COTPA Board Meeting
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · April 7, 2023
Agenda
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: April 07, 2023
Location: City Council Chamber
200 North Walker
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TRUSTEES:
Chris Kauffman, Chairperson
Bernard L. Semtner, III, Vice
Chairperson
Robert Ruiz
James Cooper
Brent Bryant
Meg McElhaney
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) 297 3 705 or
TDD (405) 2972020 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) 297 3 705 or
TDD (405) 2972020 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
Chairman 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 Chairman 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 Chairman, “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 Chairman 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 Chairman, a Trustee, or the
Administrator and the device containing the presentation is provided to the Administrative Specialist 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
Administrator and the device containing the presentation is provided to the Administrative Specialist 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. COTPA meetings can be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20. Meetings are
replayed Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: April 07, 2023
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 March 3, 2023 COTPA Board meeting
B. Minutes of the March 17, 2023 Special Meeting of the COTPA Parking
Committee
C. Minutes of the March 24, 2023 Special Meeting of the COTPA Transportation
Committee
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Permanent easement for an ADAcompliant ramp connecting the bus stop to the
parking lot at the southwest corner of Lincoln Boulevard and NE 50th Street,
Project MS0131, estimated cost $500.
B. Amendment No. 1 and Renewal No. 1 with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company (COTPA202004024), for bus tire lease services, estimated annual cost
of $250,000, May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
C. Renewal No 1 with Token Transit, Inc (COTPA201802024), for Mobile
Ticketing and Fare Inspection Apps, estimated annual cost $15,000, May 4, 2023
through May 3, 2024.
Consent Docket. COTPA meetings can be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20. Meetings are
replayed Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: April 07, 2023
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 March 3, 2023 COTPA Board meeting
B. Minutes of the March 17, 2023 Special Meeting of the COTPA Parking
Committee
C. Minutes of the March 24, 2023 Special Meeting of the COTPA Transportation
Committee
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Permanent easement for an ADAcompliant ramp connecting the bus stop to the
parking lot at the southwest corner of Lincoln Boulevard and NE 50th Street,
Project MS0131, estimated cost $500.
B. Amendment No. 1 and Renewal No. 1 with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company (COTPA202004024), for bus tire lease services, estimated annual cost
of $250,000, May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
C. Renewal No 1 with Token Transit, Inc (COTPA201802024), for Mobile
Ticketing and Fare Inspection Apps, estimated annual cost $15,000, May 4, 2023
through May 3, 2024.
D. Lease agreement with REHCO Downtown Development, LLC for Surface Lot
Parking at 200 West Reno and 300 SW 2nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102;
estimated cost $329,550.
E. Resolution authorizing the Administrator or designee to sign Reporting Agent
Authorization form, allowing Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) to file tax
information with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of the Central Oklahoma
Transportation and Parking Authority.
F. Resolution authorizing a change in the cost estimate for Professional Services
Agreement with Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (COTPA 2021005
24), for additional tasks related to the comprehensive operational analysis,
estimated cost increase of $50,000.
F. Resolution authorizing a change in the cost estimate for Professional Services
Agreement with Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (COTPA 2021005
24), for additional tasks related to the comprehensive operational analysis,
estimated cost increase of $50,000.
G. Request for Proposal for Safety and Security Consultant Services, COTPA RFP
2326, to develop and implement audits and assessments of the safety and security
manuals and programs regulated by the Federal Transit Administration and the
Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and authorize Administrator to advertise
the request for proposal.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Request for Proposal to purchase twentyfive 40foot CNG Transit Buses, (RFP
2326) and authorize Administrator to advertise the request for proposal,
estimated cost $15,000,000.
B. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a grant under 49 U.S.C.
Section 5339(b) and (c), for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and
the Low or No Emission Vehicle Competitive Program; and approving the
allocation of local matching funds up to $757,506.
C. Resolution authorizing a change in the cost estimate for the sole source purchase of
SEON parts and services (COTPASS21079), for additional onboard video
surveillance equipment, estimated cost increase of $200,000.
D. Resolution authorizing the Administrator or designee to cancel the current purchase
order for fourteen 2022 CNG Promaster paratransit vehicles from Creative Bus
Sales; and release a request for proposal to identify new sources for purchase of
paratransit vehicles; and authorize a new purchase order for eleven 2023
Promaster vehicles.
E. Public Hearing regarding proposed fare and fee schedule for transit, parking and
administrative services, including new fare for RAPID Bus Rapid Transit.
F. Public Hearing regarding OKC Moves proposed service changes to schedules on
all Oklahoma City bus routes, modification of routes, establishment of a route for
RAPID NW, effective Fall of 2023.
G. 1. Authorize and direct the Municipal Counselor to prepare and file any and all
necessary paperwork to effectuate settlement on behalf of the Central Oklahoma
Transportation and Parking Authority without admitting liability in the claim of
Rodnee Drew;
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session on advice of the Municipal Counselor to receive
confidential communications from its attorney concerning the above claims as
authorized by 25. O.S. (2022 Supp.) § 307 (B)(4), because disclosure would
seriously impair the ability of the public body to deal with the pending claims in the
public interest.
VII. RATIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
A. Ratification of Payroll and Vendor Claims for the Period March 7 through March
28, 2023
VII. RATIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
A. Ratification of Payroll and Vendor Claims for the Period March 7 through March
28, 2023
VIII. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actuals for the
month ended February 28, 2023
IX. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Presentation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Update
B. Presentation of the Mobility Management Report
C. Presentation of the Parking Services Report
D. Receive Program Report
X. ITEMS FROM TRUSTEES
XI. ADJOURNMENT