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Hal Daub,Mayor Public Works Director
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council, •
Transmitted herewith is a Resolution approving a contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning
Agency (MAPA) whereby the City of Omaha will assist MAPA in performing traffic counts at
over 300 locations in the city between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001.
MAPA will compensate the City for services rendered up to a maximum of$130,535.00 and the
City agrees to contribute a minimum of$32,634.00 in cash or in-kind services toward the effort.
The information collected will be used to update the MAPA Year 2020 Long Range
Transportation Plan.
The Public Works Department requests your consideration and approval of the attached
Resolution and Contract.
Respec 11 submitted, Reed o City o ncil f Con • eration•
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Don W. Elliott, PA— Date ayor s O fi e/T1tle D to
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Stanley P. Ti Date Steven N. Jensen, 'C, Date
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CONTRACT COVER PLATE
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CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION
1. Contract Number: MAPA-Omaha P.W. 548-104
2. Project Number: 640.8, 660.9, 740.1 Traffic Counting, GIS Photos and Omaha Corridor
Studies
3. Effective Date: July 1, 2000
4. Completion Date: June 30, 2001
CONTRACT PARTIES
5. Contractor Name and Address:
City of Omaha- Public Works Department
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68183
6. The Planning Agency:
The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency.
2222 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
ACCOUNTING DATA
7. Contract- $130,535 FHWA PL funds less independent audit and inspection fees, unless
acceptable compliance with OMB Circular A-133 can be substituted, plus$32,634
in local matching funds.
Allotted - $130,535 FHWA PL funds less independent audit and inspection fees, unless
acceptable compliance with OMB Circular A-133 can be substituted.
DATES OF SIGNING AND MAPA BOARD APPROVAL
8. Date of MAPA Board Approval -
City Approval -
Date of
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10. Date of Legal Review-
11. Date of State Concurrence-
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AGREEMENT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this first day of July 2000,by and between the City of Omaha, a
municipal corporation, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183 hereinafter referred to as"the City"
and the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha,
Nebraska 68102, hereinafter referred to as"MAPA", providing for professional services described herein
and within the MAPA FY 2001 Unified Work Program, hereinafter referred to as the"FY 2001 Program".
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY
The City through its Public Works Department agrees to undertake certain transportation planning
activities identified in Section 134 of Title 23 United States Code as amended by the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century(TEA-21), and incorporated into MAPA's FY 2001
Program. This Agreement shall be subject to all required provisions of the Nebraska Department
of Roads (NDOR)Grant Agreement Project No. SPR-PL-1(38)attached and incorporated hereto
by reference. (Exhibit I).
2. AREA COVERED
The area to be covered in the study under this Agreement shall be the Omaha-Council Bluffs
urbanized area.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. The City shall do, perform, and carry out the duties stated herein and in accordance with
MAPA's FY 2001 Unified Work Program for transportation planning activities for the Omaha-
Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area. The work will include the various work activities within work
elements 640.8, 660.9, and 740.1 below.
640.8 Omaha Traffic Counting
Provide partial funding for the City of Omaha Traffic Counting Program. This includes the
provision of traffic counts at over 300 locations in the City of Omaha on a yearly basis. These
counts will serve as input to the development of the Year 2020 Long Range Transportation
Plan,the development of transportation analysis performed by MAPA for the City of Omaha
and the development of traffic flow maps and related reports.
660.9 Metro Area GIS Photos
Participate in a consortium of the Cities of Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Douglas and
Sarpy counties, Papio-MO River NRD, OPPD, and MAPA to purchase aerial photography to be
used in the development of digital orthophotos for the metro area.
740.1 Technical Assistance to Local Jurisdictions for Proiect Level Studies
Provide technical assistance and related transportation system travel,financial and socio-
economic data to the states and local jurisdictions as requested to assist in conducting
corridor, location, subarea, feasibility and other project level studies.
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B. The City shall develop technical reports documenting their work activities and studies
undertaken under the terms of this Agreement. These reports shall be of a quality suitable for
publication, but will not ordinarily be intended for wide distribution. The documents shall be
written in a style and form suitable for a technical audience rather than the mass public. Such
reports shall contain the following information:
1. An abstract or summary,
2. Purpose and scope of work activities and of the document,
3. Description and explanation of the techniques used in the study and the analysis
conducted,
4. An explanation of the conclusions and any recommendations,
5. Relevant supporting data incorporated within the body of the report, included as an
appendix, or by reference to another document previously prepared.
C. The aforementioned reports shall be prepared for no less than the work activities specifically
cited within Section 3, Scope of Services. The remaining work activities within the FY 2001
Program may be documented in a single report or additional reports as is mutually agreeable
to MAPA and the City.
D. The City will cooperate with MAPA in the preparation of information and reports to meet in a
timely manner,the requirements of the NDOR. MAPA will be provided a copy of data and
reports developed as a result of this Agreement.
E. The City will be available to provide quarterly oral reports to the MAPA Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee and the MAPA Board of Directors when necessary, and will
submit written quarterly progress reports. These progress reports will provide, for work
elements 640.8, 660.9, and 740.1 the following information: work performed during the
completed quarter, conformance to approved project scope, percent completed, if on schedule,
and planned activities for the next quarter. These reports need to be submitted no later than
30 days after the end of each quarter.
4. PERSONNEL
A. The City represents that it has, or will secure all personnel required in performing the services
under this Agreement without exceeding the project budget. Such personnel will not have any
other financial interest pertaining to work covered by this Agreement.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by the City or under its supervision
• and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and authorized under state and
local law to perform such services.
C. All subcontracted services covered by this Agreement shall be reviewed and approved prior to
contracting by MAPA and NDOR.
5. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The City agrees to perform the services of this Agreement as outlined in the FY 2001 Program and
stated herein, within the time of this Agreement. The agreement shall cover work performed during
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001.
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6. COMPENSATION
Contingent upon receipt of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)PL funds from NDOR under
Project No.SPR-PL-1(38) MAPA agrees to pay for the services rendered by the City under the
terms of this Agreement, compensation on a cost reimbursement basis for costs incurred and to
include direct costs not to exceed in any event one hundred thirty thousand five hundred thirty-five
dollars($130,535.00) less independent audit and inspection fees, unless acceptable compliance
with Office of Management and Budget(OMB)Circular A-133 can be substituted. The City agrees
to contribute in cash or in services a minimum requirement of thirty-two thousand six hundred
thirty-four dollars ($32,634 ). Services shall be defined as staff time paid with non-federal dollars
or equipment purchased with non-federal dollars.
7. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
A. The City shall establish and maintain accounts for the project in a manner consistent with OMB
Circular A-133 and in accordance with applicable provisions of 23 CFR 172.
B. Expenditures shall be in conformance with the standards for allow ability of costs set forth in
OMB Circular A-87 and the contract cost principles and procedures set forth in 48 CFR Part
1.31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation system.
C. The City shall establish and maintain separate accounts for expenditures under NDOR Project
No.SPR-PL-1(38).
8. SUBMISSION OF VOUCHERS/INVOICES
A. The City may submit monthly, but no less than quarterly, documented invoices of costs
incurred for the work elements and work activities that were previously identified in Sections 3A
and 3E of this Agreement. Said reports shall account for the expenditure of Federal and the
City shares, shall indicate work program percentage completion, and shall contain a statement
of the City's estimate of the percentage of work completed and be signed by a responsible
representative of the City's Department of Public Works certifying that all of the items herein
are true and correct for the work performed under the terms of this Agreement. Final payment
shall be made upon determination by MAPA and NDOR that all requirements hereunder have
been completed, which determination shall not be unreasonably withheld. Promptly after
receipt of the City's invoices, and following receipt of funds from NDOR under Project No.
SPR-PL-1(38). MAPA shall make payment thereon to the City. MAPA may withhold ten
percent(10%)of the total compensation pending a final audit of this Agreement.
B. All invoices shall be taken from the books of account kept by the City's Department of Public
Works and the City's Department of Public Works shall have available copies of payroll
distribution, receipted bills or other documents reasonably required by MAPA. The City shall
use actual labor rates of the Department of Public Works for billing purposes.
C. The City shall have available a listing of all Public Works Department personnel positions that
may be selected or assigned to the work contemplated herein. Said listing shall indicate the
title or classification and salary range of each such position. It is agreed that employees of the
City's Public Works Department whose time is directly assignable to this FY 2001 Program,
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shall keep and sign a time record showing the work element and work activity of the FY 2001
Program, date and hours worked, and title of position.
D. It is understood that reimbursement for out-of-state (other than Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas
City)travel costs, will not be requested unless written prior approval for such travel has been
given by MAPA and the State. The rate of reimbursement will be that allowed by the State for
travel by its own employees.
9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE
A. If, through any cause, the City shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations
under this Agreement, or if the City shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or
stipulations of this Agreement, or refuse to accept changes required by NDOR, MAPA shall
thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the City of
such termination and specifying the effective date of such termination. In that event, all
finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings and reports prepared by
the City shall be made available to MAPA, and the City shall be entitled to receive
compensation for all expenses incurred or obligated on all work mutually agreed to be
satisfactorily completed through the effective date of termination.
B. The above also applies when the contract may be terminated because of circumstances
beyond the control of MAPA or the City.
10. CHANGES
The City or MAPA may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of Services set forth in
this Agreement which are to be performed by the City's Department of Public Works. Such
changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the City's compensation,which are
mutually agreed upon by and between MAPA and the City, and subject to the approval of the
NDOR, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement.
11. RECORDS AND AUDITS
A. The City shall maintain an accurate cost-keeping system as to all costs incurred in connection
with the subject of this Agreement and shall produce for examination books of account, bills,
invoices and other vouchers, or certified copies thereof if originals are lost, at such reasonable
time and place as may be designated by MAPA, NDOR or a designated Federal representative
and shall permit extracts and copies thereof to be made during the contract period and for
three years after the final NDOR-MAPA audit is completed, resolved and closed.
B. The City shall at all times afford a representative of MAPA, NDOR, FHWA, or any authorized
representative of the Federal government, reasonable facilities for examination and audits of
the cost account records, shall make such returns and reports to a representative as may be
required, shall produce and exhibit such books, accounts, documents and property as the
representative may desire to inspect, and shall in all things aid the representative in the
performance of audit duties.
12. PROHIBITED INTEREST
A. No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share
or part of this contract or to any benefit arising therefrom.
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B. No member,officer, or employee of MAPA or of a local governing public body during his tenure
or one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract or the proceeds
thereof.
