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AGENDA ITEM: 2024 Amendment of Interlocal Agreement between North Oakland Transportation
Authority and Oakland County for Public Transportation Services
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, December 7, 2023 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2023-3544 _ 23-157
Motion to adopt the attached suggested resolution.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Contract Brendan Johnson
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
This is a request for the approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement and an
appropriation of funds to the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) to provide public
transit services for the residents of Oakland County in 2024. The appropriation of funds will be in the
amount not to exceed $4,187,562 from the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage. With the
passage of the Oakland County Transportation Millage in 2022, millage funds will be disbursed to
NOTA to support and improve transportation services for all residents in the County through
increased service capacity with more vehicles and staff, an expanded service area and driving
boundary, and implementation of general public service in 2024 (see Exhibit A).
At the beginning of 2023, Oakland County negotiated and approved the three-year Interlocal
Agreement with Exhibits to be negotiated on an annual basis. Amendments to the Exhibits for 2024
are:
• Adding a greater level of detail to the scope of transportation services and explanation of
expenses (see Exhibit A and Exhibit B.2)
• Implementing general public service (see Exhibit A.1.e and Exhibit B.2.b)
• Coordinating on announcements of new service changes (see Exhibit A.3.e)
• Maintaining the Oakland Transit logo on service vehicles (see Exhibit A.4.d) and adding a new
Exhibit to grant a license to NOTA for use of the Oakland Transit logo (see Exhibit E)
• Transitioning to a quarterly payment schedule from an annual lump sum payment and separating
payment for capital from payment for operations (see Exhibit B.3)
• Listing vehicles planned for purchase with capital payment (see Exhibit B.3.a and Exhibit B.6.a)
• Instituting a fare policy for general public riders and destinations outside NOTA’s driving
boundary (see Exhibit B.5)
• Requiring vehicles purchased through the Interlocal Agreement to adhere to Federal vehicle
requirements (see Exhibit B.6.b)
• Instituting vehicle disposition provisions (see Exhibit B.7)
• Instituting discretionary authority of the Oakland County Transit Manager to amend the budget
(see Exhibit B.8.a)
The attached Exhibits are a work in progress as the Oakland County Transit Division continues to
negotiate with the transit providers and their counsel and coordinate with Corporation Counsel; final
documents will be shared when available. On final approval, the Board Chair is authorized to amend
the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the County. The FY 2024 budget shall be amended as
reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
POLICY ANALYSIS
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Eli Cooper, Manager Transit
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 12/11/2023
David Woodward, Board of Commissioners Approved - 12/12/2023
David Coulter, Executive's Office Approved - 12/12/2023
Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds Final Approval - 12/13/2023
AGENDA DEADLINE: 12/07/2023 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Schedule A - NOTA 2024
2. Amendment of Interlocal Contract 2024-1 12 5 23 Signed by NOTA
3. 2024 NOTA Exhibit A_112923
4. 2024 NOTA Exhibit B_112923
5. 2024 DRAFT NOTA Exhibit E_102723
6. NOTAExecutedAgreement2023
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-11-16 Transit Ad Hoc - Refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure
2023-11-29 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Forward to Finance
2023-11-29 Finance - Recommend to Board
2023-12-07 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Charles Cavell
Seconded by: Commissioner Ajay Raman
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay
Raman, Ann Erickson Gault (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
December 7, 2023
RESOLUTION #2023-3544 _ 23-157
Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson
Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division - 2024 Amendment of Interlocal
Agreement between North Oakland Transportation Authority and Oakland County for Public
Transportation Services
Chair and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) and Oakland County have agreed to
the 2024 amendments to the Public Transportation Agreement set forth in Exhibit A – Scope of
Transportation Services and Exhibit B – Budget, to reflect increases in services and associated
revenues and costs as well as a new Exhibit E – License for Use of County Servicemark, which is
incorporated by reference into the Public Transportation Agreement to provide NOTA the license to
use the Oakland Transit logo on transit service vehicles and marketing materials, which new and
amended exhibits are necessary to deliver public transportation services consistent with the Millage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the 2024 Amendments to the Public Transportation Agreement between Oakland County
and NOTA with the attached 2024 amended Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services and Exhibit
B – Budget as well as addition of the new Exhibit E – License for Use of County Servicemark.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation in an amount not to exceed $4,187,562 from the Oakland County Public Transportation
Millage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Manager Transit, at his sole discretion, to grant changes in allocations within the line item budget,
being Exhibit B attached, at the request of NOTA provided that such request shall be presented by
NOTA to the Manager Transit in writing, specifying the change requested, the reason(s) for the
requested change and verifying that such change will not result in an increase in the total budgeted
amount under Exhibit B (i.e., a “no cost” amendment).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the Amendment of Agreement on behalf of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 Budget shall be amended as reflected in the attached
Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Chair, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Brendan Johnson.
