COTPA Board Meeting
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · May 3, 2024
Agenda
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: May 03, 2024
Location: City Council Chamber
200 North Walker
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TRUSTEES:
Bernard L. Semtner, III,
Chairperson
Meg McElhaney, Vice Chairperson
Robert Ruiz
James Cooper
Brent Bryant
Chris Kauffman
David Holt
Steve Hill, Surrogate Trustee
Craig Freeman, City Manager
Laura Johnson, Surrogate
Trustee
COTPA Office, 2000 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108
Participant Instructions
The Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) meets the first Friday of the month at
9:00 a.m.in City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. Parking is available at the Sheridan Walker
Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan) and the Arts District Garage (431 W. Main).
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405) 2973705 as soon as
possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting.
The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the
individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any information provided at said
meeting, please contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting.
COTPA Office, 2000 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108
Participant Instructions
The Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) meets the first Friday of the month at
9:00 a.m.in City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. Parking is available at the Sheridan Walker
Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan) and the Arts District Garage (431 W. Main).
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405) 2973705 as soon as
possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting.
The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the
individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any information provided at said
meeting, please contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting.
Addressing the Trust
Residents may address Trustees on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their reason for appearing and their address, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The
Chairperson or presiding trustee may in his or her discretion prohibit a person from addressing the
COTPA, or have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any
disorderly or disruptive behavior. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, any of the
following: speaking without being recognized by the Chairperson or presiding trustee; continuing to
speak after notice that the speaker’s allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not
relevant to the item under discussion; failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the Chairperson or
presiding trustee; engaging in other conduct, activity or speech that delays, pursuant to 21 O.S. §280,
disruptive conduct includes any conduct that is “violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or
jeopardizes the safety of self or others”. A person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the
Municipal Building for violation of Oklahoma City Municipal Code 2020, § 3081 – Disorderly
conduct and/or violation of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §280 Willfully Disturbing, Interfering With or Disrupting
State Business, Agency Operations or Employees.
Residents may not address the COTPA regarding items from “Items from Chairperson, “Items from
Trustees” (except for items listed for a vote or if asked for comments by a Trustee). Residents may also
address the COTPA on individual concerns, included on the listed exceptions, at the beginning of the
agenda under “Residents to be Heard.” Residents to be Heard is not provided as a forum for publicly
announced or declared candidates for City public office, and they will not be allowed to speak as
Residents to be Heard. Residents will not be allowed to campaign on any political issue during the
meeting. Comments must concern COTPA services or policies. Please fill out a "Request to be Heard"
form located outside the Chambers. Please return this form to the Trust. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR
COMMENTS TO 3 MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the Chairperson or
presiding trustee shall constitute grounds for removal from the Council Chamber. Residents who wish to
be listed on the agenda for comments to COTPA call the Administrative Coordinator at (405)
2972484 before 4 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the next COTPA meeting. Persons so listed on the agenda
for comments to COTPA are subject to the same restrictions listed above. Persons may use City
computer to make presentations to COTPA only if requested to do so by the Chairperson, a Trustee, or
the Administrator and the device containing the presentation is provided to the Administrative
Coordinator three business days in advance.
Trust Actions
Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Trust may adopt, amend,
approve, defer, deny, ratify, recommend, strike, or continue any agenda item. When more information is
the Administrator and the device containing the presentation is provided to the Administrative
Coordinator three business days in advance.
Trust Actions
Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Trust may adopt, amend,
approve, defer, deny, ratify, recommend, strike, or continue any agenda item. When more information is
needed to act on an item, the Trust may refer the matter to the Administrator or the Assistant Municipal
Counselor. The Trust may also refer items to standing committees of the Trust or to a board or
commission for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific later date
or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Consent Docket/Television Coverage
Items listed under "Consent Docket" are usually approved as a group with the proper motion from a
member of COTPA. Members of COTPA may request discussion or separate action on any item on the
Consent Docket.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: May 03, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the April 5, 2024 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Renewal No. 1 with Hawks Agency LLC (COTPAC24410525), for
Customized Customer Service Training Program, estimated annual cost of
$20,000, June 9, 2024, through June 8, 2025.
B. Renewal No. 1 with B&C Transit Company, Inc. (COTPA SS25C244100), for
software, hardware, and ongoing system support for the OKC Streetcar's
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System services, estimated annual cost
of $100,000, June 2, 2024, through June 1, 2025.
C. Renewal No. 2 with Token Transit, Inc. (COTPA 201802025), for Mobile
Ticketing Technologies and Fare Inspection Apps with Beacon Technology,
estimated annual cost of $35,000, May 4, 2024 through May 3, 2025.
