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MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Alan Unger and Tony DeBone. Also
present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County
Administrator; Joe Studer, County Forester; Judith Ure, Administration; and two
other citizens. Also present was Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 10: 00 a. m.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
None was offered.
2. Before the Board was a Presentation and Update of Forester Activities.
Joe Stutler stated that Fire Free and Project Wildfire programs have been
around since 1993, and there have been a number of achievements over those
years. All kinds of means have been used to educate the public, but now a
professionally-made DVD presentation will soon be available that explains the
history of the programs and the very real danger of wildfire. He tNn played the
presentation for the audience.
Mr. Studer said that this can be posted on the County website and Project
Wildfire's Facebook page, and can be distributed through the various agencies
and through other means.
Mr. Studer indicated that the FEMA grant will accommodate a modification of
the scope of work.
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His involvement with the various groups allows the County opportunities to
help with setting policy and guiding various programs. He is involved on a
national level as well.
Some grants have been approved, and Mr. Stutler asked for permission to move
forward with them. Some involve other entities, such as the High Desert
Museum. The Community Assistance grants are down significantly, but there
is a fair chance some can still be obtained.
The Board indicated that he should move forward on the grant processes.
Advanced level incident training exercises are planned, through COCC and
other agencies. The potential uses of biomass, and finding the best ways to
develop this is also being analyzed.
Development of the qualified pool is underway. Potential contractors attended
a meeting and made some suggestions on how to handle the process. Thirty-
four contractors have made application for the work.
Defensible space and unprotected lands are covered by an Ordinance passed in
1998, which also clarified what kind of roofing can be used along with other
requirements.
Mapping shows that there is a lot of acreage that is not protected in any way.
Much of this land is located in the eastern part of the County, but there are
pockets near Redmond and other areas close-in. Senate Bill 360, regarding
defensible space, could be used to effect changes.
Chair Baney thanked Mr. Stutler for his involvement, and is proud that groups
are always asking him to sit on their committees, some of which are national. It
takes him away from his office but his involvement in the community is very
valuable.
3. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Special Transportation
Fund Advisory Committee Recommendations for Distribution of Grant
Funds.
Judith Ure explained that this is one of two bi-annual processes used regarding
the handling of special transportation funding. These particular funds go
directly to the grantees from ODOT. Some in the other process are
discretionary. Additional funding was received, so the Committee had to come
up with a way to fairly distribute it.
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To comply with FTA rules, groups have to provide public transportation and
not just for a particular group of people, such as CORIL and the Opportunity
Foundation.
The Committee wanted to fully fund those things that need to be, and prorated
everything else in a way to give all a fair share. Also, a way to deal with the
CORIL and Opportunity Foundation issue is to provide funding for Cascade
East Transit, which could then work with the two groups, especially in regard to
maintenance expenses.
The process takes two years, so there could be changes in how things are
handled in the future.
Ms. Ure explained the makeup of the Committee, based on location, what
groups are represented, and so on; but they all have ties to public transportation.
UNGER: Move approval of the STC recommendations, both A and B.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
4. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2011-
004, a Lease Agreement with the Bethlehem Inn.
Erik Kropp gave an overview of the proposed lease agreement. A meeting was
held last week with representatives of the Bethlehem Inn, and as a result the
Board will have two representatives on their board; and a portion of the lease
amount will be able to be released to the group if they meet stated goals.
Commissioners DeBone and Unger indicated support as long as all involved do
what was agreed upon.
UNGER: Move approval of the STC recommendations, both A and B.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda.
Chair Baney stated that she had not had a chance to review the February 2 business
meeting minutes, and asked that they be removed.