Date: December 12, 2023
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: December 12, 2023
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Date: December 13, 2023
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-11-16 Transit Ad Hoc - Refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure
2023-11-29 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Forward to Finance
2023-11-29 Finance - Recommend to Board
2023-12-07 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by Commissioner Charles Cavell seconded by Commissioner Ajay Raman to adopt the
attached Contract: 2024 Amendment of Interlocal Agreement between North Oakland Transportation
Authority and Oakland County for Public Transportation Services.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson,
Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay
Raman, Ann Erickson Gault (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Schedule A - NOTA 2024
2. Amendment of Interlocal Contract 2024-1 12 5 23 Signed by NOTA
3. 2024 NOTA Exhibit A_112923
4. 2024 NOTA Exhibit B_112923
5. 2024 DRAFT NOTA Exhibit E_102723
6. NOTAExecutedAgreement2023
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
December 7, 2023, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at
Pontiac, Michigan on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Oakland County, Michigan
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OAKLAND COUNTY TRANSIT DIVISION - NOTA 2024 Agreement
Schedule "A" DETAIL
R/E Fund Name Division Name
Fund #
(FND)Cost Center (CCN) #
Account #
(RC/SC)
Program #
(PRG)Grant ID (GRN) #
Project ID #
(PROJ)
Region
(REG)
Budget
Fund
Affiliate
(BFA)
Ledger
Account
Summary Account Title
FY 2024
Amendment
FY 2025
Amendment
FY 2026
Amendment
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND58800 CCN1090802 SC730373 PRG172155 730000 Contracted Services 3,393,172 794,390 -
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND58800 CCN1090802 SC796500 PRG172155 796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustment (3,393,172)(794,390)-
Total Expenditures $-$-$-
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (NOTA)
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
1.2024 Scope of Services Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
a. In this agreement, the term “Participating and Affiliate Community” is defined to
include Addison Township, Village of Leonard, Oxford Township, Village of Oxford,
Orion Township, and Village of Lake Orion.
b. In this agreement, the term “Affiliate Community” is defined to include Brandon
Township, Village of Ortonville, Independence Township, City of the Village of
Clarkston, and Springfield Township.
c. NOTA shall begin the service as set forth in this Exhibit A on January 1, 2024.
d. NOTA shall provide transportation services for residents of the Participating and
Affiliate Communities as outlined in Exhibits A and B. Residents of Participating and
Affiliate Communities can utilize NOTA transportation services within the driving
boundaries as shown on the 2024 NOTA Service Area Map on page 4 of this Exhibit A.
e. In addition to continued transportation services for senior, low-income, disabled, and
veteran residents to be in place on January 1, 2024, transportation services will be
made available to the general public on or before June 30, 2024 based upon mutually
acceptable schedule and fares with the priority being given to seniors aged 55 and
older, low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, and veterans; however, trip
fulfillment is at the discretion of NOTA, subject to its capacity to accommodate such
trips.
2.Service Guidelines
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a. Observed Holidays include the following: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Trip fulfillment on observed holidays is
at the discretion of NOTA, subject to its capacity to accommodate such trips.
b. Weekday service hours shall be maintained Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
excluding holidays.
c. Weekend service hours shall be maintained on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
d. Residents may request to be transported outside of NOTA’s posted service hours and on
observed holidays, but trip fulfillment is solely at the discretion of NOTA based on its
capacity to accommodate such trips.
e. Customer service and ride scheduling call center hours shall be maintained Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
f. Riders will schedule trips directly with NOTA and advance notice of at least 3 business
days is requested. Riders can request rides with less advance notice, but trip fulfillment is
at the discretion of NOTA based on its capacity to accommodate such trips.
3.Relations of Parties
a. NOTA staff shall attend scheduled meetings with Oakland County Transit Division staff
and the other Oakland County transit providers to coordinate on a seamless system of
transportation that meets the needs of all Oakland County residents.
b. NOTA will work in a timely manner to address all concerns related to the contracted
services presented by the Oakland County Transit Division staff and/or staff/elected
officials from Participating and Affiliate Communities.
c. NOTA will work with other Oakland County transit providers to fulfill trip requests if
unable to accommodate them internally subject to NOTA’s capacity and software
capabilities.
d. NOTA will work towards enabling transfers to and from other Oakland County transit
providers, if needed, to fulfill trip requests, with transfer locations and fare payment
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coordinated with the other transit provider(s). Transfers will be at NOTA’s discretion and
subject to capacity and software capabilities.
e. NOTA will share announcements of new service changes utilizing Transit Millage funding
(for example: draft press releases, newsletters, marketing, and communications
information) with Oakland County Transit Division staff at least two weeks before release
to ensure coordinated communication and will incorporate the Oakland Transit logo as
outlined in Exhibit E. Oakland County will also share announcements or information
mentioning NOTA with NOTA at least two weeks before release.
4.Service Operations
a. NOTA will always maintain its equipment in good mechanical condition in conformity with
all applicable safety regulations and will keep all vans and/or buses in clean condition.
