COTPA Board Meeting
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · December 1, 2023
Agenda
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: December 01, 2023
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) 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 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 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.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: December 01, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
A. Partnership: EMBARK and MHAOK, presented by Kelly Fry
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 3, 2023 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Rose State College (C244108) for transit
services related to Route 015 and Route 019 fixedroute bus services, retroactive
to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, revenue of $32,766.
B. Receive Post Delivery Buy America Audit Report for eleven paratransit vans
rolling stock procured from State Contract Creative Bus Sales, Inc (COTPA
SW0797C); and approve Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Purchaser
Requirements, and Buy America Compliance Certifications.
C. Amendment No. 1 to terminate the Lease Agreement with OKJackalope, LLC.
D. Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Howard and Associates Architects, Project
MB1549, to provide architectural services for the renovations at the EMBARK
Administration Building, 2000 S. May Avenue, fee increase of $99,000.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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 01, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
A. Partnership: EMBARK and MHAOK, presented by Kelly Fry
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 3, 2023 COTPA Board meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Rose State College (C244108) for transit
services related to Route 015 and Route 019 fixedroute bus services, retroactive
to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, revenue of $32,766.
B. Receive Post Delivery Buy America Audit Report for eleven paratransit vans
rolling stock procured from State Contract Creative Bus Sales, Inc (COTPA
SW0797C); and approve Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Purchaser
Requirements, and Buy America Compliance Certifications.
C. Amendment No. 1 to terminate the Lease Agreement with OKJackalope, LLC.
D. Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Howard and Associates Architects, Project
MB1549, to provide architectural services for the renovations at the EMBARK
Administration Building, 2000 S. May Avenue, fee increase of $99,000.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Amendment No. 6 and Change Order No. 6 on Projects MC0619, MS0123
and WC1029, Northwest Bus Rapid Transit, Transit Center Downtown at North
Broadway Avenue and West Main Street, providing service north on North
Classen Boulevard to Northwest Expressway and Meridian Avenue, cost increase
of $265,026.99.
B. Approve Final Plans and Specifications for Project MC0672, First Americans
Museum River Boat Landing; and authorize the Administrator to advertise for bids.
C. Interlocal Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for the
continuation of the Climb Ride Program, to include, the immediate expansion of
services up to an additional 50 families and a second Mobility Programs
Museum River Boat Landing; and authorize the Administrator to advertise for bids.
C. Interlocal Agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for the
continuation of the Climb Ride Program, to include, the immediate expansion of
services up to an additional 50 families and a second Mobility Programs
Coordinator, April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, estimated cost $899,104,
estimated revenue $899,104.
D. Joint Resolution with the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments
Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Oklahoma Department of
Transportation designating the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking
Authority as the Section 5310 Program Recipient for the Oklahoma City
Urbanized Area.
E. Professional Services Agreement with ReMerge of Oklahoma County for the
provision of inhouse transportation services and ondemand transportation
services to clients of ReMerge, December 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
estimated annual revenue $136,500, estimated annual cost $135,000.
VII. RATIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
A. Ratification of Payroll and Vendor Claims for the Period November 1 through
November 28, 2023
VIII. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actuals for the
month ended October 31, 2023
IX. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Presentation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Update
B. Presentation of the Marketing and Community Engagement Report
C. Presentation of the Safety, Security and Training Report
D. Receive Program Report
X. ITEMS FROM TRUSTEES
XI. ADJOURNMENT