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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2137 - Grant Application - USDOT - Section 9A Capital Assistance, Citibus - 09/12/1985DGV:js RFSnI 1ITTnN Resolution #2137 September 12, 1985 Agenda Item #30 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN AMENDMENT TO A GRANT APPLICA- TION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs; and WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant gives an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and WHEREAS, it is the goal of the applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definite procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. THAT the Mayor is authorized to execute and file a grant application amendment on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas with the U.S. Department of Transportation, to aid in the financing of capital assistance projects pursuant to Section 9A of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. SECTION 2. THAT the Mayor is authorized to execute and file such application an assurance or any other document required by the U.S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. SECTION 3. THAT the General Manager of the City Transit Management Company, Inc., is authorized (insofar as the City is concerned) to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application for the project. SECTION 4. THAT the Mayor is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs. SECTION 5. THAT the Mayor is authorized to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Texas with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Texas for aid in financing of capital assistance projects. SECTION 6. THAT the City of Lubbock does hereby agree to provide matching funds for such Capital Assistance which shall be an amount not to exceed Forty -Eight Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty -Nine Dollars ($48,759) of which Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty -Six Dollars ($19,656) are for the twenty percent Non -Federal match required on projects proposed on the Grant Application Amendment. Such matching funds shall be in cash or in-kind services. Passed by the City Council this ATTEST: e Boyd, City Secretary 12th day of September , 1985. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 1. a4e4'k_ Sy vester C. Cantu, Administrative Assistant APPROVED AS TO FORM: Don�ffd G. Vandiver, Assistant City Attorney - 2 - APPLICATION TO AMEND PROJECT NO. TX -90-0006-01 FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 9A PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED In Behalf of THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS o f For the Year Beginning October 1, 1983 Amendment: Beginning October 1, 1985 Prepared By The City of Lubbock - Transit Department 762-6411 P. O. Box 2000 LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79457 OPINION OF COUNSEL This communication will serve as the requisite opinion of counsel to be filed with the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, United States Department of Transportation, in connection with the application of the City of Lubbock, Texas for financial assistance pursuant to the provisions of Section 9A of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended (the "Act"), for capital assistance project(s). I understand that the City of Lubbock has been duly designated as a recipient in accordance with the provisions of Section 9A of the Act, and that the Urban Mass Transportation Administration has concurred in/acknowledged that designation". The legal authority for the City of Lubbock's ability to carry out capital assistance projects directly, by lease, contract, or otherwise is set forth below: ' 1. The City of Lubbock is authorized under Article III, Section 5, Con- stitution of the State of Texas, and Article 1165 V.T.C.S. and the Lubbock City Charter to provide and assist public transportation by acquisition, construction and operation of existing or additional transit facilities. This assistance may be provided by the City of Lubbock or by lease arrangements with other parties. 2. The authority of the City of Lubbock to provide for its share of project funds is set forth in the resolution authorizing the filing of application. 