13. ASSIGNABILITY
Neither the City nor MAPA shall assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any
interest in the same(whether by assignment or novation),without prior written mutual consent.
14. CLAIMS
Both parties indemnify, save and hold harmless the other party, and all its agents and employees
of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatever nature or
character arising out of, or by reason of, the work to be performed by either party. Each party
further agrees to defend, at its own sole cost and expense, any action or proceeding commenced
for the purpose of asserting any such claim of whatever character arising as a result of its actions.
It is further agreed that any and all employees of either party while engaged in the performance of
any work or service required or provided for herein to be performed by that party, shall not be
considered employees of the other party, and that any and all claims that may or might arise under
the Worker's Compensation Act of the State of Nebraska on behalf of said employees,while so
engaged, and any and all claims made by any third parties as a consequence of any act or
omission on the part of said employees, shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the
other party.
15. INTEREST OF THE CITY
The City covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or
indirect,which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance or services required to
be performed under this Agreement. The City further covenants that in the performance of this
Agreement no person having any such interest shall be employed.
16. IDENTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
A. All reports, maps, and other documents completed as part of this Agreement, other than
documents completed exclusively for internal use within MAPA, shall carry the following
notation on the front cover or a title page(or, in the case of maps in the same block)containing
the name of MAPA, the City and the following:
"The preparation of this report, document, etc. was financed in part through
a Federal grant from the Department of Transportation under the
Transportation Planning Program authorized under Section 134 as
amended by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century(TEA-21)."
together with the date (month and year)the document was prepared.
B. Originals of all documents including computer tapes, tracings, drawings, estimates,
specifications,field notes, investigations, studies, etc., as instruments of service under terms of
this Agreement are to be the joint property of the political jurisdiction and governmental
agencies participating in the transportation planning process. Copies of said documents will be
made available to such participants upon request at costs of such reproduction.
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17. PUBLICATION OR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
A. Papers, interim reports,forms or other material which are a part of the work under contract
shall not be copyrighted without written approval of NDOR and FHWA.
B. Either party to the Agreement may initiate a request for publication of the final or interim
reports, or any portions thereof.
C. Publication by either party shall give credit to the other party and to the FHWA. However, if
NDOR or FHWA does not wish to subscribe to the findings or conclusions of the study the
following statement shall be included on the credit sheet: "The opinions,findings and
conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of
NDOR or the Federal Highway Administration."
D. In the event of failure of agreement between NDOR and the City relative to the publication of
any reports during the period of the contract, each party reserves the right to publish
independently, in which event the nonconcurrence of the other party shall be set forth, if
requested.
E. Both written and oral releases are considered to be within the context of publication. However,
there is no intention to limit discussion of the study with participants in the Transportation
Planning Program, small technical groups or lectures to employees or students. Lectures to
other groups which describe the plans are permissible.
F. Neither party shall publish nor otherwise disclose, nor permit to be disclosed or published, the
results of the investigation herein contemplated, during the period of the Agreement,without
notifying the other party.
G. When the scheduled time for presentation of a paper does not permit formal review and
approval of a complete report, abstracts may be used for notification of intent to present a
paper based on the study. Such presentation must protect the interest of the other party by the
inclusion of a statement in the paper and in presentation to the effect that the paper had not
been reviewed by the State.
18. NONDISCRIMINATION
A. In connection with the execution of this Agreement, the City shall not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of age, political affiliation, belief, race, religion,
creed, color, sex, national origin, or disability. The City shall take affirmative actions to insure
that applicants and employees are treated without regard to age, political affiliation, belief,
race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, or disability. Such action shall include, but is
not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.
B. The City agrees to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
C. The City further agrees to comply with any and all requirements of the U. S. Department of
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration regarding equal employment
opportunity and nondiscrimination. (See Exhibit B attached and incorporated hereto by
reference.)
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19. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
In connection with the performance of this Agreement, the City will cooperate with the project
sponsor in meeting commitments and goals with regard to the maximum utilization of minority
business enterprises and will use its best efforts to insure that minority business enterprises shall
have the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for subcontract work under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto caused this Agreement to be executed by their
proper officers and representatives.
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METROPOLITAN
AREA PLANNING AGENCY
Attest: `' '� by
Chairman, B rd of Directors
CITY O. 0' AHA, N= 'SKA
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Attest: o - by
(Mayor)
APPROVED iS.TO'LEGAL�FORM
DATE 'a - y 20 00) APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed ` " ii°°
M PA Legal ounsel ASSISTANT CITY AT ORNE,
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MAPA
Project No. SPR-PL-1(38)
FY-2001 PL Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT,entered into by the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads
(hereinafter referred to as the State)and the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning
Agency(hereinafter referred to as MAPA)is for the purpose of providing partial funding of MAPA's
portion of the transportation planning activities scheduled to be performed commencing July 1,
2000,as outlined in the Unified Work Program attached to this Agreement.
Funding for MAPA's portion of transportation planning activities is shown in the Unified Work
Program. The maximum amount of cash support from the State under this Agreement is$761,122
in Federal Aid Highway Metropolitan Planning(PL)funds for Fiscal Year 2001.
WHEREAS,the Transportation Equity Act for the 218'Century(TEA-21)requires that a
continuing,comprehensive transportation planning process be carried on cooperatively between
State and Local governments in urban areas of over 50,000 population;and
WHEREAS, MAPA was organized to represent all governmental subdivisions in the
urbanized area of Omaha,including Iowa and Nebraska;and
WHEREAS, MAPA has agreed to establish and maintain a continuing comprehensive and
cooperative transportation planning process in the Metropolitan Area in behalf of those
governmental subdivisions;and
WHEREAS, MAPA has been designated as the recipient agency for the Omaha Metropolitan
area for planning funds pursuant to 23 U.S.C. Section 134 as amended by the Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century;and
WHEREAS,the State,as part of its planning function,intends to contribute support to the
continuing transportation planning process in urban areas;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of these facts the parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A. The work to be performed under the terms of this Agreement for the MAPA's
transportation planning program will be conducted in accordance with the fiscal year
2001 Unified Work Program included herewith as Exhibit "A"and made a part of this
Agreement.
B. MAPA's responsibility
MAPA shall:
1. Provide the necessary administration of committees and staff, and consult,
collaborate and coordinate with the State to accomplish the objectives of the
Work Program.
2. Assign qualified MAPA staff personnel as needed to execute MAPA's portion of
the Work Program and oversee the contractual service portion of the Work
Program.
3. Arrange for and conduct meetings and conferences to review working details
and make presentations to the principals,participants and other interested
groups and bodies as will best promote and effect cooperation,coordination
and understanding in the Program. Manuals,questionnaires, reports,forms
and other technical documents prepared for use in accomplishing the Work
Program shall be submitted to the State and the Federal Highway
Administration for review and approval prior to use.
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B. The parties to this Agreement agree to collaborate closely on the decisions affecting
= the composition,scope and duration of the work and those decisions shall receive the
written approval of the State prior to proceeding with the Program.
C. If,as the work progresses,major changes in the schedules,funding,scope,character
or estimated total cost of the work to be performed is deemed necessary or desirable, •
adjustments for payment or modification in the performance of the work shall be
submitted by supplemental agreement to the State for review and approval by the •
State and the Federal Highway Administration.
•V. REPORTS
MAPA shall prepare reports suitable for publication as indicated in the Work Program.
Seven(7)copies of a draft of each report shall be submitted to the State for review and
approval. Upon final review and approval by the State,and the Federal Highway
Administration, MAPA will deliver to the State seven(7)copies of the final printed report. If
the State so requests and so authorizes in writing, MAPA shall deliver a reasonable number
of additional copies of an interim or final report to the State within sixty(60)calendar days of
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VI. INSPECTION OF WORK
The State and authorized personnel of the Federal Highway Administration or any authorized
representative of the Federal government shall at all times be accorded proper facilities for
review and inspection of the work hereunder and shall at all times have access to the
premises of all books,records,correspondence,instructions,receipts,vouchers and
memoranda of every description pertaining to the work hereunder.
VII. RECORDS
MAPA shall maintain an accurate cost-keeping system as to all costs incurred in connection
with the subject of this Agreement and shall produce for examination books of account, bills,
invoices and other vouchers,or certified copies thereof if originals be lost,at such reasonable
time and place as may be designated by the State,Federal Highway Administration or any
authorized representative of the Federal government,and shall permit extracts and copies
thereof to be made,during the contract period and for three(3)years thereafter.
VIII. AUDITS
MAPA shall at all times afford a representative of the State, Federal Highway Administration,
or any authorized representative of the Federal government,reasonable facilities for
examination and audits of the cost account records;shall make such returns and reports to a
representative as he may require,shall produce and exhibit such books,accounts,
documents and property as he may desire to inspect,and shall in all things aid him in the
performance of his duties. MAPA shall be responsible for meeting the audit requirements of
OMB Circular A-133,or any revision or supplement thereof.
IX. OWNERSHIP OF DATA
Originals of all documents including computer tapes,tracings,drawings,estimates,
specifications,field notes,investigations,studies,etc.,as instruments of service under terms
of this Agreement are to be the joint property of the political jurisdiction and governmental
agencies participating in the transportation planning process. Copies of said documents will
be made available to such participants upon request at costs of such reproduction.
X. PUBLICATION OR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
A. Papers, interim reports,forms or other materials which are a part of the work under
contract will not be copyrighted without written approval of the State and Federal
Highway Administration.
B. Either party to the Agreement may initiate a request for publication of the final or
interim reports,or any portions thereof.
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C. Publication by either party shall give credit to the other party and to the Federal
Highway Administration. However, if the State or Federal Highway Administration
does not wish to subscribe to the findings or conclusions of the Study the following
statement shall be included on the credit sheet: "The opinions,findings and
conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily
those of the State or the Federal Highway Administration."
D. In the event of failure of agreement between the State and MAPA relative to the
publication of any reports during the period of the contract,each party reserves the
right to publish independently,in which event the nonconcurrence of the other party
shall be set forth,if requested.
E. Both written and oral releases are considered to be within the context of publication.
However,there is no intention to limit discussion of the study with participants in the
Transportation Planning Program,small technical groups or lectures to employees or
students. Lectures to other groups which describe the plans are permissible.
F. Neither party shall publish nor otherwise disclose,nor permit to be disclosed or
published,the results of the investigation herein contemplated,during the period of
the Agreement,without notifying the other party.