UNGER: Move approval of the Consent Agenda, with that change.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Consent Agenda Items
5. Signature of Letters Reappointing Ryan Houston, William Seitz, Steve Johnson
and Scott McCaulou to the Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement
Committee, through February 28, 2014
6. Signature of a Letter Reappointing Diane Abernathy to the Cascade View
Estates Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2013
7. Signature of Letters Appointing Members to the Deschutes County Children &
Families Commission Board: Susan McCoy, through December 31, 2014; and
Stacy Fondiller through December 31, 2012
8. Approval of Minutes:
• Work Session of January 24, 26 and 31
• Business Meeting of January 26 and February 2
• Board of Commissioners' Goal Setting Meeting of January 20
• Joint Meeting of the Board of Commissioners and Judges, January 25
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 911 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
9. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the 911 County Service District in the Amount of
$9,406.16.
UNGER: Move approval, subject to review.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
10. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-11 County Service District in the
Amount of $1,289.15.
DEBONE: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: UNGER:
DEBONE
BANEY:
Yes.
Yes.
Chair votes yes.
RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
11. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County in the Amount of $1,341,982.86.
DEBONE: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: UNGER:
DEBONE
BANEY:
Yes.
Yes.
Chair votes yes.
12. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None were offered.
Being no further items before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 a. m.
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DATED this Z34- Day of Lgy GtLt.~ 2011 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
Tammy Baney, Chair
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Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
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Alan Unger, Commissioner
Recording Secretary
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY % 2011
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
1. CITIZEN INPUT
This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's
discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Citizens who wish to speak
should sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the sign-up cards provided. Please
use the microphone and also state your name and address at the time the Board calls on you
to speak. PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject
of a public hearing will NOT be included in the record of that hearing.
2. PRESENTATION and Update of Forester Activities - Joe Studer, County
Forester
3. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Special Transportation Fund Advisory
Committee Recommendations for Distribution of Grant Funds - Judith Ure,
Administration
Suggested Motion: Move approval of Committee recommendations.
4. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2011-004, a Lease
Agreement with the Bethlehem Inn - Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator
Suggested Motion: Move Board signature of Document No. 2011-004.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Signature of Letters Reappointing Ryan Houston, William Seitz, Steve
Johnson and Scott McCaulou to the Deschutes River Mitigation and
Enhancement Committee, through February 28, 2014
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6. Signature of a Letter Reappointing Diane Abernathy to the Cascade View
Estates Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2013
7. Signature of Letters Appointing Members to the Deschutes County Children &
Families Commission Board: Susan McCoy, through December 31, 2014; and
Stacy Fondiller through December 31, 2012
8. Approval of Minutes:
• Work Session of January 24, 26 and 31
• Business Meeting of January 26 and February 2
• Board of Commissioners' Goal Setting Meeting of January 20
• Joint Meeting of the Board of Commissioners and Judges, January 25
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 911 COUNTY SERVICE
DISTRICT
9. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the 911 County Service District
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
10. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the Extension/4-14 County Service District
RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
11. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
Deschutes County
12. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address
issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), litigation;
ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor negotiations; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues.
Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible.
Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY.
Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
(Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of
Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions
regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572)
Monday, February 7
12:00 noon BOCC/Department Heads Meeting
3:30 p.m. LPSCC Meeting (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council)
Wednesday, February 9
7:30 a.m. Legislative Update (conference call)
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, February 16
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, February 21
Most County offices will be closed to observe Presidents' Day
Wednesday, February 23
7:30 a.m. Legislative Update (conference call)
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
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Monday, February 28
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 2
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 3
10:00 a.m. Department Update - District Attorney
11:00 a.m. Department Update - Community Development
Monday, March 7
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
3:30 p.m. LPSCC Meeting (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council)
Wednesday, March 9
7:30 a.m. Legislative Update (conference call)
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 10
7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council - Redmond Council Chambers
11:00 a.m. Department Update - Health Services
Wednesday, March 16
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 17
9:00 a.m. Department Update - Clerk
10:00 a.m. Department Update - Community Justice
11:00 a.m. Department Update - Assessor
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Monday, March 21
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 23
7:30 a.m. Legislative Update (conference call)
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 24
11:00 a.m. Department Update - Children & Families' Commission
2:00 p.m. Department Update - Sheriff's Office
Monday, March 28
10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 30
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 31
9:00 a.m. Department Update - Road Department
10:00 a.m. Department Update - Solid Waste Department
Monday, April 4
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
3:30 p.m. LPSCC Meeting (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council)
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Wednesday, April 6
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, April 13
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, April 18
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, April 20
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, April 25
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, April 27
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible.
Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY.
Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 9, 2011
TO: Deschutes County BOCC and County Administrator
FROM: Joe Stutler, Deschutes County Forester
RE: February 9, 2011 Update
Since December of 2010 I have focused on the following work projects:
1. FEMA and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Grants; since 2007 we
have received two grants for approximately $1.7 million to treat fuels in
Deschutes and Crook Counties. Deschutes County is the official sub-grantee and
we have agreements with OEM and Crook County to complete the work and
share in the expenditures. For Grant 1 we were obligated to treat 1200 acres and
provide a in kind match of $358,210. To date we have treated 5,134 acres and
provided $1,709,622 of in kind match by property owners contributions. Of the
$1 million grant we have spent approximately $750,000. For Grant 2 we were
obligated to treat 667 acres and provide an in kind match of $390,000. To date
we have treated 2,795 acres and provided $876,801 of in kind match from
property owner contributions. Of the $700,000 we have spent approximately
$300,000. Consequently, we still have approximately $650,000 left from both
grants. The issues with both grants are that the scope of work has been exceeded
by both acre accomplishment and in kind match. Additionally for both grants
there has been disagreement of specific areas to be treated which was covered by
the Environmental Assessment. On January 26, 2011 we met with FEMA/OEM
staff and have reached resolution of how to amend the scope of works for both
grants to include the new acres and in kind match amounts. Additionally with the
other Environmental Analysis completed by other federal and state agencies (over
60 documents) we suspect areas treated was covered. FEMA is reviewing those
various environmental analyses to ensure this is correct, if not a supplemental
analysis will be completed. We are completing the requirements to amend the
grants at this point. We are not able to expend any more grant dollars until we
complete the revisions. We anticipate having this resolved by April 1, 2011. For
Grant 3 which is for $3 million for Deschutes, Crook and Klamath Counties, we
meet with FEMA and the contractor to begin the process of completing the
necessary environmental analysis on February 15-16, 2011. Our specific task is
to succinctly identify the scope of work and specific work areas beforehand and
we anticipate this new grant will be coming around July 1, 2011.
2. International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC); last June I was chosen to
serve on the Wildland Fire Policy Committee. In summation the IAFC
represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency
responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in
firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous
materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety
legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to
exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first
responders. The issues of wildland fire have dominated the discussions
around the world for the last decade. How the fire service (particularly
structural and local government) responds to this growing need resulted in
the creation of the Wildland Fire Policy Committee in 2002.This opportunity to
be part of the leadership on both federal and national fire policy will serve
Deschutes County well not only from an information perspective but having
firsthand knowledge of emerging issues for compiling grant applications will
prove invaluable in coming years. IAFC pays for all travel, per diem and
associated costs of participating. The latest endeavor is creating a National
Cohesive Strategy for dealing with wildland fire in the United States for all
agencies with wildland responsibility. This Cohesive Strategy was mandated
by the FLAME Act from Congress in 2010. This will be an ongoing effort for
the next 2-3 years.
3. We are in the process of completing two grant applications, the first is to FEMA
for prevention and education to implement the Ready, Set, Go evacuation
planning process in Central Oregon and at the same time create a learning
laboratory @ the High Desert Museum for healthy forest, defensible space and
use the Ready, Set, Go model for the visiting public, over 350 people per day..
The grant amount is approximately $215,000. The second grant application is for
a National Fire Plan fuels treatment proposal which furthers our "Sweat Equity"
fuels treatment and defensible space efforts throughout the county. This grant
amount will be approximately $200,000. I am seeking BOCC approval to
proceed with the grant application. There is no match requirement for the FEMA
grant and approximately $20,000 soft match for the National Fire Plan grant.