3. I have reviewed the pertinent Federal, State and local laws, and I am of the opinion that there is no legal impediment to your making appli- cations for Section 9A assistance. Furthermore, as a result of my examinations, I find that there is no pending or threatened litigation or other action which might in any way adversely affect the proposed project(s), or the ability of the City of Lubbock to carry out such projects(s). Respectfully submitted, Donald G. Vandiver Assistant City Attorney DGV:js F SECTION 9A CERTIFICATION Certification is given by the recipient named herein, City of Lubbock, Texas, with respect to it application for assistance pursuant to Section 9A of the Urban Mass Transportation Act.of 1964, as amended (49 U.S.C. Section 1601 et seq.) ("the Act"), filed with the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA), as to the following: A. That it has or will have the legal, financial and technical capacity to carry out the proposed program of projects; B. That it has or will have satisfactory continuing control, through operation or lease or otherwise, over the use of the facilities and equipment, and will maintain such facilities and equipment. C. That it will comply with the provisions as prescribed by Section 5 (m) of the Act. D. That it will give the rate required by Seciton 5(m) of this Act to any person presenting a medicare care duly issued'to that person pursuant to Title II or Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; E.- In carrying out procurement under Section 9A that it will use compe- petitive procurements as defined by UMTA, will not use procurements utilizing exclusionary or discriminatory specifications, and will carry out procurement in compliance with applicable Buy America provisions. F. That �t has complied with the following requirements of Section 9(f) to: a. Make available to the public information concerning the amount of funds available under Section 9A and the program of projects that the recipient proposes to undertake with such funds; b. Develop a proposed program of projects concerning activities to be funded in consultation with interested parties, including pri- vate transportation providors; c. Published a proposed program of projects in such a manner to afford affected citizens, private transportation providors, and as appropriate, local elected officials an opportunity to examine its content and to submit comments on the proposed program of projects and on the performance of•the recipient; d. Afforded an opportunity for a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on the proposed program of projects; e. Considered comments and views, particularly those of private transportation providers, and, if deemed appropriate, modified the.proposed program of projects; and G. That Jt has available and will provide the required amount of funds in accordance with Section 9 (k)(1) of the Act, and will comply with the requirements of Sections 8 and 16 of the Act. H. That it has a locally developed process to solicit and consider public comment prior to raising fares or implementing a major reduction of transit service. The provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U.S.C., apply to any certifications or submissions under this section. c Abtorney's Signature (Assistant City Attorney) Alan Henry, mayor September 12, 1985 Title of Authorizing Official Date 762-6411 P. O. Box 2000 Mr. Wilbur Hare LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79457 UMTA Regional Office 819 Taylor Street, Suite 9A32 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 , Dear Mr. Hare: Pursuant to the procedures described in UMTA C 9100.1A, the City of Lubbock hereby certifies that the project assurances provided in Attachments 1 and 2, inclusive, of the subject circular shall be applicable to and incorporated by reference in any application filed by the City of Lubbock for a capital, operating, or planning grant under Section 3, 3(a)(1)(C), 4(i), 5, 9A, 9 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, as well as for transit related projects under the Federal Aid Urban systems and Interstate Transfer Programs (Sections 142 and 103(e)(4), respectively, of Title 23 of the United States Code). Sin e , an He y Mayor The