TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr.; County Administrator
THROUGH: Brian Freeman, AICP; MPO Staff Director
FROM: Mark Vietze, Senior Planner
DATE: May 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Extension of the Transit Service Agreement, Transit Administration Facility Lease, and Main Transit Hub Sublease with Senior Resource Association
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County’s public transportation system consists of the GoLine fixed route system and the Community Coach demand response (door-to-door) service. Both of these services are operated by the Senior Resource Association (SRA).
In response to a request from the Federal Transit Administration, the County and the Senior Resource Association entered into an Agreement for Management and Operation of Public Transportation Services in 1999. That agreement has been renewed multiple times by both parties, with the most recent renewal occurring in 2023.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 renewal followed the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the management and operation of the County’s public transportation services in 2018. Through the RFP process, the Board approved the selection of the Senior Resource Association, the top ranked proposer. Subsequently, the County entered into a five-year agreement with SRA for management and operation of the GoLine and Community Coach.
The 2018 agreement identifies the responsibilities of the County and the SRA regarding grant application and administration, vehicle procurement and maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, public comment on fare and service changes, handicapped accessibility, and other issues (see Attachment #1). The agreement also provides for County oversight of the SRA’s transit activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The 2018 agreement was extended by the Board of County Commissioners at its June 6, 2023, regular meeting. The current contract expires on June 30, 2025. The...
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