The MST Board adopted Resolution 2007-16 recognizing
Paul Lopez, Facilities Technician, as MST Employee of the Month for March 2007.
Paul has provided excellent support during a major service change within the
Monterey Peninsula area, consisting of 322 different sign changes. With his
vast knowledge of the routes, he was able to complete the task in a timely
manner. Paul’s increasing technical skills and willingness to accept additional
responsibilities are instrumental to the operational success of all support
equipment.
The MST Board approved
budget transfers to the FY 2005 budget. These transfers are necessary to
recognize an increase of Section 5310 federal capital funding of $21,922 for
MST RIDES for FY 2005.
The MST Board approved
budget transfers to the FY 2007 budget. The net impact is an increase in the
total budget by $6,181,500. These transfers are based upon seven months of
revenue and cost experience. Operating budget expenses are slightly higher than
projected, and grant revenues are higher than projected, while Capital revenues
and expenditures will increase greatly.
SCHEDULE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
The MST Board of Directors
scheduled a public hearing for April 9, 2007 to receive comments on the draft
Program of Projects for FY 2007. The Program of Projects allocates federal
funds to specific projects each year.
DISPOSAL
OF ACCOUNTABLE PROPERTY
The MST Board approved the
disposition of accountable property determined obsolete and surplus.
FUEL
CONTRACT
The MST Board: 1) awarded a
two-year contract in the amount of $2,829,106 to Falcon Fuels, Incorporated, to
furnish Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and unleaded gasoline; and 2) authorize
staff to extend the contract for up to three one-year extensions under the same
terms, conditions and prices provided the supplier has provided satisfactory
service.
HYBRID
VEHICLES PURCHASE
The MST Board: 1) awarded a
$50,854.95 contract to Sam Linder Honda for the purchase of two hybrid sedans;
and 2) awarded a $55,679.92 contract to Serramonte Ford for the purchase of two
hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles.
These vehicles will replace
one 1997 Ford Contour sedan and three 1999 Jeep Cherokees. In an effort to
reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions, hybrid vehicles will become part
of MST’s non-revenue vehicle replacement plan.
CONTINGENCY
BUDGET FOR MARINA TRANSIT EXCHANGE
The MST Board: 1) authorized
a contingency budget in the amount of $263,600 for the Marina Transit Exchange
construction project; and 2) authorized staff spending authority for the
appropriate City/utility fees, permits and specification inspections related to
the project.