G. When the scheduled time for presentation of a paper does not permit formal review
and approval of a complete report,a statement must be included in the paper and in
the presentation of the effect that the paper had not been reviewed by the appropriate
other party.
Xl. CLAIMS
Both parties indemnify,save and hold harmless the other party,and all its agents and
employees,of and from any and all claims,demands,actions or causes of action of whatever
nature or character arising out of,or by reason of,the work to be performed by either party.
Each party further agrees to defend, at its own sole cost and expense,any action or
proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any such claim of whatever character.
arising as a result of their actions. It is further agreed that any and all employees of either
party while engaged in the performance of any work or service required or provided for
herein to be performed by that party,shall not be considered employees of the other party,
and that any and all claims that may or might arise under the Workers'Compensation Act of
the State of Nebraska on behalf of said employees,while so engaged,and any and all claims
made by any third parties as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of said
employees,while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein,
shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the other party.
XII. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
A. All agreements for contractual services pertinent to the Work Program and subject to
partial reimbursement under this Agreement shall be submitted to the State for review
and prior to final execution shall have been approved in writing by the State. MAPA
intends to provide the services pertinent to the Work Program with its own personnel
and through subcontracts with Omaha's City Planning and Public Works Departments,
Douglas County,and others for work activities identified in the Unified Work Program. It
is understood,however,that not less than fifty percent(50%)of such work will be
performed with MAPA personnel and/or by subcontract with other public agencies.
B. In connection with the performance of this contract,MAPA will cooperate with the State
in meeting its commitments and goals with regard to the maximum utilization of minority
business enterprises and will use its best efforts to insure that minority business
enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for subcontract
work under this contract.
C. Contracts executed in connection with the performance of this contract in excess of
$2,500 must comply with the applicable regulations and standards of the Cost of Living
Council in establishing wages and prices.
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XIII. PROHIBITED INTEREST
A. No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any
share or part of this contract or to any benefit arising herefrom.
B. No member,officer or employee of the Public Body or of a local public body during his
tenure or one year thereafter shall have any interest,direct or indirect, in this contract or
• the proceeds thereof. .
XIV. CANCELLATION
The State reserves the right to cancel this Agreement at any time it deems to be in the best
interest of the State upon giving thirty(30)days written notice of such cancellation to MAPA.
If the contract is cancelled under this provision,the State shall reimburse MAPA for all
expenses incurred and work completed to the date of cancellation. The remaining value of
all nonexpendable office equipment and capital improvements partially funded under this
Agreement shall be appraised by the State and disposed of in a manner that shall be in the
best interest of the State,subject to the approval of the Federal Highway Administration.
XV. LIMITATIONS OF LAW
It is mutually understood between the parties that the final authority in highway matters now
vested in the State by Federal and state statutory and case law shall not be affected by this
Agreement.
XVI: NONDISCRIMINATION
MAPA agrees to abide by the provisions of the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act as
provided by Neb.Rev.Stat.§48-1101 through 48-1126(Reissue 1998)and all regulations
relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of
Transportation,Title 49 CFR,Parts 21 and 27 as set forth in Exhibit"B"attached hereto and
hereby made a part of this agreement.
XVII. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
MAPA agrees to abide by the provisions of the Federal Lobbying Certification since federal
funds shown in this agreement exceed$100,000. "Certification for grants,loans,and
cooperative agreements"is included herewith as Exhibit"C"and made a part of this
agreement.
XVIII.MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
A. Policy
MAPA and the State agree to ensure that minority business enterprises as defined in
49 CFR Part 23 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance
of contracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds under this Agreement.
Consequently,the minority business requirements of 49 CFR Part 23 are hereby
made a part of and incorporated by this reference into this Agreement.
B. Minority Business Enterprises Obligation
Mapa and the State agree to ensure that minority business enterprises as defined in
49 CFR Part 23 have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of
contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided
under this Agreement. In this regard, MAPA shall take all necessary and reasonable
steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 to ensure that minority business enterprises
have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. MAPA shall
not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin,or sex in the award and
performance of FHWA assisted contracts.
On any work performed by or caused to be performed by MAPA,failure of MAPA to
carry out the requirements set forth above shall constitute breach of contract and,
after the notification of the FHWA, may result in termination of the agreement or
contract by the State or such remedy as the State deems appropriate.
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XIX. EQUIPMENT
A. The State agrees to participate in the cost of specialized items of equipment,not of a
nature normally used or required in the regular administrative or engineering
operations of MAPA,which items are required for,and will be used primarily on work
incident to this Agreement,and the cost of which is considered reasonable.
B. MAPA agrees to certify that items of equipment included in direct costs have been
excluded from the indirect costs.
C. MAPA agrees to obtain the approval of the State and of the Federal Highway
Administration prior to the purchase of an item of equipment of the type described
above in Paragraph A.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have hereto caused this Agreement to be executed by
their proper officers and representatives.
EXECUTED by MAPA this day of 20_
WITNESS: METROPOLITAN AREA
PLANNING AGENCY
EXECUTED by the State this day of 20_
STATE OF NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OR ROADS
Deputy Director-Planning and
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METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AGENCY
FY 2001 WORK PROGRAM
July 1 , 2000
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MAPA FY 2001 WORK PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION TRANSPORTATION UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 1
130 - Environmental Forums 1
350-Solid Waste Management 1
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2
140 -Transportation Forums 2
410-Transportation Planning Applications/Products 2
420-Transportation Planning Procedures/Models 4
430-Transportation Funding Analysis 5
440-Short-Range Transit 5
450-Special Transportation Studies 6
460 - Iowa Regional Transportation Planning 7
470 -Transportation System Management and Operations 8
480- Intelligent Transportation System 8
PROJECT REVIEW 9
150- Project Review Committee 9
DATA SYSTEMS 9
160 - Data and Information Forums 9
640 -Transportation Data Collection 9
650 - Socio-Economic Estimates and Forecasts 10
660 - Growth Monitoring/Socio-Economic Data Collection 11
REGIONAL ASSISTANCE 12
710 -Community Development Assistance 12
720 - Economic Development Assistance 13
730 - Environmental Technical Assistance 13
740 -Transportation Technical Assistance 14
750 - Iowa Community Development Assistance 14
770- Cooperative Purchasing . 15
790- Management Assistance 15
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/INFORMATION 15
180- Public Forums and Workshops 15
810- Publications 16
840-Transportation Information 16
850 - Public Information and Product Development 17
ADMINISTRATION 17
190- Policy and Administrative Forums 17
920-Community Development Administration 17
940-Transportation Program Administration 18
970- Employee Benefit Administration 18
980- Fiscal Management 18
990-General Agency Administration 19
Appendix 1 -MAPA FY 2001 UWP Budget Table 20
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TRANSPORTATION UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM
The projects identified will act as the Unified Work Program (UWP)for the Omaha-Council Bluffs
metropolitan area. They describe the work to be done for the continuing transportation planning process
for FY 2001, and will serve as the basis for funding within the fiscal year.
The development of a Unified Work Program, as described in the 23 CFR, Part 450 and 49 CFR, Part
613, is to serve as a means to promote the integration of modal planning coordination and to relate these
activities to comprehensive planning.
During the development of the FY 2001 Unified Work Program a priority setting process was used to
identify programs and projects that should be included in the work program.
Participants in this process included the MAPA Council of Officials, MAPA Board of Directors and
their technical advisory committees. Results of this process are reflected by the projects in this work
program and the associated funding levels. Participants in the transportation planning activities are
outlined in the MAPA Interlocal Agreement and committee Operating Rules. The Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee provides the direction for the development of the UWP and monitors progress of the
work.
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
MAPA is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)for the Omaha-Council Bluffs
urban.area. The MAPA Council of Officials is the overall policy body for agency with the Board of
Directors providing guidance for all MAPA projects, studies and programs. In addition, committees have
been organized to provide technical advice. The relationship, responsibility and composition of the MAPA
Council of Officials and Board of Directors and their committees are also described in the MAPA Interlocal
Agreement and committee Operating Rules.
WORK PROGRAM
A description of the specific transportation-related tasks to be performed, and financial estimates, are
contained in the following projects:
140 Transportation Forums
410 Transportation Planning Applications/Products
420 Transportation Planning Procedures/Models
430 Transportation Funding Analysis
440 Short-Range Transit
450 Special Transportation Studies
460 Iowa Regional Transportation Planning
470 Transportation System Management and Operations
480 Intelligent Transportation System
150 Project Review Committee
160 Data and Information Forums
640 Transportation Data Collection
650 Socio-Economic Estimates and Forecasts
660 Growth Monitoring/Socio-Economic Data Collection
740 Transportation Technical Assistance
180 Public Forums and Workshops
810 Publications
840 Transportation Information
190 Policy and Administrative Forums
940 Transportation Program Administration.
activities usingboth transportation
Note: Projects 150, 160, 650,.660, 180, 810, and 190 are jointly funded ac i p
and non-transportation funds.
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Budget summary tables are attached which show estimated expenditures by project and funding agency.
The MAPA program is funded using FHWA PL and FTA Section 5303 funds (through the Nebraska
Department of Roads and the Iowa Department of Transportation)in shares of 78% PL and 22% Section
5303 for most work elements. Surface Transportation Program (STP)and FTA non urban planning funds
are utilized in Work Element 460. The Nebraska share for PL and Section 5303 funds is approximately
90% and the Iowa share is 10%. The local match is 20%for all federal funds. Five counties contribute to
provide the local match in the following percentages: Douglas County, 66%; Sarpy County, 16%;
Pottawattamie County, 13% Washington County, 3%; and Mills County, 2%; Harrison and Shelby
counties, also provide local match in Work Element 460. The FY 2001 program is based on the
availability of PL, Section 5303, STP and FTA non urban funds as directly ear-marked or estimated at this
time. Additional support for transportation planning activities is also provided by the Nebraska Department
of Roads and the Iowa Department of Transportation through HPR funding as identified in the budget
summary table.
TEA-21 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FACTORS
The major purpose of the transportation program at MAPA is to provide necessary planning such that
the transportation needs of the residents of the region will be met to the degree possible with available
resources. This transportation concern includes all modes -highway, transit, non-vehicular, air, rail, and
water. The provision of transportation services must also be consistent and compatible with the overall
goals and development of the region. Major considerations include the environment, energy conservation,
regional growth patterns and land use, tourism and recreation and a wise and efficient use of economic
resources. The transportation planning program at MAPA is formulated to support the goals and
objectives of the region. This program will also contain activities to assist in the implementation of
provisions contained in surface transportation legislation.