undersigned chief legal counsel for the City of Lubbock hereby certifies the City of Lubbock has authority under State and local law to comply with the subject assurances and that the certification above has been legally made. Donald G�.V a � Assistant City Attorney September 12, 1985 Date NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING X RE: City of Lubbock Section 9A . Capital Grant Application,'" An` Amendment .... THE :STATE, OF TEXAS PoorttonitviorraPu°bi chearing ven that nwilill COUNTY O F LUBBOCK be afforded in the Citibus Confer-,. ence Room, $gt Texas Avenue at Before me Dorothy Russel 12:30 P.m., Tuesday, August 27, 11085, for the Purpose of consider -ab c 'I r for Lubbock County. Texas on this day T w i I a personally appeared A p �� [no Projects for which financial as., A IV A R slstance is being sought from the Urban Mass Transportation of the Southwestern Newspa-, pers Corporation, publishers of t Act of 1964, as amended, generally de -e -,Journal — Morning. Evening and Sunday, who scribed follows: being by me duly sworn did depos as �°�: a°rthea°m'�ea The wspa er hai ben published continuously for more Uerga� once than fifty-two weeks prior to the cation will consistotthepurchase, of. .two handicapped equipped — tire sbus hine; her miscellaneous at Lubbock County. Texas and the attached print- tire machine; miscellaneous shop' edQ ed c0 p. y of the . tools; and an office copier. Total cost Is estimated at $108,280opv of the or inal and was printed in the Lubbock Avalanche -,Journal on the followin for the new projects. The City of 189 198 289 Words Ca 3 5 t P e i es° p�epartment of—W9 and Public Transportation will finance — $12,776; and $78,62/ will come fromr _ UMTA. The project Is Proposed to begin alter October t. Iv85. 1 No persons, families or businesses, C✓ _ will be displaced by these projects.` {—� �G. There will be no significant envi, ronmental impactupon the urban Account Mana er = area. The Proposed projects are Ia conformance with comprehn-}ive ,. land use and transportation P,ans- LUBBOCK AVALANCHE,JOURN for the area. The City of Lubbock Provides a �, Southwestern News ,a eCS COr OC. p P p demand -responsive system, which . serves the needs of the elderly and handicapped, and half fare on all regular transit routes. City Transit Management Company, Inc. pro- Subscribed and sworn to before m A vides the incidental charter ser- '.rr t11� u s t 85 vice In the Lubbock urbanized l9 area. Interested persons or agencies < may submit orally In writing evl- dence and recommendations with v. respect to said projects on or be- fore September Il, Projects nary program of projects are are available to the public at Citibus Offices and the final program of FORM 58-10 Projects will, also, be available all - the Cilibus Offices, Bill Texas Avq nue.Notary Pubtrc General Manager lend For The State of Texas M y Commsslon PioGen pires Nov. Box 2aoo Ex9, 1938 Lubbock, Texas 79457 .__ „ OMS ADDroval No. 29-R02111 424-101 STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) Prescribed by GSA, Federal Wanapement Cireviar 74-7 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. APPLI• a. IIW1B.LR 3. STATE a. VUf.IBER - CANT'S APPLI- A;rLiCA- TION IrENTI•b. 1. TYPF FFEAFFLICATINN Of b. DATE DATE Year month day ACTION ® ArPUCCATION CATION Year month day 19 F;ER ASSIGNED 19 (More Ft^ NTIV?T PPO ❑ UOTiMON OF I ea Lve Loz) (D REPORT OF FEDN:AL Air` ON Blank 4. LEGAL APPLICANTIRECIPIENT 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. a. Applicant Neme ; City of Lubbock 75-6000-590-W b. Organlaaticn unit ; Transit Department (Citibus) POBox 2000 e. Street/P.O..P.O. Street/P.O. Box 5' PPO. o. NUIdBEP, d, c;ty t Lubbock a. County t Lubbock CRAM b. TITLE. f. state Texas79457 g. YIP Cede: (From Section 9A h. contest Demon (Name John L. Wilson (806) 762-6411, x2380 Federal Cataloo) Capital Assistance & telephone No.) es 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT c. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT Capital Assistance Program: purchase 3 vans (5-9 as p A-Stste H -Community Action Agency engers) ; . bus benches, signs and shelters; 18 A/C S• -interstate I- Higher Educational Institution C-Substate J- Inman Tr;be District K -Glace (Sp.c(fy): conversion kits; construct 3 bus pull-outs; improve D parking lot; purchase phone announcement system; 2 --County ty F -School District vans (5-14 passengers) ; bus washer compressor; tire G -Special Purpose District Enter appropriate tatter Q machine; office copier; and miscellaneous shop tools. 