NOTA vehicles shall be subject to inspection by Oakland County upon reasonable demand.
b. NOTA warrants that it now has, and will continue to have, during the term of this
agreement, all necessary licenses, certifications, or other documents required by any
federal or state governmental agency which authorize, permit or pertain to the operation
of public transportation service. Verification of such licenses shall be presented to
Oakland County upon demand.
c. NOTA will utilize drivers for this service who are properly qualified and lawfully licensed
for the service provided in the vehicles used and have received training. Criminal
background checks will be performed on all drivers. Drivers will display proper courtesy
toward passengers and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
d. NOTA will maintain official logos, markings, or text affixed to the exterior of all revenue
service vehicles that include “North Oakland Transportation Authority/NOTA” and
“Oakland Transit” so users of the service can identify vehicles. Usage of the Oakland
Transit logo is outlined in Exhibit E – License for Use of County Servicemark.
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EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (NOTA)
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
Total payment not to exceed $4,187,562 to maintain current services and expand services as
planning substantiates.
1.Terms of Payment for Services:
Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be as follows: Oakland County
will distribute an amount not to exceed $4,187,562 (Four Million One Hundred Eighty-Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars) in Public Transportation Millage Funds to NOTA
for the scope of work that is incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A. NOTA will
receive quarterly payments as shown in the Payment Schedule table below. Except as
extended, modified, or amended pursuant to Article II and/or Article III of the Agreement,
the Terms of Payment set forth herein shall expire on December 31, 2024.
2.Fee for Transportation Services
The following factors are included in the NOTA fee for transportation services:
a. Insurance: Insurance coverages to meet the County Contractor Insurance
Requirements as described in Exhibit D.
b. Operations: NOTA anticipates an overall increase in operational costs compared to
the 2023 budget due to an expanded service area and driving boundary and opening
the service to the general public, leading to an anticipated increase in the overall
distance of one-way trips and a projected increase in ridership.
c. Fuel and Maintenance: NOTA shall be responsible for fueling, cleaning, and all
maintenance of vehicles. Vehicles shall be maintained consistent with appropriate
industry safety standards.
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d. Fares: NOTA is implementing an updated fare structure, as outlined in Section 6.
e. Staff: Hire and train additional staff to enhance capacity and deliver quality services.
f. Vehicle Fleet: Take delivery of additional ADA-compliant vehicles to expand the
vehicle fleet to meet projected capacity needs and improve service frequency.
3.Payment Schedule
2024 Operations Capital
Jan (for Jan-Mar services)$ 794,390.50 $ 1,010,000.00
Apr (for Apr-Jun services)$ 794,390.50
Jul (for Jul-Sept services $ 794,390.50
Oct (for Oct-Dec services)$ 794,390.50
TOTAL $ 3,177,562.00 $ 1,010,000.00
a. $1,010,000 has been allocated for capital expenditures for the purchase of Project
Vehicle(s): ten (10) ADA-compliant transit vans and five (5) ADA-compliant minivans.
This shall be paid by Oakland County to NOTA in an amount not to exceed $1,010,000
(One Million Ten Thousand Dollars) within 30 days of Oakland County receiving notice
of delivery of each vehicle from NOTA.
4.Invoices
a. The first payment by the County, after the Agreement is fully executed, will be made
within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from NOTA for the amount listed in Section 3.
Thereafter, NOTA shall submit an invoice for payment on the first day of each quarter,
with the County making payment no later than the last day of the first month of the
quarter.
5.Fare Collection
a. NOTA shall charge residents of Participating Communities utilizing its service a base
fare of $4.00 per each one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024
NOTA Service Area Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
b. NOTA shall charge seniors aged 55 and older, persons with disabilities, low-income
individuals, and veterans of Participating Communities a discounted fare of $2.00 per
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one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024 NOTA Service Area
Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
c. NOTA may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 NOTA Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A to residents of
Participating Communities at a base fare of $4.00 per one-way trip plus $2.50 per mile
driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software capabilities.
d. NOTA may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 NOTA Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A for seniors aged 55 and
older, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and veterans of Participating
Communities at a discounted fare of $2.00 per one-way trip plus a discounted rate of
$1.25 per mile driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software
capabilities.
e. The per mile fee for all one-way out of boundary trips is charged starting at the driving
boundary and ending at the destination and vice versa.
f. Fares for rides will be the sole responsibility of the rider and will be paid at the time
of the ride.
g. Aides or persons assisting either seniors or persons with disabilities will be permitted
to ride at no cost.
h. All fares paid by eligible residents are to be retained by NOTA.
6.Capital Expenditures
a. NOTA shall take delivery of ten (10) ADA-compliant transit vans and five (5) ADA-
compliant minivans for expanded and general public service, hereinafter referred to
as “Project Vehicle(s),” to expand and improve service in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
b. The Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with all Federal Contract Clauses: All federal
clauses can be found in the respective contracts on the State Vehicle Contracts and
Procurement website at https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/mobility/pub-
transit/state-vehicle-contracts-and-procurement.