4. ICS training and MAC simulation exercise; over the past month I have instructed
in three different training sessions for both COCC and the Forest Service Training
Center to assist with ICS training (upper level 400 series) for federal, state and
municipality wildland fire service personnel throughout the western US.
Additionally on January 25 we developed and conducted a MAC training exercise
for Central Oregon. We plan one additional training exercise plus one additional
MAC programmatic meeting this calendar year to institutionalize both MAC
systems and MAC coordination for Central OR.
5. We have completed a Memorandum of Understanding for COPWR (biomass
coordination for Central OR) and a Charter for the Collaborative Restoration
Project named the Skyliners Collaborative. This Charter will create an
organization to guide the treatment and restoration of 130,000 acres of public
lands between Bend and Sisters over the next decade. Commission Unger and I
will serve on the Steering Committee and members of Project Wildfire will serve
on numerous task forces for implementation.
6. Qualified Pool; in December we conducted a "listening session" for all
contractors on the current Qualified Pool. We had approximately 20 of the 31
contractors attend and provided feedback to our process. Almost without
exception all were pleased with the process and offered constructive feedback as
to how we can improve our practices which we will implement this year. We
completed the Request for Proposal for this years Qualified Pool and will have 34
contractors who will qualify and provide valuable fuels mitigation services using
our grants to create both defensible space and biomass opportunities. We are
completing the Notice to Proceed and Waivers for BOCC approval and will make
that presentation in a forthcoming work session.
7. Defensible Space Ordinance; Mark Pilliod and I have essentially completed the
ordinance and are resolving where in County Code the ordinance will reside with
Community Development. I will bring the first reading of the ordinance to the
Board later this month.
I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
Joseph E. Stutler
Deschutes County Forester
Date: February 1, 2011
To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
From: Judith Ure, Management Analyst
Subject: Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee (STFAC) Recommendations
for Distribution of Grant Funds
Special Transportation Fund Discretionary Grant Program
Each biennium, Deschutes County solicits applications from local transportation service providers
for projects to be included in the County's request for funding through the Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT) Special Transportation Fund Discretionary Grant (STG) and Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) 5310 funding programs. Programs and projects supported by STG and 5310
funds can address a wide variety of uses including capital equipment purchases, vehicle
maintenance, purchased services, and operations. Applications submitted are reviewed by the
Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee (STFAC), which then forms a recommendation
for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Upon Board approval, staff will compile
the recommendations into a composite County request for grant funds.
Program Changes for the 2011-13 Biennium
On December 22, 2010, while local service providers were preparing their STG and 5310
applications, ODOT adopted a new policy to be more consistent with FTA rules regarding grant
recipients that provide services to a limited clientele rather than to the general public. The new
policy states that such agencies must offer services to the general public and/or share their
vehicles with public transportation providers in order to receive funding. In Deschutes County,
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living (CORIL) and the Opportunity Foundation of
Central Oregon (OFCO) are affected by this change. CORIL and OFCO have routinely received
grants from both the STG and 5310 programs in the past and had already submitted applications
before they were notified that they might be disqualified. Both agencies are now working with
ODOT and other local public transportation providers in an attempt to become compliant with
the new policy., If they are unsuccessful, it may be difficult to maintain the level of
transportation services currently available to their clients. As the issue was not resolved at the
time of the STFAC meeting, applications submitted by CORIL and OFCO were reviewed by the
committee. The STFAC agreed to include funding for CORIL and OFCO in a preferred
recommendation, but to also submit a 'secondary recommendation that reallocates those funds in
the event that ODOT determines that the CORIL and OFCO requests are ineligible. Both
recommendations are detailed below and, if approved by the Board of Commissioners, will be
forwarded to ODOT.