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE A-9a3ie Grr-nt D -Insurance 3 -Supplemental Crant E -Other Enter appro- C-LDan priers leiterW :O. Ar%EA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Nemec of cities, eountiss, 11. ESTIMATED NUM- 12. TYPE OF APPL;CATiON States, etc.) SER OF PERSONS g^ l:_New C-Rovisien E-Av entction Lubbock Urbanized Area BENEFITING 187, 901 D-Ilenewsl D -Continuation Enter appropriate letter 13. PROPOSED FUNDING 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANCE (ror 12c or 1Ye) -Increase Dollar: F -Other (Sp;cify): B-Docrea:o L`c!lars _71A e. FEDERAL 1 = 415,75 .00 e. APPLICANT b. PROJECT 19 19 Duration G-Dacreasa Ua:stion -C-Increaso b. APPLICANT I 36,378 CO G-rancellatiou e. STATE 67,560 ,00 15. PROJECT START 17. PROJECT DATE Year month day DURATION Enter appro- �D d. LOCAL .DO %985 10 1 12 b(orahs prints lcarr(a) e. CTNER 0.., 18. ESTIMATED DATE TO Year month cloy la. EXISTING FEDERAL 10ENTiFICATiON N(JMCER BE FEDERAL IAGE�DN YOB 19 85 .9 13 '' r t. TOTAL s 519, 692. ace 2Q. FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE R -_-QUEST (Name. City, State, ZIP cods) t 21. REMARKS ADDED DOT UMTA Region VI, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 O Yes a rap 22. a. To the Last of my knowledge and belief, b. If raquired by 0,313 Clr:ul3r 1-95 this application was submitted• pursuant to in. No re. Reaponas date In this 1rearr!iCai0J/2pplic3ti0n aro slructions therein, to erproruiaka cloarir,:haus., and all reagens" are &;Lathed: sponse attached THE true end corrtct, the documrent has been APPLICANT duly euthoriter' by the governing body et t--� Q) ❑ ❑ CERTIFICS Me y;liernC and the e;; ;cant will comply THAT D r.'i'h the attathad at sratcss If the atsist- (Z) ❑ { ar.:a is sgprovrd. (3) ❑ ❑ 23. I a. TYPED NAVE AND TITLE b. SIG E G DATE SIGNED CERTIFYING Year month day TiEF. Alan Henry,SENTATIVE Mayor Q�L19 85 09 13 24. AGENCY NAME 25. ^FPLICA- Year month day - TfCti RECEIVED 19 25. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 2E. FEDERAL APPLICATION C.IDENTIFICATION Ei 29. ADDRESS 30. FEDERAL GRANT IDENTIFICATION 31. ACTION TAY.EN 32. FUNDING Year month day 34. Year monik day ❑ a. AWARDEO 33. ACTION DATE t. 19 STARTING DATF. 19 a. FEDERAL t .00 b. APPLICANT DO 35. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA- 3G. Year month day ❑ !. REJECTED TION (Name and telephone number) ENDING ^ ❑ c. RETURNED FOR c. STATE .00 DATE DATE 19 d. LOCAL .00 37. REMARKS ADDED AMENDMENT ❑ 4. DEFERRED e. OTHER CO ❑ s W IaDRAWN f. TOTAL S .00 ❑ Yes flNo e. In taking above action, any comments teceivtd from elnaringhcuses were can. b. FEDERAL A ENCY 14-95 OFFICIAL sid.red. If aRencp response is due under proviticns of Part 1. WAD Circular A -SS, (Name and totephons no.) FEDERAL AGENCY It Aas been or is being mods A--95 ACTION 424-101 STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) Prescribed by GSA, Federal Wanapement Cireviar 74-7 TO BE AMENDED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 11Tr_n��d ';,action 9A APPROVED PROGRAM BUDGET Urbanized Area: Lubbock, Texas Designated Recipient: City of Lubbock Grantee: City of Lubbock Program No.: TX -90-0006-01 Date:' September 1984 Bus and Bus Related Facilities: 1. Purchase of three vans 2. Purchase/install 18 A/C conversion units '3. Purchase/install 100 bus benches 4. Purchase 100 bus information signs 5. Purchase/install 36 bus shelters 6. Construction of two pull-outs 7: Telephone information system 8. Purchase land and building 9. Pave parking lot 10. Contingencies 11. Project administration PROGRAM ( .nST: Revenue Financing: NET PROGRAM COST: f ` Federal Share (80 percent) Local Share (20 percent) _— Original New Budget Change Amount $75,000 0 $75,000 117,000 0 117,000 15,000 0 15,000 10,000 0 10,000 149,000 0 149,000 17,600 0 17,600 400 0 400 0 112,803 112,803 28,000 0 28,000 10,500 0 10,500- 0,50021,436 21,436 0 21,436 $557,344 $0 $557,344 $445,875 $111...r.469 Total Federal Funds requested $445,875 Identification of Sources of