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c. All capital expenditures for the purchase of Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with
Section 3(a), above.
d. NOTA agrees to use Project Vehicles for the purposes as stated in Exhibit A, which is
incorporated into this Agreement.
e. NOTA agrees to provide all maintenance and repair of these vehicles, consistent with
its responsibilities in Section 2(c), above.
f. Prior to delivery of the Project Vehicle(s), NOTA shall provide Oakland County with the
Make, Model and VIN number(s) of the Project Vehicle(s).
g. NOTA is to notify Oakland County that they have taken possession of the Project
Vehicle(s) and provide the date that each Project Vehicle(s) is placed in revenue
service.
h. NOTA shall notify Oakland County of any changes, collisions, or significant damage to
the Project Vehicle(s).
i. NOTA shall retain title to Project Vehicles. No Project Vehicles shall be disposed of or
reassigned without prior written approval by Oakland County.
7.Project Vehicle Disposition
The Parties intend and agree that if Oakland County provides funding for capital expenditures
(i.e., vehicles) to NOTA and this Agreement is terminated or not renewed before any or all of
the purchased vehicles reach the end of their Minimum Useful Life, as defined herein, or if a
purchased vehicle is removed from service prior to the end of its Minimum Useful Life, NOTA
shall reimburse Oakland County for the Remaining Value of any such vehicle(s) in accordance
with the following:
a. For the purpose of this Agreement, the “Minimum Useful Life” of each purchased
vehicle shall be determined to be five (5) years, beginning on the date the vehicle
is placed into service.
b. The value of each vehicle shall be depreciated on a straight-line basis according to
the time each vehicle has been in service, i.e., twenty percent (20%) depreciation
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in value for each year the vehicle has been in service, or any fraction thereof. Thus,
each vehicle will be fully depreciated five (5) years after it is put into service.
c. Correspondingly, the Remaining Value of the vehicle shall be the purchase price
minus depreciation.
d. Any insurance proceeds obtained by NOTA in connection with a vehicle which is
permanently taken from service as a result of collision, fire, or other such casualty
shall be applied toward the amount of reimbursement owed to Oakland County.
Oakland County will then work with NOTA to determine whether a replacement
vehicle is to be purchased by Oakland County with transit millage funds.
e. No vehicle shall be disposed of before the end of its Minimum Useful Life without
prior Oakland County approval.
f. NOTA shall maintain financial and operating records for each vehicle for at least
seven (7) years from the date of its disposal or permanent removal from service.
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8.Budget
Revenues
Fares $150,000
Oakland County Transit Millage $4,187,562
Municipal Credits $61,218
Community Credits $0
Local Bus Operating Funding (New 2024)$1,600,377
Grant Revenue $603,277
Local Revenue $0
Other Revenue: Miscellaneous $214,750
Revenue Total $6,817,184
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Administration Salary $370,000
Dispatch/Drivers Wages $2,683,508
Mechanic/Maintenance Wages $0
Grant Payroll Expenses $0
Personnel Benefits $356,000
Pension/Retirement Benefits $113,000
Other: Salary Expenses $299,000
Salaries and Benefits Total $3,821,508
Program Costs
Communication Expenses- Phones, Tablets Etc.$55,375
Drug and Alcohol Testing $10,490
Fuel - Diesel and Oil $330,000
Grant Program Expenses $0
Insurance Expenses $447,330
Maintenance/Repairs $210,000
Other: Program Costs $19,278
Program Cost Total $1,072,473
Building Costs
Building Rent/Lease $0
Snow Removal/Landscaping $7,000
Utilities $22,000
Other: Building Operating Expenses $21,955
Building Cost Total $50,955
Operating Expenses
Advertising/Marketing $30,000
Dispatch Software $10,700
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Memberships and Dues $0
Office Supplies $12,840
Professional Development- Training and Education, Travel, Etc. $15,000
Professional Services- Audit, Legal, Website, IT, Other $94,790
Trolley Expenses $28,000
Other: Administrative Costs $0
Operating Expenses Total $191,330
Contingency
Contingency $0
Contingency Total $0
Capital Costs
Equipment $117,918
Expansions- Parking Lots, Building Etc $0
Office Capital $10,000
Software $143,000
Vehicles $1,010,000
Other: Capital Costs $400,000
Capital Costs Total $1,680,918
Expense Total $6,817,184
a. Any changes to line item budget allocations requested by NOTA shall be made in writing,
directed to the Manager Transit, and shall specify the nature of the change requested,
the reason for the proposed change and whether or not the requested change will result
in an increase in the overall total budget amount. The Manager Transit shall have then
have sole discretion to grant or deny the change, in whole or in part, consistent with the
authority that the Manager Transit has been given by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners (BOC).
b. Other than as provided in the above subsection (a), the Parties acknowledge that in
accordance with subsection 14.1 of the Agreement (“Amendments”), the commitment or
disbursement of Public Transportation Millage funds by NOTA for items not specifically
budgeted above, or payment by NOTA of an amount in an excess of the budgeted amount
for a particular line item as addressed under subsection 3.4 of the Agreement (“Not to
Exceed”) are not permissible under this Agreement without a duly approved and executed
amendment to the Agreement. No services shall be commenced, and no costs or
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obligations incurred, including, but not limited to, real property transactions or capital
expenditures not presently budgeted, unless appropriate approval has been obtained
from the County.