The following factors will, at a minimum, be considered in the transportation planning process for the
MAPA area, will at a minimum, consider the following:
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global
competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. This factor is explicitly considered in work
activities 410.6,410.9,410.10, 460.1, and 460.2.
2. Increase the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized
users. This factor is explicitly considered in work activities 410.6, 410.9,450.4,460.1, 460.2,
480.1, and 480.2.
3. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight. This factor is
explicitly considered in work activities 410.6, 410.9,440.1, 450.1,470.1,480.1, 480.2, and
480.3.
4. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of
life. This factor is explicitly considered in work activities 410.6,420.3,450.3, 470.1,480.1, and
480.2.
5. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between
modes, for people and freight. This factor is explicitly considered in work activities 410.6,
410.9, 460.1,460.2,480.1, 480.2 and 480.3.
6. Promote efficient system management and operation. This factor is explicitly considered in
work activities 410.6,410.9,440.1,470.1,480.1, 480.2, and 480.3.
7. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. This factor is explicitly
considered in work activities 410.6, 410.9, 420.5, 440.2,470.1,480.1 480.2, and 480.3.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL FORUMS (130)
Objective. To provide a forum for coordination and cooperation between MAPA and organizations
involved in waste management activities.
Work Activity.
1. Solid Waste Technical Committee
Provide technical and clerical support for the MAPA Technical Committee on Solid Waste as they
consider and advise MAPA officials on matters pertaining to waste generation, source reductions by
volumes and toxicity, recycling, composting, collection, incineration, and disposal.
End Results. Documentation of meetings taken by MAPA Solid Waste Technical Committee and
improved coordination and cooperation of regional solid waste management activities.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT(350)
Objective. To assist local jurisdictions develop options for the implementation of the MAPA Integrated
Solid Waste Management Plan, in order to achieve the Nebraska 50% landfill reductions goals by July 1,
2002 and the Iowa landfill reduction mandates of 50% by the year 2000, including options for source
reduction, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste, marketing of various materials and
education.
Work Activities.
1. Solid Waste Technical Assistance
Assist jurisdictions identifying source reduction, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste
collection, incineration and landfill projects which can be carried out at the local level. These projects
will be developed in conjunction with counties and cities, and where practical will cross jurisdictional
boundaries in order to achieve appropriate economies of scale. Assist in the identification of potential
markets for products which have been included in recycling programs or which arise as a result of
yard waste or other organic management activities. Assist various local units of government in the
identification of specific waste streams which can be targeted for reduction, recycling or composting
and assisting in writing grant applications for these targeted waste streams. Provide technical
support in the implementation of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan through:
a. Coordinating markets for recyclables at the local level.
b. Education at the regional level to meet the specific information needs of each
jurisdiction.
c. Gather data from each jurisdiction regarding its performance with respect to achieving its
stated goals for landfill diversion.
d. Track solid waste generation, management and final destination in the MAPA area
through the utilization of an annual reporting mechanism at the regional level and to use
the data collected to provide accurate monitoring and reporting of solid waste
management activities and progress towards the diversion goals.
2. Local Emergency Planning Committee
Continue to work with the Local Emergency Planning Committees to meet the requirements of the
SARA Title III Community Right-to-Know provision.
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3. Hazardous Waste
Continue to provide ongoing opportunities to recycle usable paint and stains and to provide usable
paint to area law enforcement agencies for use in graffiti wipe-out programs. Provide a forum
through which MAPA members may explore opportunities to coordinate other hazardous waste
management activities.
4. Collection Facility
Continue working on the siting and design of a permanent regional household hazardous waste
collection facility.
End results. Jurisdictional assistance in selecting the options from the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan which will allow each local unit of government to optimize the effectiveness of its solid
waste management decisions; coordinated marketing of recyclables and compost; community
development through the encouragement of a locally grown recycling industry; annual reporting
mechanism to meet requirements of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Nebraska
Department of Environmental Quality; regional paint Drop `n Swap, motor oil and battery amnesties;
technical assistance to conditionally exempt small quantity generators; and LEPC support documentation
will be made.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
TRANSPORTATION FORUMS (140)
Objective. To provide a forum for coordination and cooperation between MAPA and agencies,
organizations and stakeholders involved and interested in planning, designing, maintaining and providing
transportation services.
Work Activities.
1. Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Provide for a continuing, comprehensive and coordinated transportation planning program through
the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee. Maintain correspondence and coordination with
participating agencies, and provide other technical support necessary to the transportation planning
program.
End Results. Documentation of meetings and actions taken by the Transportation Technical Advisory
Committee.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING APPLICATIONS/PRODUCTS (410)
Objective. To develop current, short-, medium-and long-range traffic simulations or forecasts at a
regional and/or subregional level,to update the regional transportation plan, and to update the
Transportation Improvement Program, all of which assist local jurisdictions in the programming and design
of future transportation improvements.
Work Activities.
1. Travel Assignment Networks
Develop highway assignment networks for regional and subregional current, short, medium and long
range traffic simulations and forecasts. Develop regional transit networks for current and long range
simulations or forecasts.
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2. Current Regional Traffic Simulations
Produce current regional traffic simulations using current socio-economic data, highway networks
and refined transportation planning models. This simulation will be checked against the most recent
traffic counts and be used as a basis for current subregional traffic simulations and future regional
traffic forecasts.
3. Current Subregional Traffic Simulations
Produce additional subregional traffic simulations as needed for corridor or project level analysis of
proposed transportation improvements or traffic generators. These simulations will be used as the
basis for future subregional traffic forecasts.
4. Regional Travel Forecasts
Finalize long range travel forecasts to the year 2025. This would include intermediate (short and
medium range)forecasts, in five-year increments (2000,2005, 2010, 2015, 2020,2025). These
forecasts will be based on updated socio-economic forecasts,future networks and refined
transportation models and will serve as the basis for subregional travel forecasts. Forecasts beyond
the year 2025 will also be made available to identify major transportation corridors not contained in
the Year 2025 Transportation Plan. Future transit usage will also be forecast.
5. Subregional Travel Forecasts
Produce subregional travel forecasts and analysis as needed for corridor or project level studies in
cooperation with one or more local jurisdictions. These forecasts would be based on current
subregional simulations and regional travel forecasts in combination with more detailed socio-
economic forecasts and refined subregional travel models.
6. Regional Plan
Complete the MAPA Year 2025 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The Plan will include a multimodel
approach, a financial plan, and a review of the operation and management of the Transportation
system, Major improvements will be prioritized and the need for corridor preservation will be included
in the development of the plan. This activity will be coordinated with work activities 410.1,410.4,
420.1, 420.2, 420.3, 650.2 and 650.4.
7. Public Participation Plan
Continue the implementation of the MAPA Public Participation Plan. This will include a proactive
outreach program that provides complete information, timely public notice,full public access to key
decisions, and supports early and continuing involvement of the public in developing the
Transportation Plan and TIP.
8. Review Functional Classification
Review and update as necessary, the existing functional classification, urban area boundary
and the
National Highway System for the Omaha-Council Bluffs area.
9. Transportation Improvement Program
Update the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)to provide a program of transportation
projects scheduled for implementation during fiscal years 2001 to 2006. The program will include a
prioritized listing of projects for the six year period and a financial plan that will lead to project
implementation. A progress report on the implementation of projects programmed for Fiscal Year
2000 will be also included.
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10. Omaha Planning Department Activities
Assist MAPA in carrying out the provisions of the Surface Transportation Legislation which required
increased comprehensive planning efforts in the development of transportation systems. Activities
will include the evaluation of the effects of population, housing, land use and development trends on
the street systems. Land development proposals will be reviewed for conformance to sound
transportation planning principles and compliance with other city departments, utility companies,
consultants and other governmental agencies such as the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency,
Douglas County and the Nebraska Department of Roads. The city's land use data base will be
integrated into the Omaha GIS. Also work on integrating the transportation element of the City of
Omaha's Master Plan into the MAPA Year 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan.
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End Results. Current, medium and long range travel simulations and forecasts at a regional and
subregional level, the FY 2001 TIP and a 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and technical reports.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCEDURES/MODELS (420)
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To develop or refine transportation planning tools for use at the regional and subregionalevels
to provide regional, corridor and project analysis capabilities.
Work Activities.
1. Socio-economic and Transportation Patterns/Analysis
Continue the analysis of local socio-economic, land use, travel and transportation system data to
define general development patterns, trends, relationships, and travel characteristics, using an
integrated computerized data base. This will include analysis of the impacts of transportation policy
decisions on land use and development plans.
2. Review Regional and Subregional Travel Forecasting Models
Review regional and subregional travel forecasting models focusing on the refinement of trip
generation, trip distribution, auto occupancy, modal split and traffic assignment models. These
revisions would be directed toward improved accuracy, increased flexibility of application and
additional products. Other travel forecasting models will be reviewed for use in the MAPA
transportation planning process.
3. Refine Performance Analysis Procedures
Develop additional travel impact analysis techniques to assist in transportation system/project
performance evaluations. Included would be investigation of transportation system management
techniques to address congestion and looking at critical environmental features to determine the
feasibility of future transportation facilities.
4. Coordination of Technical Development
Coordinate the development of travel analysis models and data bases with the Nebraska Department
of Roads and the Iowa Department of Transportation. This will include computer software exchange
and coordination, computer interfacing, data sharing and coordination on computer graphics
capabilities.
5. Transit Service Standards
MAT will continue the refinement of transit service development and performance standards and
criteria. These standards and criteria will provide the quantitative measure of service to aid in
identifying potential areas for transit improvements. The livable communities concept will be included
in these measures. Continue the procurement and installation of computer assisted scheduling and
information systems as management and operation tools for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the transit system. Also coordinate the Section 15 program with the above activities.
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End Results. Updated regional and subregional transportation analysis models.
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ANALYSIS (430)
Objective. To identify costs of transportation improvements and funds available to fund future
improvements.
Work Activities.
1. Capital and Operating Analysis
Continue the development of unit cost figures for various types of transportation capital and operating
projects utilizing the computerized transportation system data file which contains historical project
implementation costs. These cost figures will be made available to local jurisdictions and will be
utilized in transportation economic impact analysis.
2. Financial Resource Analysis
Develop financial plans that demonstrate how the TIP and long-range transportation plan can be
implemented. This will include identification of the funds available to the metropolitan Omaha area
from federal transportation legislation. Identify innovative financing techniques that may be required
to fund needed projects and programs.
