CTC PROJECTS

Application for Federal Assistance

Recipient ID:	6106
Recipient Name:	CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
Project ID:	LA-90-X250-00
Budget Number:	1 - Budget Pending Approval
Project Information:	2003 FORMULA GRANT

Part 1: Recipient Information

Project Number:	LA-90-X250-00
Recipient ID:	6106
Recipient Name:	CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
Address:	2250 FLORIDA BLVD , BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 0000
Telephone:	(225) 389-8920
Facsimile:	(225) 389-8919

Union Information

Recipient ID:	6106
Union Name:	AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION LOCAL 1549
Address 1:	2250 FLORIDA BLVD.
Address 2:
City:	BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
Contact Name:	EVELYN MODICA
Telephone:	(225) 389-8920
Facsimile:	(225) 389-8919

Part 2: Project Information

Project Type:	Grant
Project Number:	LA-90-X250-00
Project Description:	2003 FORMULA GRANT
Recipient Type:	Transit Authority
FTA Project Mgr:	Jesse Balleza
Recipient Contact:	Dona McLean
New/Amendment:	None Specified
Amend Reason:	Initial Application

Fed Dom Asst. #:	20507
Sec. of Statute:	5307
State Appl. ID:	None Specified
Start/End Date:	Oct. 01, 2002 - Dec. 31, 2004
Recvd. By State:	Apr. 02, 2003
EO 12372 Rev:	Not Applicable
Review Date:	None Specified
Planning Grant?:	NO
Program Date (STIP/UPWP/FTA Prm Plan) :	Dec. 17, 2002
Program Page:	None Specified
Application Type:	Electronic

Supp. Agreement?:	No
Debt. Delinq. Details:

Gross Project Cost:	$7,269,529
Adjustment Amt:	$0
Total Eligible Cost:	$7,269,529
Total FTA Amt:	$5,849,477
Total State Amt:	$0
Total Local Amt:	$1,420,052
Other Federal Amt:	$0
Special Cond Amt:	$0

Special Condition:	None Specified
S.C. Tgt. Date:	None Specified
S.C. Eff. Date:	None Specified
Est. Oblig Date:	None Specified
Pre-Award Authority?:	Yes
Fed. Debt Authority?:	No
Final Budget?:	No

Urbanized Areas

UZA ID	UZA Name
220830	BATON ROUGE, LA

Congressional Districts

State ID	District Code	District Official
22	6	Richard H Baker

Project Details

Annual formula grant for CTC to provide for eligible expenses under preventive maintenance, project administration, ADA, planning, CMAQ, and vehicles.

Part 3: Budget

Project Budget

	Quantity	FTA Amount	Tot. Elig. Cost
SCOPE
111-00 BUS - ROLLING STOCK	8	$738,700	$890,000
ACTIVITY
11.12.02 BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS	2	$415,000	$500,000
11.12.15 BUY REPLACEMENT VAN	6	$323,700	$390,000
SCOPE
442-00 METROPOLITAN PLANNING	0	$250,000	$312,500
ACTIVITY
44.23.01 LONGTERM TRANS PLAN - SYSTEM LEVEL	0	$250,000	$312,500
SCOPE
119-00 TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS)	0	$45,313	$47,698
ACTIVITY
11.92.06 PURCHASE BICYCLE ACCESS, FACIL & EQUIP ON BUSES	0	$45,313	$47,698
SCOPE
300-00 OPERATING ASSISTANCE	0	$1,318,146	$1,647,683
ACTIVITY
30.80.01 Operating Asst - 80% CMAQ (Use FPC 00)	0	$1,318,146	$1,647,683
SCOPE
117-00 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS (BUS)	0	$3,497,318	$4,371,648
ACTIVITY
11.79.00 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION	0	$534,398	$667,998
11.7A.00 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE	0	$2,509,920	$3,137,400
11.7C.00 NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE	0	$453,000	$566,250

Estimated Total Eligible Cost:			$7,269,529

Federal Share:			$5,849,477

Local Share:			$1,420,052

OTHER (Scopes and Activities not included in Project Budget Totals)

No Amendment Funding Source information is available for the selected project

Alternative Fuel Codes

11.12.02	BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS	Diesel Fuel
11.12.15	BUY REPLACEMENT VAN	Diesel Fuel

Extended Budget Descriptions

11.12.02	BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS	2	$415,000	$500,000

To purchase 2 buses to replace 2 currently in fleet which have exceeded the useful life as designated by the federal regulations.