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Exhibit E – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT E
2024 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (NOTA)
LICENSE FOR USE OF COUNTY SERVICEMARK
Under Article XI of the Public Transportation Agreement, “Signs and Identification”, a license to
use the Oakland County Servicemark must be granted in writing, in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth by Oakland County. This Exhibit E, which is hereby incorporated by
reference into the Public Transportation Agreement, consistent with the requirements of Article
XI, grants to the Contractor a revocable, non-exclusive license to use the County Servicemark (the
“Mark”) as described in the Servicemark Guidelines (below) for programs and activities that are
directly related to the Deliverables and governmental services provided by Oakland County.
The Mark may be used on:
•Printed materials
•Electronic materials
•Contractor’s website: https://www.ridenota.org/
•Transit service vehicles
Contractor shall not use the Mark for any other purpose.
The Mark must be used by Contractor as shown in the Servicemark Guidelines, with no variations
of color, font or proportion. Contractor acknowledges that the County has intellectual property
rights in the Mark. Nothing in this Contract gives Contractor any right, title, or interest in the
Mark. Contractor may not take any action that will interfere with County’s rights in the Mark.
The County may terminate Contractor’s license under this Exhibit, if County notifies Contractor
it has breached the terms of this Exhibit and Contractor fails to cure the breach within ten (10)
business days of notice of breach. Following termination of license under this Exhibit, Contractor
shall have ten (10) business days to remove the Mark from the materials and/or website
authorized for use above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County expressly reserves the right
to revoke and rescind the Contractor’s license to use the County’s Mark at any time, if in the
exercise of its business judgment the County determines it is advisable to do so. Contractor shall
provide County with written confirmation that such actions have been taken. Upon termination
of the Contract, the Contractor’s license to use the County’s Mark shall be revoked and rescinded,
and Contractor shall cease all use of the Mark.
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Exhibit E – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
Servicemark Guidelines
The Guidelines for proper use of the Mark provided to the Contractor are as follows:
1. Primary Logo
Oakland Transit has one logo, shown below.
2. Logo Variations
Logos should appear in full color when used in a full color design, whenever possible.
However, if the publication requires a single color version of the logo, choose either all-
black or all-white. No other color is acceptable.
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Exhibit E – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
3. Brand Colors
The primary Oakland Transit logo uses the following brand colors.
CMYK 100.53.2.30 CMYK 85.24.0.0 CMYK 84.15.78.2
RGB 0.82.138 RGB 0.150.214 RGB 0.153.102
HEX #00528a HEX #0096d6 HEX #009966
4. File Sharing
Raster and vector files for the Oakland Transit logo are available upon request.
5. Questions
For questions or clarification on these brand standards, please contact:
Pam Tremble
Graphic Designer
County Executive Administration
(248) 858-8964 | tremblep@oakgov.com
Do not provide copies to a third-party of any artwork provided to you by County and referenced
in this Exhibit without the express consent of County.
FOR NOTA
BY:________________________ DATE:________________, 20__
Lynn Gromaski, Executive Director
NOTA
FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
BY:_________________________ DATE:________________, 20__
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator
Oakland County
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
OAKLAND COUNTY
THIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made this ______day
of February, 2023, by and between the North Oakland Transportation Authority (“NOTA”), 675
S. Glaspie, Oxford, Michigan 48371, a Michigan non-profit corporation established pursuant to
an intergovernmental agreement between the Charter Township of Orion, Charter Township
of Oxford, Township of Addison, and NOTA, and Oakland County, (the "County"), 1200 N.
Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48341, a Municipal and Constitutional Corporation, operating
under Act 139 of 1973 (referred to collectively as the “Parties”). The term of this Agreement
is set forth in the Term of Agreement section, being Article VII, Sec. 18.8, below. As expressed
in Article 2.2 below, the Parties anticipate that this Agreement will represent an ongoing
partnership between the Parties, who will work collaboratively and in good faith to effectuate
the expansion and efficiency of Transportation Services for the benefit of Oakland County
communities and businesses.
WHEREAS, Oakland County recognizes a growing need to provide safe, affordable and
reliable public transportation for workers to reach jobs, patients to access health care, students
to connect to colleges and universities and for seniors, the disabled and the general public to
have more transportation options; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County has historically been actively engaged in the support of
public transportation, having two members on the SMART Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, Oakland County put forth a Transportation Millage
for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Oakland County, including
operating, maintaining, improving and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new
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fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services
for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities; and providing transportation to get
employees to jobs, patients to healthcare, students to colleges and universities and for other
related purposes authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the citizens of Oakland County approved a millage
for the above purpose to be levied at a maximum rate of .95 mills for a period of 10 years
beginning in 2022 and ending in 2031; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the millage from the ballot proposal will generate
$66,163,000 in the first year; and
WHEREAS, the principal providers of public transportation services in Oakland County
are Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Western Oakland
Transportation Authority (WOTA), North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) and the
Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC); and
WHEREAS, NOTA desires to provide certain public transportation services to the County
as described more particularly in this Agreement and the exhibits/attachments hereto
("Transportation Services"); and
WHEREAS, the County and NOTA wish to enter into an agreement to provide
transportation services in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the November 8, 2022
Transportation Millage; and
WHEREAS, as consideration for the Transportation Services, the County, through its
Board of Commissioners, will make payments to NOTA as described more particularly in this
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Communities" mean cities, villages, townships, or other political subdivisions
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located within Oakland County
1.2 “County” shall mean Oakland County.
