or other officially called meetings. The MPO will provide
staff members to attend meetings of the Lubbock Public Transit Board.
2. The City shall have representatives on the MPO's Transportation Policy
Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee.
F. This Memorandum of Agreement remains in effect until cancelled by any party.
Cancellation of this agreement may be made by notification to the other
parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the
cancellation.
Signed this the /'-' day of 6-e- - 2012.
LUBBOCK METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Tom Head, Lubbock County Judge
Chairman, Transportation Policy Committee
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
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H. David Jones, Exe utive Director
Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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aur Pratt
Ass' tant City Attorney
STATE OF TEXAS
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Texas Department of Transportation
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CITY OF LUBBOCK
Glen C. obertson, Mayer
City Lubbock
ATTEST:
Reb cca Garza, City Secret
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Lee Ann Dumbatid, City Manager
City of Lubbock
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Q
aura att
Assio6nt City Attorney
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