Utah Transit Authority

The meeting commenced with opening remarks and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a safety message. Key discussions centered on the Agency Report, which included updates on the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award, preliminary August change day data, the UTA Open Data Portal launch, and updates on the Utah Valley Express anniversary and a tour hosted for a Charleston, South Carolina planning group. Resolutions were passed to appoint Carolyn Gonot as the accountable executive and Sheldon Shaw as chief safety officer for the Safety Management System (R2019-09-01), and to approve a Fourth Amendment to the 2019 Budget, which included adjustments for the microtransit pilot and new positions (R2019-09-02). Discussion items included an overview of the agency's Emergency Management Plans and an extensive review of the Service Choices Report, leading to a directive for future service planning, emphasizing growth areas, equity considerations, core routes, and scenario generation for various ridership to coverage ratios. Contract approvals included those for Bond Underwriters (Bank of America Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, and JP Morgan Securities), a Comprehensive Specialized Transportation Plan Development contract with RLS Associates, Inc., a Vendor Managed Shop Supply contract with Grainger, and approval of a change order for the UDOT Queue Cutter Traffic Signal Project. Pre-procurement discussion focused on replacing approximately 2,000 electronic fare collection readers. The board recessed into closed session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining before adjourning.

The Board of Trustees meeting addressed several key resolutions and administrative matters. Resolution R2018-04-01 established interim procedures for reviewing and approving contracts or expenses exceeding $200,000, or change orders exceeding 15% of the contract value, in compliance with Senate Bill 136, pending the seating of a new board. Resolution R2018-04-02 concerned continuity of legal services, allowing for contract-based work by attorneys separating from UTA during the transition period with the Attorney General's office. Additionally, the Board took action regarding the employment of the President, CEO, and General Manager, passing Resolution R2018-04-03 which terminated Jerry Benson's employment effective May 7, 2018, due to the restructuring caused by SB136. The session included a period for a safety minute and general public comment, and concluded with a closed session to discuss an individual's character and professional competence.

The meeting included a safety message from the Director of Safety & Security. Key resolutions addressed FTA funding, where UTA secured two CARES Act grants for Transit-Oriented Development planning grants in South Utah County and Point of the Mountain; the board discussed the future impact of this planning on service implementation. The board approved a revised Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County and Cottonwood Heights City for the maintenance of Park and Ride Lots near Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, committing UTA to $22,000 annually for five years. Another resolution authorized actions to amend bond documents, allowing for the substitution of sureties for $19.2 million in senior bond debt reserve proceeds and the purchase of additional sureties to substitute $10 million in subordinate bond debt reserve proceeds, costing $160,000. Furthermore, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement was approved with Clearfield City for a pedestrian/bike trail project near the Clearfield FrontRunner Station, utilizing a $1.65 million CMAQ grant, with UTA handling construction. An agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) was authorized to manage the design and construction of the Vineyard FrontRunner Station and associated double-tracking project. Approvals were also granted for contracts, including one with Software Technology Group for CAD/AVL software development services over three years, and a joint bus procurement RFP with Park City Transit for electric buses. A grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) CRISI program was discussed for the Sharp-Tintic Railroad Connection Project to reroute freight trains and support future Frontrunner expansion. Finally, an agreement for the Hive Pass Program with Salt Lake City Corporation was approved, and a financial analysis update was provided regarding the Sandy East Village 3 Transit Oriented Development, which involves a joint venture for residential units, retail space, and a shared parking garage.

The key discussion topics for the meeting included the presentation of the Agency Report, featuring the Government Finance Officers Association Award. The Board addressed two resolutions: one appointing the Accountable Executive and Chief Safety Officer for the Safety Management System (R2019-09-01), and another approving a Fourth Amendment to the Authority's 2019 Budget (R2019-09-02). The agenda also covered a Service Choices Report and several contract and disbursement items. Contracts approved included those for Bond Underwriters (Bank of America Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, JP Morgan Securities), Comprehensive Specialized Transportation Plan Development (RLS Associates, Inc.), and Vendor Managed Shop Supply (Grainger). A Change Order for an on-Call Maintenance Task Order related to the UDOT Queue Cutter Traffic Signal Project was reviewed, as was a Pre-Procurement item for Electronic Fare Collection Reader Replacement. Discussion items included Emergency Management Plans, followed by a Closed Session to discuss pending litigation strategy and collective bargaining strategy.

The Finance & Audit Review Committee Meeting addressed several key items. The meeting commenced with a brief safety message from the Interim Executive Director for UTA. Under Contracts, Disbursements & Change Orders, the committee reviewed a proposed contract for vital signal processors intended for positive train control (PTC) implementation. Following discussion and clarification from staff regarding the long-term assessment plan for the PTC system, a motion was made and approved to forward this contract to the board's consent agenda for final approval. No other business was discussed during the session.