1.3 “Exhibits” to this Agreement, as referenced herein and as made a part of this
Agreement shall be as follows:
Exhibit A, Scope of Transportation Services (“Service Plan”)
Exhibit B, NOTA Budget
Exhibit C, Performance Report
Exhibit D, Insurance
1.4 “NOTA Budget” means the proposed financial budget of NOTA for each fiscal
year for the provision of Transportation Services, included in the term of this Agreement for the
NOTA service area.
1.5 “Transportation Services" means the transportation services to be provided
under this Agreement by NOTA in Oakland County as set forth in Exhibit A, as amended.
ARTICLE II
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
2.1 NOTA shall undertake and provide the Transportation Services as set forth in the
Service Plan attached as Exhibit (A) in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable
Federal, State and local laws as they may from time to time be amended.
2.2 During the term of this Agreement, the Parties will work collaboratively and in
good faith to effectuate the expansion of Transportation Services to include a larger
geographical service area, a broader array of Transportation Services, increase in hours of
operation and/or an increase in ridership. The Parties shall meet at agreed upon intervals to
review and revise the scope of Transportation Services, budget and payment, and any agreed
upon changes shall be set forth in amendments to Exhibits A and B. NOTA shall be responsible
for the administration and management of Transportation Services.
2.3 No other material changes to the Service Plan may be made by NOTA without
the written consent of the County.
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ARTICLE III
PAYMENT
3.1 The County shall pay NOTA for the provision of Transportation Services in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 NOTA shall be paid by the County according to the terms and in the manner
described in Exhibit B, as may be amended in accordance with Section 2.2, above.
3.3 Payments shall be subject to a final reconciliation by the Parties, which
reconciliation may result in an additional payment or credit adjustment.
3.4 The amounts owing to NOTA under this Agreement shall not in any event be in
excess of any “not to exceed” amount established by the Agreement or corresponding Board of
Commissioner Resolution without prior approval from the County.
ARTICLE IV
PERFORMANCE REPORT
4.1 NOTA, at its expense, shall provide the County with a quarterly Performance
Audit and Report of NOTA’s operations (Exhibit C). If requested by the County, NOTA shall
provide verification of information contained in the Performance Audit and Report to the
County or other third party selected by the County.
4.2 NOTA shall submit the Performance Report to the County within ten (10) days
after the end of the calendar year.
ARTICLE V
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5.1 NOTA shall provide the County with NOTA's unaudited quarterly financial
statements, within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, and the audited annual
financial statements within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of the fiscal year
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") by NOTA’s
auditor (the "Financial Statements"). The Financial Statements shall indicate variances between
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actual and budgeted amounts for the quarter at the Financial Statement level. The County
reserves the right to conduct further, independent audits of the expenditure of revenue from
the Transportation Millage consistent with the oversight responsibilities of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners as established by the November 8, 2022 ballot language.
ARTICLE VI
PERFORMANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
6.1 NOTA shall commence, carry on, and complete the Transportation Services in a
sound, economical and efficient manner, and in compliance with the Service Plan, including
administration and management of the Transportation Services.
6.2 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall
subject the County to any obligations or liabilities of NOTA, its contractors or subcontractors,
or any other person not a party to this Agreement and therefore, no third-party beneficiaries
are created by this agreement, in connection with the performance of any Transportation
Services.
ARTICLE VII
RECORD KEEPING, AUDITS, INSPECTION, REPORTS, EVALUATION AND COOPERATION
7.1 Financial records, supporting documentation, statistical records, and all other
records pertinent to the Transportation Services shall be retained by NOTA for a period of at least
seven (7) years and be made readily available to authorized representatives of the County for the
duration of the Agreement.
7.2 NOTA shall provide a periodic summary to the County of available grant
opportunities it becomes aware of and shall seek input and support from the County, as
practicable, for any grants that could impact the Transportation Services, but which are otherwise
not available to NOTA alone. In addition to and as practicable, NOTA shall cooperate and provide
input as needed by the County with respect to any grants available to it. NOTA shall provide
periodic updates to the County with respect to the marketing and advertising of the
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Transportation Services. The Parties shall cooperate in elevating the quality, accessibility and
level of the Transportation Services and their equitable distribution and access to riders. The
Parties shall meet at least annually to discuss strategic goals and plans for the following year, to
correct deficiencies in performance if found to exist, and to advance the goals and principles set
forth in this Agreement, including but not limited to maximizing service and equitable inclusion.