3. Transit Financial Management
Financial management proposals will be developed in compliance with FTA Circular 7008.1 to
counter the loss of federal transit operating assistance. Alternatives dealing with fare pricing
techniques, private sector assistance and state and local funding options will be developed. MAT will
have primary responsibility. MAPA will provide additional support and overall coordination.
End Results. Summaries of unit costs for various types of transportation projects and an update of
transportation financial resources in the region.
SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT(440)
Objective. To coordinate short-range transit planning activities in the MAPA area.
Work Activities.
1. Metro Area Transit/Council Bluffs
Coordinate short-range transportation planning strategies with Metro Area Transit(i.e., refinement of
transit service development and performance standards and criteria, transit management plan,
financial management plan). This will include the development of planning justification for transit
projects contained in the Transportation Improvement Program. This justification will look at
operating assistance and all capital projects. Also, assist Council Bluffs in the preparation of a grant
application for Iowa state transit assistance.
2. Transit Management Objectives
Develop and update, as changes occur, transit management objectives to measure the efficiency of
all internal areas of the organization involved with the operation of existing transit service. This plan
would include cost saving techniques for management/administration, operations, maintenance,
personnel and labor relations. MAT will have primary responsibility. MAPA will provide additional
support and overall coordination.
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3. Transit Maintenance PIA) • k `
Metro Area Transit will continue to assess methods used by other properties in the development of a
facilities and equipment maintenance plan that will address specific goals and objectives for a
maintenance program taking into consideration acceptable levels of vehicle life,frequency of road
service,failure rates, ratio of maintenance labor to other labor, and other related factors.
4. Nebraska Transit and Rail Advisory Council -(N-TRAC)
Participate in the feasibility study to investigate the viability of a statewide rail passenger system
specifically with a high speed connection between Omaha and Lincoln.
5. Midwest Rail Initiative
Participate in the nine state midwest rail initiative consortium that has been formed to promote,
improve and expand passenger rail service in the midwest.
End Results. Documentation of assistance provided to MAT, Council Bluffs, and other transit providers in
the MAPA region.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION STUDIES (450)
Objective. To conduct special transportation studies as they relate to elderly and handicapped, private
sector transit providers, energy and air quality.
Work Activities.
1. Accessible Transportation Activities
Continue with the project to achieve a system of coordinated, accessible transportation in the metro
area for the elderly/handicapped, disabled,work deprived, etc. This will include continued
participation in the Omaha on the Move program and continued sponsorship of a pilot transportation
brokerage system.
2. Private Sector Involvement
Support private sector participation in the transportation planning process to help insure coordinated
planning and delivery of transportation services in the metropolitan area. This will include working
with local Chambers of Commerce and private transportation providers in reviewing transportation
plans and programs. Cost of transit services will be analyzed to assist in determining opportunities
available to the private sector to competitively contract for transit services in the metro area.
3. Air Quality/Energy
Evaluate transportation measures to insure they include energy efficient alternatives and determine
the air quality benefits and impacts. Evaluate and analyze monitored air pollution data(carbon
monoxide, ozone, particulates, and lead)to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments
(CAAA)of 1990.
4. Safety/Drug Control Planning
MAT will continue to assess and develop programs to improve safety, looking at areas to reduce
risks, avoid risks and transfer risks. MAT will continue to look at programs to improve security that
will reduce thefts and curb vandalism and ride/non-rider confrontations. MAT will continue to
incorporate the drug and alcohol awareness program in the safety and risk management function.
5. Douglas County Health Department Activities
Purchase CO, ozone, and particulates monitoring equipment to upgrade the air quality monitoring
sites in the metro area. This will help to insure continuous and accurate data to evaluate the status
air quality in the metro area.
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Work with Metro Area Transit, all metro area transportation providers, Omaha on the Move, the
Sarpy County Transportation Committee, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, social service
agencies, the Workforce Development program, United Way of the Midlands, ENOA, the Department
of Health and Human Services, businesses, and all metro area interested parties and jurisdictions to
begin developing viable, workable transportation services in the metro area that will successfully
assist welfare and low-income persons with accessible, timely transportation to work and related
activities, such as training classes and day care.
7. Environmental Justice
Seek out and include low-income and minority populations in all phases of the transportation planning
process. Refine strategies for engaging these populations in the transportation decision-making
process. Use demographic information to identify these socio-economic group and develop a
process to assess the benefits and impacts of transportation system investments on them.
End Results. Updates to the documentation of private sector involvement in providing transit service;
maintenance of national air quality standards; status reports on elderly and handicapped transit services;
energy contingency measures; and a transit risk management and safety plan.
IOWA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (460)
Objective. To develop a regional Transportation Improvement Program and Long-Range Transportation
Plan for Harrison, Mills, and Shelby counties and the non-urbanized portion of Pottawattamie County that
can be integrated into the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)and State Transportation Plan.
Work Activities.
1. Long Range Transportation Plan
Maintain the RPA-18 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)for Harrison, Mills, and Shelby
counties and the non-urbanized portion of Pottawattamie County.
2. Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Develop a Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)to provide a program of multi-
modal transportation projects scheduled for implementation during fiscal years 2001 to 2006. The
program will include a prioritized listing of projects for the six year period and a financial plan that will
lead to project implementation. A progress report on the implementation of projects programmed for
Fiscal Year 2000 will be also included.
3. RPA-18 Policy and Technical Committees
Provide technical support to the RPA-18 Policy and Technical Committees and provide assistance to
them in completing LRTP, RTIP, FY 2001 Work Program and other activities as necessary.
4. Fiscal Year 2002 Planning Work Program
Develop the RPA-18 Transportation Planning Work Program for FY 2002.
5. Public Involvement Process
Continue the implementation of the proactive public involvement process that provides complete
information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, and supports early and
continuing involvement of the public in developing the LRTP and TIPs.
End Results. Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)for Harrison, Mills, and Shelby counties and
the non-urbanized portion of Pottawattamie County.
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEIANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS14700
Objective. To promote the consideration of efficient transportation system, management and operations
through the development of management and monitoring systems.
Work Activities.
1. Management Systems
Continue to work with the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Nebraska Department of Roads
and local jurisdictions on the development of Congestion Management System (CMS)and other
management systems as needed for the metro area.
2. Traffic Monitoring Systems
Develop, in cooperation with the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Iowa Department of
Transportation, a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS)for the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
This will include a systematic process of collection, analysis, identification of characteristics and
summaries of highway related person and vehicular traffic data for the metropolitan area. This
activity will be coordinated with the activities in Work Element 640-Transportation Data Collection.
End Results. Development of a database and condition measures for all of the management systems.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (480)
Objective. To provide support for the implementation of projects contained in the Omaha Metropolitan
Area Intelligent.Transportation Systems (ITS)Strategic Deployment Plan.
Work Activities.
1. Traffic Management Forum
Provide support to the Omaha Metro Area Traffic Management Forum that will be leading efforts to
implement ITS projects in the areas of signal systems, travel surveillance, traffic management center,
and traveler information systems.
2. Incident Management Team
Provide support to the Nebraska and Iowa Incident Management Teams as they lead efforts to
implement incident management projects identified in the Strategic Deployment Plan.
3. ITS Deployment Support
Work state and local agencies to identify lead organizations to coordinate ITS projects and activities
in the areas of public/private partnerships, education and intermodal coordination.
4. Metro Area Motorist Assist Program
Continue to work with and support the metro area Motorist Assist Program that is being operated by
the Nebraska State Patrol.
5. Council Bluffs IS Accident Investigation Pilot Project
Develop an ITS accident investigation pilot project in Council Bluffs using an optical total station
survey controller. This would be part of the Metro are Incident Management Program to reduce the
duration of incidents not only on the Interstate but also at other key locations in Council Bluffs. This
project would also look at how this process could be expanded to other parts of the metro area.
End Results. Identification of ITS projects in the traffic and incident management areas that will be
implemented over the next five years.
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PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE(150)
Objective. To provide a voluntary intergovernmental review and comment process for federal and state
aid applications that impact the MAPA area.
Work Activities.
1. Maintain a Project Review Committee for the purpose of intergovernmental review and coordination
in accordance with Executive Order 12372.
End Results. Provide information to elected officials within the MAPA area to determine how proposed
federal and state activities impact their jurisdictions. Document committee meetings, number of cases
reviewed and Board action.
DATA SYSTEMS
DATA AND INFORMATION FORUMS (160)
Objective. To provide a forum for coordination and cooperation between MAPA and organizations
involved in data collection and dissemination.
Work Activity.
1. Data Resource Committee
Maintain a Data Resource Committee for the purpose of discussing issues and sharing information
related to census data, local geography computer applications, data availability and other appropriate
topics.
End Results. Documentation of the meetings held by the Committee and items discussed.
TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION (640)
Objective. To collect, maintain and update transportation system, travel and financial data needed in the
transportation planning process.
Work Activities.
1. Travel Data
Collect local travel data, including detailed traffic count data (time of day, occupancy,vehicle
classification, etc.)and speed and delay data, as available from local jurisdictions and other
secondary sources. Obtain non-local travel data, including trip generation data,trip length data,
vehicle occupancy data, and other transferrable parameters from national sources or comparable
regions. This data activity will be coordinated with the monitoring system activities in Work Element
470.
2. Update/Expand Highway System Data
Maintain the street and highway inventory with updates as improvements are made. Expand the
highway inventory with additional physical characteristics of the existing system. These may include
pavement widths, access control, signalization, channelization, pavement type, etc., and may be util-
ized in network refinements and capacity calculations. Provide information to the state transportation
agencies on the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS).
3. Transportation Financial Data
Obtain construction costs of projects implemented during FY 2000 to establish project
implementation costs.
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4. Traffic Counting Data
Continue the traffic counting program with the collection of 1999 and 2000 data from the states and
local jurisdictions. This information will be used in performance evaluations and the development of
the 2000 Traffic Flow Map.
5. Transit Data
Develop transit and trip characteristics based on the following evaluations: percentages of transit
riders by fare category, route and trip; annual and average weekday system ridership; rider loading
counts at maximum load points; on and off counts, especially at major stops or terminals; total person
trips by route, peak-hour, mid-day and total day; revenue analysis by route, time block, trip and bus;
and number of transfers sold vs. used. MAT will have primary responsibility with MAPA providing
additional support and overall coordination.