STF Advisory Committee Review Process
ODOT has allocated a total of $52,387 to Deschutes County for STG requests and $1,053,446
for 5310 funding requests. In response to a public solicitation, the County received eligible
applications for grants in the amount of $35,493 and $1,340,655 respectively. Applications are
allowed to be submitted in both categories to fund a single request. For example, Cascades East
Transit proposes purchasing a new vehicle using $64,606 in 5310 funding and $7,394 in STG
funding for a total project cost of $72,000.
STFAC members considered the merits of each application as well as the community priorities
outlined in the Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan, applicant
history, scope of benefit, geographical impact, and sustainability issues to develop preliminary
individual recommendations. During a public meeting held on January 31, 2011, the STFAC
met as a group to develop a consensus recommendation for the Board's consideration.
Representatives of each applicant agency attended that meeting to provide additional information
and answer questions regarding their needs and priorities.
STFAC Recommendations
The following table details the STFAC's preferred recommendation for allocating STG and 5310
funds. As the amounts available were not sufficient to fund all the applications, the committee
chose to fully fund one capital purchase that could not be carried out with less than full funding,
then to prorate the remaining requests allowing each agency to receive approximately 77.5% of
the amounts requested. As applications submitted for STG funds totaled less than the amount
available, the STFAC also shifted a portion of the unfunded balance of one 5310 request to the
STG category to ensure that all available funds were allocated.
Preferred Recommendation
Applicant
Description
Source
Request
Recommended
City of Redmond
Contractual transportation services
provided b Cascades East Transit.
5310
$286,580
$222,077
City of Sisters
Contractual transportation services
provided b Cascades East Transit.
5310
$52,420
$40,622
CORIL
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$38,763
$30,038
OFCO
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$50,697
$39,286
Bend Area Transit
Contractual transportation services
provided b Paratransit Services.
5310
$358,920
$278,135
Bend Area Transit
Maintenance software and shop tools.
5310
$81,654
$63,277
Bend Area Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$161,514
$125,161
Cascades East Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$245,501
$190,244
Cascades East Transit
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Bend Area Transit
Replacement vehicle.
i
Maintenance software and shop tools.
5310
STG
$64,606
-OW
$64,606
.
$16,894
Cascades East Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
STG
$28,099
$28,099
Cascades East Transit
D a &,STG. Fonds
Replacement Vehicle
STG
$7,394
$7,394
Secondary Recommendation
As described above, the STFAC formed a secondary recommendation to be considered in the
event that ODOT disqualifies CORIL and OFCO from consideration. The secondary
recommendation transfers the amounts requested by CORIL and OFCO for preventive
maintenance to the amount requested by Cascades East Transit for preventive maintenance. If
accepted by ODOT, this recommendation is intended to award the available funds to Cascades
East Transit for the explicit purpose of performing preventive maintenance on CORIL and
OFCO vehicles free of charge on a contractual basis, allowing CORIL and OFCO to continue
operating at near current levels for at least the next two years while they explore other options to
sustain operations long-term.
Applicant
Description
Source
Request
Recommended
City of Redmond
Contractual transportation services
5310
$286,580
$222,077
provided b Cascades East Transit.
City of Sisters
Contractual transportation services
5310
$52,420
$40,622
provided b Cascades East Transit.
CORIL
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$38,763
OFCO
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$50,697
Bend Area Transit
Contractual transportation services
5310
$358,920
$278,135
provided b Paratransit Services.
Bend Area Transit
Maintenance software and shop tools.
5310
$81,654
$63,277
Bend Area Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
5310
$161,514
$125,161
Cascades East Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet
5310
$245,501
$259,568
and CORIL and OFCO fleets.
Cascades East Transit
Re lacement vehicle.
5310
$64,606
$64,606
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Bend Area Transit
Maintenance software and shop tools.
STG
$16,894
Cascades East Transit
Preventive maintenance for existing fleet.
STG
$28,099
$28,099
Cascades East Transit
Re lacement Vehicle
STG
$7,394
$7,394
Board Action
Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the recommendations of the STFAC
as submitted and to authorize the Board Chair to sign the County's 2011-13 Discretionary Grant
Program application to ODOT when available.