ARTICLE VIII
INSURANCE
8.1 NOTA shall purchase and maintain, during the term of this Agreement
between the Parties, the types and amounts of insurance required by Exhibit (D). The
contractual liability insurance as applicable to NOTA's obligations herein, shall be specifically
endorsed to include coverage for the indemnity provision required and described in Article IX
below.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 To the extent permitted by law, NOTA shall hold the County harmless, defend and
indemnify the County, and each of its elected officials, Board of Commissioners , appointed
officials, agents, employees, representatives, attorneys and volunteers from and against any and
all losses, expenses, damages (including loss of use), demands and claims, and shall defend any
suit or action, whether at law or in equity, brought against them or any one or more of them
based on any alleged injury (including death), or damages relating to or arising out of any act or
omission of NOTA, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees,
during the performance of this Agreement or in connection with the provision of Transportation
Services, including but not limited to claims made against the County by any third party, and shall
pay all damages, judgments, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees, in connection with
any demands and claims resulting therefrom. The County shall in no event be liable for any
consequential, incidental, indirect, remote, speculative, punitive, exemplary, liquidated, treble,
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or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, opportunity, use, revenue, data or
goodwill, whether based in whole or in part in contract, tort, equity, strict liability, under statute
or any other theory of liability, regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or
contemplated and even if the County was advised or aware of the possibility of such damages.
The obligations under this Article IX shall survive the completion of the Transportation Services
required to be performed hereunder by NOTA and any end to this Agreement. Nothing herein is
intended to diminish or waive any governmental immunity of NOTA under the law.
ARTICLE X
NON -COLLUSION
10.1 NOTA warrants that it has not paid and agrees not to pay any bonus, commission,
fee, or gratuity for the purpose of obtaining any approval pursuant to this Agreement. No NOTA
officer or employee, or board member shall be permitted to any share or part of this Agreement
or to any material benefit arising therefrom.
ARTICLE XI
SIGNS AND IDENTIFICATION
11.1 Neither Party may identify the other Party on any vehicles, buildings, stations,
equipment and other items used or acquired by them in connection with the Transportation
Services without the prior written consent of the other Party.
ARTICLE XII
SEVERABILITY
12.1 If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid for any reason whatsoever, the
remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would continue to conform
to the purposes, terms, and requirements of applicable law.
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ARTICLE XIII
ASSIGNMENT AND AGREEMENT
13.1 This Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred, conveyed, sublet or otherwise
disposed of without the prior written consent of NOTA and the County, through its Board of
Commissioners.
ARTICLE XIV
AMENDMENT
14.1 The Parties agree that no modification of this Agreement, or any Exhibits or
Attachments hereto, shall be of any force or effect unless such amendment is dated, reduced
to writing, executed by both Parties, and attached to and made a part of this Agreement. No
services shall be commenced, and no costs or obligations incurred in consequence of any
amendment to this Agreement, or any attachments made hereto unless and until such
amendment has been executed and made a part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV
TITLES
15.1 The Parties agree that the titles of the articles and paragraphs of this Agreement
are inserted for convenience of identification only and shall not be considered for any other
purpose.
ARTICLE XVI
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
16.1 The Parties agree that this Agreement, the Exhibits attached hereto, and
documents referred to herein constitute the entire Agreement between the Parties hereto, that
there are no agreements or understandings, implied or expressed, except as specifically set
forth or incorporated by reference in the Agreement and that all prior arrangements and
understandings in this connection are merged into and contained in this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XVII
APPLICABLE LAW
17.1 This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and enforced by the laws of the
State of Michigan, excluding Michigan’s conflict of laws principles. Any action brought to
enforce, interpret or decide any provision of this agreement or any claim arising under this
Agreement shall be brought in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, the 50th
District Court of the State of Michigan, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District
of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable jurisdiction of the Court. Except as
otherwise required by law, venue is proper in the Courts set forth above.
ARTICLE XVIII
MISCELLANEOUS
18.1 Discrimination. NOTA, and its subcontractors under this Agreement, shall not
discriminate against an employee or an applicant for employment in hiring, any terms or
conditions of employment or matters related to employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
height, weight, disability, veteran status, familial status, marital status or any other reason that
is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position, in
accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
18.2 Flow Down. Any assignment, delegation or subcontract by NOTA must include a
requirement that the assignee, designee, or subcontractor will comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The assignment, delegation or subcontract shall in no way
diminish or impair performance of any term or condition of this Agreement.
18.3 Survival of Terms and Conditions. The following terms and conditions shall
survive and continue in full force beyond the termination or cancellation of this Agreement (or
any part thereof) until the terms and conditions are fully satisfied or expire by their nature:
Article 1, Definitions; Article 2, Transportation Services; Article 3, Payment; Article 7, Audits;
Article 8, Insurance; Article 9, Indemnification; Article 17, Applicable Law; Article 18,
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Miscellaneous.
18.4 Reservation of Rights. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to impair,
divest, delegate or contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal right, privilege,
power, obligation, duty or immunity of the County or NOTA.
18.5 Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement must be in writing
and notice given pursuant to the Agreement. No written waiver, in one or more instances, shall
be deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement. No
waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its right to require a strict performance of this
Agreement.
18.6 Cumulative Remedies. Either Party’s exercise of any remedy shall not preclude
the exercise of any other remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right,
in its sole discretion, to determine which remedies are to be exercised and in which order.