6. Transit Service Characteristics
Identify transit service characteristics which include the following: headways by route and time of day,
and day of week; schedule adherence (percent of vehicles on time by route,time of day, and day of
week); operating speeds and running times; vehicle miles/vehicle year and total vehicle miles
annually; number of routes, and route distances; bus route miles, including miles of local service and
express service; capacity; location of stops, transfer points, terminal and parking facilities; and
evaluation of the present service by the current riders on the system.
7. Transit Costs
Transit operating cost data will be obtained to determine: operating efficiency of each route; cost of
operation in terms of cost per unit of product; total revenue including passenger revenue, advertising
rents, etc.; net operating revenue; fare structure; and capital expenditures for fixed facilities and
rolling stock. This will include refinements to the MAT Section 15 transit data program. MAT will
have primary responsibility. MAPA will provide additional support and overall coordination.
8. Omaha Public Works Activities
Provide partial funding for the City of Omaha Traffic Counting Program. This includes the provision
of traffic counts at over 300 locations in the City of Omaha on a yearly basis. These counts will serve
as input to the development of the Year 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan, the development of
transportation analysis performed by MAPA for the City of Omaha and the development of traffic flow
maps and related reports.
End Results. Updated travel, transportation system and financial data files and summaries of the changes
to these files.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS (650)
Objective. To provide up-to-date socio-economic estimates and forecasts of regional data.
Work Activities.
1. Regional Estimates
Develop an annual set of regional and county level estimates for 2001 using past estimates and
building permit information. These estimates will include housing units, households, population,
selected population and household characteristics, employment and travel.
2. Regional Forecasts
Update, as necessary, the regional forecasts for population,households and housing units,
employment and income/auto ownership.
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3. Small Area Estimates •
• Develop an annual set of small area estimates for population, households, housing units,
- employment, and other basic variables used in the MAPA planning process.
4. Small Area Forecasts
Revise, as necessary, small area forecasts for basic trip generating variables (population,
households, income or auto ownership, and employment utilizing a land use forecasting/activity
allocation model. This activity will take into account local jurisdictions comprehensive land use plans
and involve analysis of data related to various influences on development patterns (densities,
topography, utilities, zoning, accessibility, etc).
End Results. Reports on regional and small area estimates and forecasts of socio-economic data.
GROWTH MONITORING/SOCIO-ECONOMIC DATA COLLECTION (660)
Work Activities.
Obiective. To collect, maintain and update land use, employment, economic, population and housing data
needed for transportation planning and other agency needs.
1. Data Exchange and Cooperation
Maintain relationships for sharing and exchanging data and work in cooperation with other public and
private agencies to increase the availability of various types of data. MAPA will continue to
coordinate efforts dealing with the 2000 Census. Included in this activity will be preparing for the
Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP), and working with local jurisdictions on reviewing
preliminary 2000 Census results.
2. Land Use File.
Maintain the MAPA land use file based on the monitoring of land use change through secondary
sources.
3. Employment File
Maintain the MAPA employment file as an integrated computerized source describing the employers
of the region, their number of employees, industrial classification and location. Update the
employment file to 2000 using available state and local sources. Complete a summary report on
2000 employment patterns and 1990 to 2000 changes.
4. Economic Data
Maintain and update data pertaining to various economic measures at the regional and county level,
including work force, unemployment, income,wages, and cost of living. Relate this data to 1990
Census data.
5. Other Population and Housing Data
Maintain the MAPA construction permit file, apartment complex file,subdivision/SID file and,as
available, housing sales files to further define housing location and characteristics. Monitor other
local population characteristics, including auto ownership, vital statistics and school enrollment.
Monitor national trends in terms of population and housing characteristics (income, auto ownership,
persons per household,vital statistics, etc.).
6. Activity Centers File
Continue to maintain/develop files of non-residential activity centers(trip generators), including office
buildings, shopping centers, and possibly schools, hospitals, hotels/motels and public facilities.
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7. Current and Proposed D lopments •
Continue the monitoring program that identifies major current or proposed residential, commercial, .
industrial and public developments within the MAPA region. Link this information with ongoing major
data files0and use, employment, housing and activity centers)and with small area forecasts.
8. Geographic Data Base and Other Data Analysis Tools
Update the integrated geographic data base system and develop other computerized tools to assist
in the analysis and manipulation of data. This will include: refinement of base maps as needed,
expansion of MAPA's computer mapping capacity, and use of the Census Bureau's TIGER system
for computer mapping and address conversion.
9. Metro Area GIS Photos
Participate in a consortium of the Cities of Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Douglas and Sarpy
counties, Papio-MO River NRD, OPPD, and MAPA to purchase aerial photography to be used in the
development of digital orthophotos for the metro area.
End Results. Summaries of updated land use, employment, economic, population, and housing data.
REGIONAL ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE(710)
Objective. To provide technical assistance to jurisdictions in identifying community development needs
and the resources to meet those needs.
Work Activities.
1. Jurisdictional Visits
Maintain regular and timely direct staff contact with city council and county boards to determine their
needs and provide information on available MAPA services. Visit with staff at least quarterly to
provide information and assistance in locating resources to meet identified community needs and
MAPA activities.
2. Identify Community Development Needs
Review identified community needs with jurisdiction on an annual basis to determine if updates and
revisions are necessary. Work with jurisdictions to include identified community needs in an update
of the MAPA Regional Needs Assessment.
3. Technical Assistance
Provide jurisdictions information and assistance on all existing community development programs
available through federal, state and local programs. Assist jurisdictions in their strategic planning
efforts dealing with community development programs in their community.
4. Funding Assistance
Notify jurisdictions of funding available to their unit of government from federal, state and local
sources such as Community Development Block Grants, USDA Rural Development, and Land and
Water Conservation Funds. Expand outreach activities in seeking program and project funding
including work with the private sector. Assist jurisdictions in preparing applications for the various
grant and loan programs.
End Results. Meetings with elected officials and staffs in all MAPA jurisdictions. Documentation of the
number of communities that were assisted in the preparation of grant applications or other forms of
general assistance.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT•ISTANCE (720) •
Objective. To provide technical assistance to jurisdictions to identify economic development needs and
the resources to meet those needs.
Work Activities.
1. Technical Assistance
Provide jurisdictions information and assistance on all existing economic development programs
available through the state Departments of Economic Development and other economic development
offices. This will include community profiles, CDBG programs, revitalization districts, improvement
districts, etc. Expand the contacts for notification of these programs and MAPA services and
products to the private sector, including chambers of commerce and financial institutions. Attend at
least two meetings a year of each MAPA Associate Chamber of Commerce. Assist jurisdictions in
their strategic planning efforts dealing with economic development programs in their community.
2. Small Business Administration Programs
Through contacts with jurisdictions, financial institutions, and chambers of commerce, notify
businesses located within the MAPA region of the existence of economic development
funding assistance available through the existing SBA 504 Certified Development Company. Provide
technical assistance to these businesses in completing the application process.
3. Overall Economic Development Plan
Continue the development of an Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP)as part of an
Economic Development Administration (EDA) program for promoting and supporting development in
the five county MAPA region.
End Results. Documentation of grant and loan applications made on behalf of jurisdictions and
businesses in the region.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (730)
Work Activities.
Objective. To provide assistance and information to local jurisdictions on environmental matters.
1. Jurisdictional Technical Assistance
Provide technical assistance to jurisdictions on solid waste, hazardous waste,water quality, and
other environmental concerns.
2. Environmental Resource Analysis Information
Provide environmental resource analysis information to jurisdictions, organizations and citizens and
assist jurisdictions in using data for review of development proposals and plan preparation.
3. Maintain Federal Emergency Management Administration Data
Maintain Federal Emergency Management Administration data and coordinate activities with
jurisdictions.
End Results. Documentation of environmental assistance and information provided to local jurisdictions
and citizens.
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TRANSPORTATION TECHN L ASSISTANCE(740) •
Objective. To provide assistance to local jurisdictions in their development of project level studies and to
provide information to assist local jurisdictions in determining priorities for their transportation projects.
Work Activities.
1. Technical Assistance to Local Jurisdictions for Project Level Studies
Provide technical assistance and related transportation system travel,financial and socio-economic
data to the states and local jurisdictions as requested to assist in conducting corridor, location, sub-
area,feasibility and other project level studies.
2. Transportation Assistance to Local jurisdictions for Project Development
Provide transportation related information, evaluation techniques, and technical assistance as
requested to help jurisdictions determine local priorities, develop transportation plans and programs,
and implement individual projects.
3. Public Hearings/Information Meetings
Attend public information meetings relating to projects proposed by the states and local jurisdictions
and provide support for projects from the regional planning perspective.
4. Transit Technical Assistance
MAT will continue to provide technical support and information to the MAT Transit Advisory
Committee, Council Bluffs Transit Task Force, MOBY Advisory Committee and local jurisdictions.
This will include assisting in the development of Council Bluffs'State Transit Assistance application,
review of long range transit plans and review of proposed developments taking into consideration
transit impacts.
End Results. Reports on assistance and information provided to local jurisdictions on project level
activities.
IOWA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (750)
Obiective. To provide technical assistance to Iowa jurisdictions to identify community and economic
development needs and the resources to meet them.
Work Activities.
1. Jurisdictional Visits
Maintain regular and timely direct staff contact with the city councils and county boards to determine
their needs and provide information on available programs and MAPA services. Visit with staff at
least quarterly to provide information and assistance in locating resources to meet identified
community needs. Coordinate development efforts with the Community College, Business
Development Center, Electric Co-ops and other service providers.
2. Identify Community Development Needs.
Review identified community needs with jurisdictions on an annual basis to determine if updates and
revisions are necessary. Work with jurisdictions to include identified community needs in a
Community Builder Program.
3. Technical Assistance.
Provide jurisdictions information and assistance on all existing community and economic
development programs available through the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Iowa
Department of Natural Resource, federal and local programs. This will include community profiles,
CDBG programs, revitalization districts, improvement districts, etc. Expand the contacts for
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institutions. Assist jurisdictions in their strategic planning efforts dealing with community and
economic development programs.
4. Funding Assistance.
Notify jurisdictions of funding available to local government from federal, state and local sources such
as Community Development Block Grants, CEBA, USDA Rural Development, EDA, EPA, L&WCF,
Historic Preservation and REAP through Grant Alerts and direct contact. Expand outreach activities
in seeking program and project funding including work with the private sector. Assist jurisdictions in
preparing applications for the grant and loan programs.