Federal Financial Assistance: Description FFY APPN SOC LIM TA FPC Capital formula, Section 9A 83 '.,17 90 00 2 00 Capital formula, Section 9A 83 17 90 00 2 00 Maximum amount of Federal fur -cis to be expended under this grant * amended amount Amount $333,072 $112,803* $445,875 J Section 9A PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Urbanized Area: Lubbock Apportionment: $459,000 Subarea Apportionment RECIPIENTS: (1) City of Lubbock Transit Department (CLTD) $459,000 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (In Priority Order): Project Project Type Designated Description Amount P/C Recipient (1) Purchase 3 fully equipped vans (5-9 passengers) for the handicapped (B.1) $ 83,242 C CLTD (2) Purchase and install 18 air conditioner conversion unit kits (B.3) $ 89,252 C CLTD (3) Purchase and install bus benches (B.5) $ 11,000" C CLTD (4) Purchase and install bus information signs (B.6) $ 17,939 C CLTD (5) Purchase and install 32 bus stop shelters (B.4) $121,111 C CLTD (6) Construct 3 bus pull-out areas (B.8) $ 37,100 C CLTD (7) Purchase phone announcement system for after hours calls (B.2) $ 560 C CLTD "(8) Reconstruct (Paving) Bus Parking Lot (B.7) $ 45,000 C CLTD (9) Project Administration through 8"/85 (B.13) $ 16,208 C CLTD (10) Purchase 2 fully equipped vans (5-14 passengers) for the handicapped (B.9) $ 75,000 C CLTD (11) Purchase a bus washer compressor (B.12) $ 3,500 C CLTD (12) Purchase Office Copier (B.10) $ 3,500 C CLTD (13) Purchase Tire Machine (B.11) $ 4,500 C CLTD (14) Purchase Miscellaneous Shop Tools and equipment (B.11) $ 3,500 C CLTD (15) Contingencies 5% of (10) through (14) (B.14) $ 4,500 C CLTD (16) Project Administration for (10)through through (15) (B.13) $ 3,780 C CLTD SUBTOTAL $519,692 (Federal Share - $415,754) TOTAL PROGRAMMED $519,692 Urbanized Area: Designated Recipient Grantee: Program Number: Line Item Code 10.01.81 10.02.08 10.04.00 10.09.01 10.09.02 10.15.01 10.09.03 10.12.00 10.13.00 10.01.82 10.02.02, 10.03.02 10.03.03 10:16.00 32.00.00 GROSS PROGRAM COST Revenue Financing NET PROGRAM COST Federal Share State Share - Local Share SECTION 9A PROGRAM BUDGET Lubbock City of Lubbock Transit Department City of Lubbock Transit Department Bus and Bus Related Facilities Cost (B.1) Purchase 3 Vans $ 83,242 (B.2) Purchase Support Equipment Communications $ 560 (B.3) Equipmemnt Improvements - 18 A/C Conversion kits $ 89,252 (B.4) Purchase & Install 32 bus shelters $121,111 (B.5) Purchase & Install bus benches $ 10,000 (B.5) Force Account Work for Installing Equipment $ 1,000 (B.6) Purchase & Install bus stop signs $ 17,939 (B.7) Pave Parking Lot $ 45,000 (B.8) Construct 3 Bus Pull-outs $ 37,100 (B.9) Purchase 2 Vans $ 75,000 (B.10) Purchase Office Copier $ 3,500 (B.11) Purchase Tools $ 8,000 (B.12) Washer/Cleaning Equipment $ 3,500 (B.13) Project Administration $ 19,988 (B.14) Contingencies $ 4,500 $519,692 $519,692 $ 0 $519,692 $415,754 $ 67,560 $ 36,378 SECTION 9A SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBITS A. LABOR - The project will not adversely affect the employees of the transit system (City Transit Management, Company, Inc.) No employee will be laid off as a result of this project. Personnel working for CTMC are employed under the provisions of CTMC. These employees are, independent of any representation. The project will not adversely affect the employees of any other trans- portation system in the urbanized area. No carriers other than CTMC provide scheduled local service within the urban area. It is understood that the grant agreement will contain provisions deter- a mined by the Department of Labor, by which the City of Lubbock will warrant that the project will not adversely affect the employment and working conditions of the employees of CTMC and will agree that if any such employees are adversely affected, appropriate protection shall be afforded under the provisions of Section 13 (c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended B. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE DESCRIPTION - Citibus (City of Lubbock's transit system) is the only mass transit carrier in Lubbock. C. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT - The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 as amended require review of every proposed project to determine if it may have a "significant" or "substanital" impact on the environment, either adversely or favorably. Consequently, the impact the proposed Section 9A Capital Assistance program may have on the environment has been analyzed. It has been determined that NO significant negative impacts on the environment will result from the program. All projects are recommended as categorical exculsions as per 23 CFR, Part 771. This conclusion is substantiated below: Project Description: Under the amended project grant, the City of Lubbock proposes to purchase two handicapped equipped vans, a bus washer compressor, a tire machine, an office copier-, and miscellaneous shop tools/equipment. Projects which have or will have been completed by the time the amendment is submitted to UMTA include: 3 vans; 18 A/C conversion kits; bus benches, shelters, and signs; a phone announcement system; construction of a bus parking lot and 3 bus pull-outs. For the additional projects,••the objective is to replace two inefficient 1980 vans used in the Demand -Responsive Service. The other purchases are replacement items needed to improve/maintain operating efficiency. While total program cost is $519,692, only $98,280 are for the projects proposed under the grant amendment. No community disruption will result from this project as there will be no relocation of persons or businesses due to program activities. There will be no adverse employments effects or property losses resulting from the project. No manmade or natural resources will be destroyed or endangered as a result of this project. No historic or archeological site will be disturbed as a result of this project nor will any recreational or natural areas. Desirable community and regional growth will be enhanced, not disrupted, by the continuance of transit services due to the project. If transit services were reduced due to lack of efficient equipment, mobility in developing areas would be'limited and access to public facilities and services would be lessened especially for those who have no alternative means of transportation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project will consist of 1. Purchase of two new handicapped equipped vans and related equipment (radio, wheelchair lifts). The seating capacity and number of W/C tiedowns will vary from 5 to 14 passengers and 3 to 5 tiedowns. These vans will be replacements necessary to provide current level of service for the handicapped and elderly. The two vans to be replaced were purchased in 1980 and currently have over 115,000 miles each. It is estimated that cost of each van will be $37,500 including delivery costs. 2. Purchase new bus washer compressor. The current compressor is over 30 years old and failing. Parts are difficult to locate for frequent repairs. It is estimated that it will cost about $3,500 to purchase a new compressor to replace it. 3. Purchase new tire machine. The present tire machine is inadequate for the larger tires of the GMC coaches. It is causing bead damage to the large tires which has resulted in scraping of tires that have some good tread on them. It is estimated that it will cost $4,500 to purchase a new tire machine to replace the old one. 4. Purchase miscellaneous shopttools/equipment. It is estimated that about $3,500 will be required to purchase new tools to -replace present ones which have become obsolete or damaged. Major items to beapurchased are: transmission jack, brake meter, pneumatic wrench and hydralic jack. 5. Purchase new office copier. The present copier was purchased in 1981, requires constant maintenance resulting in downtime and supplies overuse, and produces poor quality copies. It is estimated that it will cost $3,500 to purchase a new copier. This program of Section Financial Assistance for capital improvements for the City of Lubbock will allow for the continuation of transit services as presently provided by City Transit Management, Company, Inc. All projects in the program are intended as replacements for existing items. Replacement of the office and maintenance items will aid in keeping operation expenses at their present level. Replacement of the vans will assure a fleet of vehicles for provision of current level of service to the elderly and handicapped.