D. Renew agreements with Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc. for the provisions of Senior Congregate Meal
Transportation Services, Senior Grocery Shopping Transportation Services, and
Senior NonEmergency Medical Transportation Services in Oklahoma and
Northern Cleveland Counties (COTPA2020047 and COTPA OM2020047),
member of COTPA. Members of COTPA may request discussion or separate action on any item on the
Consent Docket.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: May 03, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the April 5, 2024 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Renewal No. 1 with Hawks Agency LLC (COTPAC24410525), for
Customized Customer Service Training Program, estimated annual cost of
$20,000, June 9, 2024, through June 8, 2025.
B. Renewal No. 1 with B&C Transit Company, Inc. (COTPA SS25C244100), for
software, hardware, and ongoing system support for the OKC Streetcar's
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System services, estimated annual cost
of $100,000, June 2, 2024, through June 1, 2025.
C. Renewal No. 2 with Token Transit, Inc. (COTPA 201802025), for Mobile
Ticketing Technologies and Fare Inspection Apps with Beacon Technology,
estimated annual cost of $35,000, May 4, 2024 through May 3, 2025.
D. Renew agreements with Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc. for the provisions of Senior Congregate Meal
Transportation Services, Senior Grocery Shopping Transportation Services, and
Senior NonEmergency Medical Transportation Services in Oklahoma and
Northern Cleveland Counties (COTPA2020047 and COTPA OM2020047),
estimated annual cost $155,000, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
E. 1. Renew pricing agreements with Daily Living Centers, Inc. (COTPA 22025A),
Harrah Senior Citizens’ Inc. (COTPA 22025B) and Raiser, LLC, Uber, (COTPA
22025C) as transportation providers for various grantfunded programs,
estimated annual cost $150,000, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and
2. Resolution authorizing the open market purchase of transportation services for
senior mobility management and human services (COTPA OM22026),
estimated annual cost $175,000, July 1, 2024 through 30 June 2025.
F. Renew agreement with New Yellow Cab, LLC for the provision of Senior Interim
Urgent Need Transportation Services in Oklahoma, Canadian, and Northern
Cleveland Counties and Social Service Transportation (COTPA2020047),
senior mobility management and human services (COTPA OM22026),
estimated annual cost $175,000, July 1, 2024 through 30 June 2025.
F. Renew agreement with New Yellow Cab, LLC for the provision of Senior Interim
Urgent Need Transportation Services in Oklahoma, Canadian, and Northern
Cleveland Counties and Social Service Transportation (COTPA2020047),
estimated annual cost $20,000, term July 1, 2024 through June 30.
G. Resolution to renew the Professional Service Agreements with the Oklahoma City
Family Justice Center, Inc. (Palomar) for the provision of inhouse transportation
services and ondemand transportation services to clients of Palomar, estimated
revenue $1,500, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
H. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Hazardous Waste Removal Services from
State Contract (S24SW250092), estimated cost $25,000, May 3, 2024 through
May 2, 2025.
I. Resolution ratifying the Administrator’s actions approving the Professional Services
Agreement with Melisa Rousey (COTPA C244136) for consulting services to
provide technical expertise in the areas of public transportation financial
management, procurement, grant management and adherence to federal
regulations, estimated annual cost $100,000.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Amendment No. 2 and Restated Audit Contract with Allen, Gibbs & Houlik,
L.C., for auditing services for Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking
Authority's Fiscal Year 2024 financial statements, estimated cost of $67,852.
B. Resolution ratifying and approving the Administrator’s approval of Amendment
No. 1 to the Sole Source Agreement with Wetherbee Electric, Inc, (COTPASS
231728), for Flowbird Strada Ticket Vending Machines for the RAPID
NW stop locations, ending January 5, 2028.
C. Resolution extending time to award contract as mutually agreed; and authorizing
the Administrator to award the contract to Manhattan Road & Bridge, Inc.
(Project MC0672) base bid for the First Americans Museum River Boat
Landing; $6,617,877.54, provided that funding for the project has been identified
and grant funding has received preaward authority prior to the expiration of the
extension of the time for contract award, and should sufficient funds not become
available authorizing the administrator to reject all bids.
D. Resolution amending the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority
Fiscal Year 2024 Budget; and directing the Administrator to implement and
administer the amended budget.
VII. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actual for the
month ended March 31, 2024
VIII. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Presentation of the RAPID NW Update and Transit System Report
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actual for the
month ended March 31, 2024
VIII. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Presentation of the RAPID NW Update and Transit System Report
B. Presentation of Capital Improvement Projects
C. Receive Program Report
IX. ITEMS FROM TRUSTEES
X. ADJOURNMENT