End Results. Meetings with elected officials and their staffs from all MAPA Iowa jurisdictions twice during
the year. Documentation of the number of communities or businesses that were assisted in the
preparation of grant and loan applications or other forms of general assistance.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING (770)
Objective. To purchase goods and equipment for members in a cost efficient manner.
Work Activities.
1. Promote Participation Ascertain Needs and Administer the Program.
Advocate the cost-savings of cooperative purchasing. Maintain staff contact to promote the
cooperative purchasing program, ascertain the needs of member jurisdictions and take orders,
purchase, deliver, invoice and surcharge program participants.
End Results. Document services to member jurisdictions through a summary report that will also include
number of members, frequency of purchase and items purchased.
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE (790)
Objective. To provide management and administrative assistance to member jurisdictions.
Work Activities.
1. Management and Administrative Services
Provide management and administrative services of a non-contractual nature.
2. Area-wide Police Testing Program
Provide management and administrative services for the MAPA Centralized Organization for Police
Selection (COPS) Program.
End Results. Documentation of management and administrative assistance provided to member
jurisdictions in monthly program reports.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/INFORMATION
PUBLIC FORUMS AND WORKSHOPS (180)
Objective. To provide and support public forums and workshops that identify and discuss timely topics or
high visibility special subjects of a regional significance.
Work Activities.
1. Provide Technical Support
Provide technical staff support to sponsor, co-sponsor, or develop public forums and workshops.
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2. Provide Clerical Support 1
Provide clerical staff support to sponsor,co-sponsor, or develop public forums and workshops.
3. Attend Public Forums and Workshops
Attend selected public forums and workshops that deal with issues of a regional significance.
End Results. Attend or sponsor public forums or workshops of regional significance.
PUBLICATIONS (810)
Obiective. To publicize MAPA activities and accomplishments to MAPA member jurisdictions, state and
local officials and the public.
Work Activities.
1. What's Happening
Develop, produce and disseminate monthly issues of"WHAT'S HAPPENING for Community
Leaders"newsletter.
2. Annual Report and Community Assistance Report
Develop, produce and disseminate the MAPA Annual Report. Prepare and disseminate the
Community Assistance Report.
3. Regional Officials Directory
Update and maintain a listing of all elected and appointed public officials for the MAPA region.
Publish MAPA Regional Directory.
End Results. Publication of twelve issues of"What's Happening,"the MAPA Annual Report and
Community Assistance Report.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (840)
Obiective. To provide transportation-related data to public and private sector representatives.
Work Activities.
1. Transportation Information to Public/Private Sector
Provide transportation data to the private sector and the general public as necessary and/or
available. This information will include current, intermediate and long range forecasted traffic
volumes, current and forecasted socio-economic data, and transportation plan and program
information, both long and short range.
2. Transit Information
MAT will provide transit data and assistance to public bodies, the private sector and the general
public as necessary and available.
End Results. Documentation of transportation-related data provided to the private sector and the general
public.
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w J PUBLIC INFORMATION ANDSODUCT DEVELOPMENT (850) •
Objective. To increase member jurisdictions' and the public and private sectors'awareness and use of
MAPA products and services.
Work Activities.
1. Public Information Materials
Develop and update public information about the MAPA planning process and MAPA products and
present them to the general public, news media, community-based groups and new MAPA
participants. Continue the MAPA Regional Citizenship and Service Awards.
2. Product Development
Develop information products from various data information (population, housing, land use,
employment)collected and used in MAPA program areas. This will include 1990 population and
housing reports, land use summaries, employment and traffic growth reports and the MAPA Regional
Directory. Make these products available to MAPA members and other public and private sector
concerns.
3. Professional Library/Data Acquisitions
Collect and maintain acquisitions for the agency's professional and data libraries. Catalog the MAPA
data library.
4. Regional Catalog of Attractions
Pursue bi-state funding through state and local Tourism and Arts Councils to develop a regional
catalog of important regional attractions - museums, outdoor art work, important architecture, trails,
recreation sites, etc., and include suggestions for mini regional"get-away days or week-ends."
End Results. Regional Citizenship and Service awards, MAPA Regional Directory, products developed
from data information generated by MAPA programs, and short information handouts developed on
employment, population, housing, and other MAPA data items.
ADMINISTRATION
POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FORUMS (190)
Objective. To maintain and coordinate policy and administrative forums.
Work Activities.
1. Council of Officials Administration
2. Board of Directors Administration
3. Finance Committee Administration
4. Retirement Committee Administration
End Results. Agendas, information packets, minutes and a record of follow-up actions.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (920)
Objective. To provide for administration of MAPA's Community/Economic Development programs.
Work Activities.
1. Program Administration
Provide administrative support for the Community/Economic Development programs.
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2. Contracts
Develop proposals, negotiate contracts for programs, provide contract activity, monitoring and
reporting.
3. FY 2002 Work Program
Develop Community/Economic Development sections of the agency work program for Fiscal Year
2002.
End Results. Quarterly reports on Community/Economic Development programs and a Fiscal Year 2002
Work Program.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (940)
Objective. To provide for efficient administration of MAPA's Transportation programs.
Work Activities.
1. Program Administration
Provide administrative support for Transportation programs.
2. Contracts
Develop proposals, negotiate contracts for programs, provide contract activity monitoring and
reporting.
3. FY 2002 Work Program
Develop the transportation Unified Work Program for Fiscal Year 2002.
End Results. Quarterly reports on Transportation programs and a Fiscal Year 2002 Work Program.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION (970)
Obiective. To provide for administration of the agency's employee benefit program.
Work Activities.
1. Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Provide management of the agency retirement and deferred compensation programs.
2. Group Health and Life Insurance
Provide assistance in follow-up on claims, enrollment, changes, and answer questions on the agency
group health and life program.
End Results. Management and administration of the MAPA employee benefit program.
FISCAL MANAGEMENT(980)
Objective. To maintain an internal fiscal and financial management control system that meets acceptable
standards of federal, state and local funding sources.
Work Activities.
1. Fiscal Management
Develop, maintain and monitor fiscal management reports, the agency budget, accounting and
bookkeeping system.
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2. Audit
Prepare and support work for the annual financial and compliance audit.
End Results. Preparation of a FY 2000 financial and compliance audit with no significant findings or
material weaknesses.
GENERAL AGENCY ADMINISTRATION (990)
Objective. Maintain ongoing general administrative and management activities not directly assigned to
specific projects, but that support the agency as a whole.
Work Activities.
1. Management and Administrative Activities
Plan, organize, and supervise implementation of policies and programs. Coordinate and implement
regional goals and objectives, maintain cooperation and communication between members. Maintain
and implement the agency's administrative polices and procedures.
2. Participate in Related Associations
Participate in related associations of benefit to agency programs and management. These include
but are not limited to the National Association of Regional Councils, Nebraska Regional Officials
Commission, Iowa Association of Regional Councils, Nebraska Association of Counties, Iowa State
Association of Counties, Iowa League of Municipalities and Nebraska League of Municipalities.
3. FY 2002 Work Program
Develop administrative section of work program for fiscal year 2002.
4. Personnel
Develop, implement and maintain the agency's personnel polices and procedures.
5. Contracts
Prepare contracts for administrative and program related activities. Monitor contract reporting,
assure contract compliance.
6. Agency Liability Insurance
Determine specifications, complete applications, file claims, etc.
7. Clerical
Maintain clerical support operations for the agency including word processing, central filing system,
telephone, copying, and processing mail.
8. Computer Support
Provide hardware, software and communications support for in-house and host station computer
access.
End Results. Maintain general administrative and management activities for the agency.
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d NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSES
During the performance of this contract,the contractor,for itself,its assignees and successors
in interest(hereinafter referred to as the"contractor),agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor will comply with the Regulations of the
Department of Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs
of the Department of Transportation(Title 49,Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21 and
27,hereinafter referred to as the Regulations),which are herein incorporated by
reference and made a part of this contract.
(2) Nondiscrimination: The contractor,with regard to the work performed by it after award
and prior to completion of the contract work,will not discriminate on the ground of
handicap, race,color or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors,
including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not
participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of
the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set
forth in Appendix"A,""B,"and"C"of Part 21 of the Regulations.
(3) Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work
to be performed under a subcontract,including procurements of materials or equipment,
each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the
contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to
nondiscrimination on the ground of handicap,race,color or national origin.
(4) Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required
by the Regulations,or orders and instructions issued pursuant thereto, and will permit
access to its books,records,accounts,other sources of information,and its facilities as
may be determined by the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway
Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations,orders and
instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive
possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information,the contractor shall
so certify to the State Highway Department,or the Federal Highway Administration as
appropriate,and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the
nondiscrimination provisions of this contract,the State Highway Department shall impose
such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be
appropriate, including but not limited to,
(a) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor
complies,and/or
(b) cancellation,termination or suspension of the contract,in whole or in part.
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph(1)
through(6)in every subcontract,including procurements of materials and leases of
equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations,order,or instructions issued pursuant
thereto.The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or
procurement as the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway Administration
may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
noncompliance: Provided,however,that,in the event a contractor becomes involved in,
or is threatened with,litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such
direction,the contractor may request the State to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the State,and in addition,the contractor may request the United States to
enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
EXHIBIT"B"
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Certification for Grants,Loans,and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,that:
(1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the
undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any Federal agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,
the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation, renewal,amendment,or modification
of any Federal contract,grant, loan,or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency,
a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying",in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subgrants,and contracts and
subcontracts under grants,subgrants,loans,and cooperative agreements)which exceed
$100,000,and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352,Title 31,U.S. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
PLN5-HZlms
EXHIBIT"C"
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Members: METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AGENCY
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Douglas County,NE 2222 Cuming Street., Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4328
Bennington Phone: (402) 444-6866 Fax: (402) 342-0949 11.1111 1\p11 A I 'J
Boys Town
Elkhorn In the MAPA Region: 1 800 827 6866 W' A Council of Governments
• Omaha Email: mapa@novia.net
Omaha City Council
Ralston
Valley
Waterloo
Sarpy County,NE
Bellevue
Gretna May 15, 2000
La Vista
Papillion
Springfield MEMORANDUM
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Washington County,NE TO: FY 2001 Cognizant Agent •
Arlington
• Blair FY 2001 Grantor
Fort Calhoun
Herman FR: Louis C.Violi, Executive Director
Kennard
Washington
RE: Revised MAPA FY 2001 Cost Allocation Plan
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Mills County,IA
Emerson • The FY 2001 Cost Allocation Plan is being submitted to the cognizant agent for review and
Glenwood approval because of Paragraph 2.d.3 page 11-6 of FTA Circular 5010.1, March 17, 1983. The
Hastings method of allocating costs, the cost allocation.plan and the accounting system are maintained
Henderson as in previous years.