11.12.15	BUY REPLACEMENT VAN	6	$323,700	$390,000

To purchase 6 vans for service to replace those in current fleet which have exceeded the useful life as designated by the federal regulations.

44.23.01	LONGTERM TRANS PLAN - SYSTEM LEVEL	0	$250,000	$312,500

Funding for planning services to maintain and develop CTC`s many programs

11.92.06	PURCHASE BICYCLE ACCESS, FACIL & EQUIP ON BUSES	0	$45,313	$47,698

To purchase and adapt CTC equipment to accomodate bicycles for multi modal purposes.

30.80.01	Operating Asst - 80% CMAQ (Use FPC 00)	0	$1,318,146	$1,647,683

Funding for projects eligible under the CMAQ program - First year of service for new routes: i.e. Foster & Downtown Shuttle.

11.79.00	PROJECT ADMINISTRATION	0	$534,398	$667,998

Funding for administrating projects under the grants.

11.7A.00	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE	0	$2,509,920	$3,137,400

Funding for eligible items under the preventive maintenance guidelines.

11.7C.00	NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE	0	$453,000	$566,250

Funding for services under the ADA program.

Changes since the Prior Budget

Part 4. Milestones

11.12.02	BUY REPLACEMENT 35-FT BUS	2	$415,000	$500,000

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	RFP/IFB OUT FOR BID	Jan. 06, 2003
2.	CONTRACT AWARDED	Mar. 18, 2003
3.	FIRST VEHICLE DELIVERED	Sep. 30, 2004
4.	ALL VEHICLES DELIVERED	Dec. 31, 2004
5.	CONTRACT COMPLETE	Dec. 31, 2004

11.12.15	BUY REPLACEMENT VAN	6	$323,700	$390,000

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	RFP/IFB OUT FOR BID	Jan. 06, 2003
2.	CONTRACT AWARDED	Mar. 18, 2003
3.	FIRST VEHICLE DELIVERED	Aug. 15, 2003
4.	ALL VEHICLES DELIVERED	Oct. 31, 2003
5.	CONTRACT COMPLETE	Dec. 31, 2003

44.23.01	LONGTERM TRANS PLAN - SYSTEM LEVEL	0	$250,000	$312,500

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	Planning	Dec. 31, 2004

119-00	TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS)	0	$45,313	$47,698

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	RFP/IFB Issued	Mar. 31, 2003
	Bike racks for transit vehicles
2.	Contract Award	May. 20, 2003
3.	Contract Complete	Aug. 31, 2003

30.80.01	Operating Asst - 80% CMAQ (Use FPC 00)	0	$1,318,146	$1,647,683

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	CMAQ	Dec. 31, 2003

11.79.00	PROJECT ADMINISTRATION	0	$534,398	$667,998

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	Project Administration	Dec. 31, 2003

11.7A.00	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE	0	$2,509,920	$3,137,400

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	Preventive Maintenance	Dec. 31, 2003

11.7C.00	NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE	0	$453,000	$566,250

	Milestone Description	Est. Comp. Date
1.	ADA	Dec. 31, 2003

Part 5. Environmental Findings

11100 BUS - ROLLING STOCK	8	$738,700	$890,000

Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)

	C17 - Purchase of vehicles
	The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the use of these vehicles can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities which themselves are within a CE.

44200 METROPOLITAN PLANNING	0	$250,000	$312,500

Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)

	C01 - Engineering/Design/Planning/Tech.Studies
	Activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as planning and technical studies; projects for training and research programs; planning activities eligible for assistance listed in 23 U.S.C. 134, 135, and 307(c); planning activities related to approval of a unified work program and any findings required in the planning process pursuant to 23 C.F.R. Part 450, activities for state planning and research programs pursuant to 23 C.F.R. Part 420; engineering to define the elements of a proposed action or alternatives so that social, economic, and environmental effects can be assessed.\n\n

11900 TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (BUS)	0	$45,313	$47,698

Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)

	C03 - Bicycle, pedestrian construction project
	Construction of bicycle and pedestrian lanes, paths, and facilities.

