COTPA Board Meeting
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · December 6, 2024
Agenda
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: December 06, 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: December 06, 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
A. Presentation of the 2024 Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority
Transit Rider Survey results for City of Oklahoma City Fixed Route, RAPID NW,
City of Oklahoma City Streetcar and Norman
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 1, 2024 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Amendment No. 3 and Renewal No. 3 of the Sole Source System Supply and
Support Agreement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., d.b.a TripSpark
Technologies, (COTPA SS2200524), estimated annual cost not to exceed
$100,000., effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
B. Amendment No. 10 and Renewal No. 10 with Trapeze Software Group, Inc.
d.b.a TripSpark, (COTPA 20110524), estimated annual cost not to exceed
$237,640, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
C. Resolution approving participation by the Central Oklahoma Transportation and
Parking Authority (COTPA) in and adoption of the money purchase plan and trust,
open plan, and the Oklahoma City 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (the “OKC
457 Plan”) sponsored by the City of Oklahoma City each effective January 1,
2025; authorizing and directing the Chairperson and/or Vice Chairperson of the
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: December 06, 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
A. Presentation of the 2024 Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority
Transit Rider Survey results for City of Oklahoma City Fixed Route, RAPID NW,
City of Oklahoma City Streetcar and Norman
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 1, 2024 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Amendment No. 3 and Renewal No. 3 of the Sole Source System Supply and
Support Agreement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., d.b.a TripSpark
Technologies, (COTPA SS2200524), estimated annual cost not to exceed
$100,000., effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
B. Amendment No. 10 and Renewal No. 10 with Trapeze Software Group, Inc.
d.b.a TripSpark, (COTPA 20110524), estimated annual cost not to exceed
$237,640, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
C. Resolution approving participation by the Central Oklahoma Transportation and
Parking Authority (COTPA) in and adoption of the money purchase plan and trust,
open plan, and the Oklahoma City 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (the “OKC
457 Plan”) sponsored by the City of Oklahoma City each effective January 1,
2025; authorizing and directing the Chairperson and/or Vice Chairperson of the
Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority Board of Trustees or their
designees to execute the documents related to the retirement plans, take any action
required with respect to implementation, and to take necessary actions with
respect to the retirement plans, including the related agreements, custodial
agreements, and/or funding vehicles and any amendments thereto; ratifying all acts
and things necessary, legal, and proper in connection with the retirement plans and
the trust documents previously taken by the Chairperson and/or Vice Chairperson
of the board.
D. Resolution authorizing an increasing to the Central Oklahoma Transportation and
Parking Authority's local share contribution to the Homeless and LowIncome Bus
Pass Program, estimated cost increase of $48,750 in the form of an inkind
of the board.
D. Resolution authorizing an increasing to the Central Oklahoma Transportation and
Parking Authority's local share contribution to the Homeless and LowIncome Bus
Pass Program, estimated cost increase of $48,750 in the form of an inkind
contribution.
E. Renewal No. 1 with Koch Communications (COTPA21 02024) for marketing
and public relations services, estimated annual cost $200,000, retroactive to
November 2, 2024 through November 1, 2025.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Request for Proposal for Mobility Services Providers (COTPA 25001) for
various grant funded mobility programs and authorize the Administrator to
advertise.
B. Amendment No. 2 and Renewal No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with HMS Ferries, Inc. for operation and maintenance services of the Oklahoma
River Cruises, year one cost of $837,475.70, January 1, 2025 through December
31, 2030.
C. Professional Services Agreements with HNTB Corporation, Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc., Olsson, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., and Halff Associates,
Inc., for OnCall Transportation Conceptual and Planning Services, estimated
annual cost $300,000, December 6, 2024 through December 5, 2029.
VII. RATIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
A. Ratification of Payroll and Vendor Claims for the Period November 1 through
November 26, 2024
VIII. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actual for the
month ended October 31, 2024
IX. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Presentation of the Marketing and Community Engagement Report
B. Receive Program Report
X. ITEMS FROM TRUSTEES
XI. ADJOURNMENT