Malvern
Pacific Junction
Silver City TABLE 1 .
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Pottawattamie•County.IA FY 00 FY 00
Avoca Initial YTD •
FY 2001
Carson Budget (10 mos.) Proposed
Carter Lake
Council Bluffs
Crescent Indirect Personnel Rate 44% 39% 39%
Hancock
• Macedonia Indirect Non-Personnel Rate 24% 24% 20%
McClelland •
Minden Neola TOTAL RATE 68% 63% 59%
Oakland
Treynor
Underwood TABLE 2
Walnut•
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INDIRECT PERSONNEL COSTS
Bellevue Public Schools
• Council Bluffs Planning
Commission Indirect Personnel/Direct Personnel = Indirect Personnel Rate
Golden Hills Resource
Conservation&Development District FY 00 FY 00
Iowa Western Community Initial YTD FY 2001
College
Metro Area Transit Budget (10 mos.) Proposed
Metropolitan Community
College 247,519 168,868 258,781
Metropolitan Utilities District 44% 39% 39%
• Millard Public Schools 555,400 429,020 657,450
Millard Suburban Fire District
Omaha Airport Authority
Omaha Housing Authority
Omaha.Planning Board •
Omaha Public Power District •
Papillion/La Vista Public
Schools . 1-1
Papio-Missouri River E) .11BIT D
Natural Resources District
Pony Creek Drainage District
Ralston Public Schools
Valley Fire Protection
District#5
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NONPERSONNEL COSTS
FY 00 FY 00 FY 2001
Initial YTD Proposed
Direct Indirect Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
Printing 16,285 3,715 12,977 2,243 17,053 2,947
Telephone 2,050 3,950 1,223 2,376 2,040 3,960
Supplies 7,400 6,000 3,421 4,429 4,358 5,642
Rent 46,800 38,932 46,800
Equipment 6,500 2,506 6,500
Travel 17,824 12,176 12,729 8,421 18,055 11,945
Insurance 10,000 9,518 12,000
Audit 5,000 4,033 5,400
Data 18,482 1,518 12,360 3,034 16,058 3,942
Member/Ref. 8,715 6,285 9,641 5,194 12,998 7,002
Annual Dinner& 1,200 1,041 1,200
Forum Regis.
Postage 7,560 1,440 5,917 1,424 7,254 1,746
Public Notice 5,600 6,989 44 8,447 53
Retirement 5,000 4,167 • 5,000
Capital Outlay 22,900 17,399 17,000
TOTAL 83,916 132,484 65,258 104,759 86,263 131,137
FY 00 Budget Indirect Non-Personnel Costs 132,484 =24% Indirect NP Rate FY 00 Initial
(Inital) Direct Personnel Costs 555,400
FY 00 YTD Indirect Non-Personnel Costs 104,759 =24% Indirect NP Rate FY 00 YTD
(10 mos.) Direct Personnel Costs 429,020
FY 2001 Budget Indirect Non-Personnel Costs 131,137 =20% Indirect NP Rate FY 2001 Proposed
(Proposed) Direct Personnel Costs 657,450
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OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AGENCY(MAPA) -
PROPOSED COST ALLOCATION PLAN
July 1, 2000
SECTION 1.
GENERAL
The Cost Allocation Plan of MAPA is the basis of assigning costs equitably to all projects during each
fiscal year. Under the plan, the total costs assigned to each project are comprised of both direct and
indirect costs. All direct and indirect costs are further identified as to personnel and non-personnel costs.
The distinctions of cost allocation are described in the following definitions.
DEFINITIONS
Direct Personnel Costs are gross costs of all personnel that have direct assignment or responsibilities
identifiable to specific projects. Personnel accounted for under direct personnel costs are included in
Schedule A.
Direct Non-Personnel Costs are the cost of non-personnel items or service clearly incurred by specific
projects. Direct non-personnel costs include project related items such as contracted services, project
report publishing, and reproductions, travel, reference materials, staff development, long-distance
telephone calls, postage, memberships, public notices, data processing,forums, and other costs similarly
identifiable to specific projects. (See Schedule B).
Indirect Personnel Costs are gross costs of all personnel that are not directly assigned to specific projects
but rather are signed to support all project activities. Personnel accounted for under indirect personnel
costs are included in Schedule C.
Indirect Non-personnel Costs are the costs of all non-personnel items or services that are not directly
attributed to specific projects but rather are attributed to overall operations of the agency including all
projects. Indirect non-personnel costs include such administrative items as office rent, equipment
rent/maintenance, base telephone, audit, depreciation, insurance/bonds, office supplies, agency annual
meeting, and other such costs similarly attributed to total agency and all project support. (See Schedule
D).
In-kind services will be treated as a direct expense to those projects directly benefiting from this service.
An hourly rate that is consistent with regular rates paid for similar work will be used to determine the value
of personal services. Travel and supplies contributed must be valued, per MAPA Administrative Policy
and Procedures. (See Schedule E).
COST ALLOCATION TO PROJECTS
Each project that is active during the fiscal year receives an allocation of costs on a monthly (*)basis as
follows:
A. Direct personnel costs for the month
B. Direct non-personnel costs for the month
C. A share of all indirect costs for the month
The monthly share of indirect costs charged to each project is determined by the ratio of each respective
project's direct personnel costs relative to the total direct personnel costs of all projects.
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SUPPORTING DATA
Attached hereto are the following schedules which clarify all cost items included in the MAPA Cost
Allocation Plan:
Schedule A- Direct Personnel
Schedule B - Direct Non-Personnel
Schedule C - Indirect Personnel
Schedule D - Indirect Non-Personnel
Schedule E- In-Kind Services
NOTE (*)- Exceptions
1. Adjustments to Depreciation (if necessary)-annual basis
2. Adjustments to Retirement Administration -annual basis
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SCHEDULE A
DIRECT PERSONNEL(*)
Job Title
Program Director
Principal Planner
Planner
Information Officer
Associate Planner
Assistant Planner
Graphics Specialist
Planning Technician I, II, Ill, IV
Secretary
Clerk Typist
Clerk(Data Entry)
Intern
Contracted Salaries
NOTE(*)
If direct personnel are assigned to administrative functions,their time will be recognized as an indirect
charge.
Titles of job classifications may be changed by the Board of Directors or Executive Director.
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SCHEDULE B
DIRECT NON-PERSONNEL
Cost Assignable to Specific Projects
Long Distance Telephone
Travel and Professional Development
Contracted Services
Data Processing Services
Forums
Professional Memberships and Reference Materials
Postage
Printing and Reproductions
Contract Audits
Public Notices
And any other line item costs that warrant direct assignment.
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SCHEDULE C
INDIRECT PERSONNEL (*)
Job Title
Executive Director
Administrative Services Director
Fiscal Officer
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Secretary
Secretary
Receptionist/Clerk Typist
Clerk
Intern
Contracted Services
NOTE (*)
These positions may have some time assigned as direct when assigned to a specific project activity.
Titles and job classifications may be changed by the Board of Directors or the Executive Director.
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SCHEDULE D
INDIRECT NON-PERSONNEL
Cost Benefiting the Agency as a Whole not Assignable to Specific Projects
Base Telephone
Office Supplies
Equipment Rent- Maintenance
Office Rent
Depreciation on Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Bond and Insurance Premiums
Annual Meeting Costs
Agency Audit
Retirement Plan Administration
Public Notices
SCHEDULE E
IN-KIND SERVICES
Personal Services
Travel
Supplies
Other
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SECTION 2.
PROJECT COST ALLOCATION TO GRANTS
The Cost Allocation Plan of MAPA is the basis of assigning project costs and project support to grantors
and the grantee.
At the quarter end the actual dollar amount of funds available will determine the percent of support of each
funding agency during the requisition period.
Funds available include federal, state, local transportation and local general and funds contracted for
and/or authorized by the funding agencies and the Board of Directors or the Finance Committee.
Actual cash sales, cooperative purchasing receipts, and forum registration receipts will be recognized in
the month received and are authorized to be expended at the time of receipt by the Board of Directors.
Costs by work activity in addition to work element will be determined whenever funding is specific to an
activity.
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MAPA SALARY SCHEDULES
Effective July 1, 1999
Position Pay Range Code Pay Range
Minimum Maximum
Executive Director 12 63,336 83,616
Program Director 11 50,376 66,504
Admin. Serv. Director 10 42,840 56,568
Principal Planner 9 40,944 54,048
Planner 8 33,528 44,280
Information Officer 8 33,528 44,280
Fiscal Officer 8 33,528 44,280
Assoc. Planner 7 29,736 39,264
Asst. Planner 6 27,912 36,864
Graphics Specialist 6 27,912 36,864
Planning Tech. IV 5 26,016 34,344
Admin. Assistant 5 26,016 34,344
Admin. Secretary 4 24,096 31,824
Ping.Tech III 3 22,128 29,232
Secretary 3 22,128 29,232
Ping.Tech. II 2 18,504 24,432
Clerk Typist 2 18,504 24,432
Clerk 1 14,808 19,560
Planning Tech I 1 14,808 19,560
Intern 1 14,808 19,560
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C-25A CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebr December 5, 2000
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA).desires to contract
with the City of Omaha to assist MAPA in carrying out the provisions of the Intermodel Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, more specifically identified in Section 134 of Title 23,
United States Code as amended by the Transportation Equality Act(TEA-21); and,
WHEREAS, the City Public Works Department - Traffic Division agrees to
perform traffic counts at over 300 locations in the City between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001
and will provide the data to MAPA to be used in the development of their Year 2020 Long
Range Transportation Plan; and,
WHEREAS, MAPA agrees to compensate the City for services rendered up to a
maximum of $130,535.00, and the City agrees to contribute $32,634.00 in cash or in-kind
services towards the effort; and,
WHEREAS, the attached Agreement, which by this reference is made a part
hereof,details the terms and conditions for both parties to the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OMAHA:
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THAT, the Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Metropolitan Area
Planning Agency to provide traffic counts to MAPA at over 300 locations in the City between
July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT, the Public Works Department is authorized to provide and the Finance
• Department is authorized to pay up to $32,634.00 in cash or in-kind services from the Traffic
Engineering Fund Organization 1431, Fund 103.
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