	C08 - Install Shelters, fencing, & Amenities
	Installation of fencing, signs, pavement markings, small passenger shelters, traffic signals, and railroad warning devices where no substantial land acquisition or traffic disruption will occur.

30000 OPERATING ASSISTANCE	0	$1,318,146	$1,647,683

Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)

	C16 - Program Admin. & Operating Assistance
	Program administration, technical assistance activities, and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine changes in demand.

11700 OTHER CAPITAL ITEMS (BUS)	0	$3,497,318	$4,371,648

Finding No. 1 - Class II(c)

	C16 - Program Admin. & Operating Assistance
	Program administration, technical assistance activities, and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet routine changes in demand.

Part 6: Fleet Status

Fixed Route

		Before	Change	After
I.	Active Fleet
	A. Peak Requirement	62	0	62
	B. Spares	11	0	11
	C. Total (A+B)	73	0	73
	D. Spare Ratio (B/A)	17.74%	0.00%	17.74%
II.	Inactive Fleet
	A. Other	0	0	0
	B. Pending Disposal	0	0	0
	C. Total (A+B)	0	0	0
III.	Total (I.C and II.C)	73	0	73


new vehicles will be for replacement of vehicles that have exceed their life span in accordance with federal requirements (by age and/or by mileage).

Paratransit

		Before	Change	After
I.	Active Fleet
	A. Peak Requirement	5	0	5
	B. Spares	1	0	1
	C. Total (A+B)	6	0	6
	D. Spare Ratio (B/A)	20.00%	0.00%	20.00%
II.	Inactive Fleet
	A. Other	0	0	0
	B. Pending Disposal	0	0	0
	C. Total (A+B)	0	0	0
III.	Total (I.C and II.C)	6	0	6


new vehicles will be for replacement of current vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan in accordance with fed. regs (i.e. by age and/or mileage)

Part 7. FTA Comments

General Review

Comment Title:	Plng./Env. Review
Comment By:	Jesse Balleza
Date Created:	Mar. 19, 2003
Date Updated:	None Specified
Ref Section:	Project Overview
Comment:	All planning and environmental requirements have been met.

Comment Title:	New Comment
Comment By:	William Jones
Date Created:	Feb. 27, 2003
Date Updated:	None Specified
Ref Section:	Unknown
Comment:	I have consulted with the other Civil Rights Officer who have similar Grants in their region and it reveals the this is a national initiative, and should be afforded all Civil Rights endorsements. Therefore, I concur with this portion of the projects application. bj

Comments to DOL

Comment Title:	DOL Referral
Comment By:	Jesse Balleza
Date Created:	Mar. 19, 2003
Date Updated:	None Specified
Ref Section:	Project Overview
Comment:	The FTA projected timetable for acting upon the subject grant is 60 days from the date of this application. In order to meet that timetable, DOL certification is requested no later than two weeks prior to that date. Please establish a time schedule for negotiations pursuant to 29 CFR 215.3(d). Please advise us of the 49 USC 5333(b) terms and conditions for inclusion in the grant contract. FTA contact: Jesse Balleza at (817) 978-0559; FAX 817-978-0575 Grantee contact: Dona Mclean at 225-389-8920; FAX 225-389-8919 Union contact: Evelyn Modica at 225-389-8920; FAX 225-389-8919

Part 8: Results of Reviews

The reviewer did not find any errors

Part 9: Agreement

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

GRANT AGREEMENT
(FTA G-9, October 1, 2002)

On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official's electronic signature is entered for this Grant Agreement, FTA has Awarded Federal assistance in support of the Project described below. Upon Execution of this Grant Agreement by the Grantee named below, the Grantee affirms this FTA Award, and enters into this Grant Agreement with FTA. The following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement:
(1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(9), October 1, 2002, [http://www.fta.dot.gov/library/legal/agreements/2003/ma.html]; and
(2) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued.

FTA OR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IF THE GRANTEE DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THIS FTA AWARD AS SET FORTH ON THE NEXT PAGE.

Citation of Statute(s) Authorizing Project: 49 USC 5307 - Urbanized Area Formula

Maximum FTA Amount Approved [Including All Amendments] (in U.S. Dollars): $5,849,477