18.7 Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree to use all commercially reasonable efforts
to resolve issues that arise in connection with the implementation, interpretation, enforcement,
performance or nonperformance of any aspect of this Agreement. A Party seeking resolution of
a dispute under this subsection shall first identify the nature of the dispute, in writing, and
present it to the other Party’s Contract Administrator who shall respond within ten (10) business
days. If the respective Contract Administrators are unable to resolve the dispute through good
faith consultation and negotiation, each party shall then appoint an additional senior executive
to assist the Contract Administrators with resolution. If the matter has not reached a mutually
acceptable resolution within 30 days of it first being presented to the Contract Administrators,
either party may seek resolution through any other legal process up to and including litigation.
This subsection shall not apply to a situation in which immediate action is necessary to preserve
life or property.
18.8 Term. This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on the Expiration
Date. The “Effective Date” shall be the date the Agreement is signed by the last Party to execute
the Agreement. The “Expiration Date” shall be 11:59.59 on December 31, 2025. Unless
otherwise provided herein, the Parties are under no obligation to renew or extend this
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Agreement after the Expiration Date. This Agreement may only be extended by written
amendment.
18.9 Notice. All notices required under this contract shall be in writing. Notices shall
be effective: a) the next business day, if personally delivered; b) the third business day, if sent
by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; c) the next business day, if sent by a
nationally recognized express courier with a reliable tracking system; or d) the next business
day with a written response or receipt of confirmation, if sent by e-mail or fax. In each case
Notice shall be sent to:
To:
For North Oakland Transportation Authority:
Lynn Gromaski, Executive Director
North Oakland Transportation Authority
675 S. Glaspie
Oxford, MI, 48371
For Oakland County:
Bret Rasegan
Planning Manager
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Bldg. 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
With a copy sent to:
Solon Phillips
Corporation Counsel
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Bldg. 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
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Authorization and Completion of Agreement. The Parties have taken all actions and secured all
approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Agreement. The persons signing this
Agreement on behalf of each Part y have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the
Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lynn Gromaski, Executive Director, North Oakland Transportation
Authority, hereby acknowledges that he/she has been authorized by a resolution of the North
Oakland Transportation Authority, a certified copy of which is attached, to execute this
Agreement on behalf of Public Body and hereby accepts and binds Public Body to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
Lynn Gromaski, Executive Director
North Oakland Transportation Authority
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
North Oakland Transportation Authority
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute this Agreement on behalf of Oakland
County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
County of Oakland
Lynn Gromaski (Mar 14, 2023 10:34 EDT)
Lynn Gromaski Mar 14, 2023
Michael J McDonald (Mar 14, 2023 10:40 EDT)
Michael J McDonald Mar 14, 2023
David T. Woodward (Mar 14, 2023 11:58 EDT)Mar 14, 2023
JoAnn Stringfellow (Mar 14, 2023 12:11 EDT)Mar 14, 2023
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EXHIBIT A
2023 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
Current Services
The North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) has been providing transportation services
since 2001 to qualifying residents of Addison Twp, Oxford Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Leonard
and Oxford Village. Eligible riders include seniors over 60, people with disabilities, and low-
income residents along with a companion rider. NOTA accommodates trips to work, medical
appointments, shopping, and community events within the driving boundary. In addition, NOTA
operates a trolley with limited service between Downtown Oxford and Downtown Lake Orion.
Currently, there is a staff of 9 full time and 29 part time employees that provide administration,
dispatch and vehicle operation services. The fleet of 25 vehicles provided 40,897 rides in 2022
(average 150-200 rides per day); weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost was $1 for all one-way rides to Orion, Oxford, and Addison Twp and $2
for all other one-way rides in the service area. NOTA did not charge fares from April 2020 to
January 2023 due to COVID.
2023 Service Expansion Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
•Increase hourly wage rates and benefits to become more competitive in the current job
market.
•Increase number of routes and frequency.
•Adjust cost per stop to $2.00 (two dollars) for all riders.
•Create a mobile mechanic position to reduce the off-road time NOTA experiences when
vehicles are in need of preventative maintenance or repairs.
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•Hire and train additional staff (drivers and dispatch).
•Improve and expand existing parking lot to accommodate new transit vehicles, fuel center
and electric vehicle charging station infrastructure.
•Improve existing office space to accommodate new employees.
•Begin to implement services in expanded geographic service areas on limited basis.
•Collaborate with other transportation providers, Oakland County and local communities to
identify expanded geographic service areas and transfer stops to offer eligible riders
expanded seamless service to other areas of the county.
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EXHIBIT B
2023 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
$2,847,605 to Maintain Current Services plus 2023 Expansion of Services (not to exceed)
Terms of Payment for Services: Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be
as follows: Oakland County will distribute an amount not to exceed $2,847,605 (Two Million Eight
Hundred Forty-seven Thousand Six Hundred and Five Dollars) in Public Transportation Millage
Funds to the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) for the scope of work that is
incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A. NOTA will receive a lump sum payment to be
disbursed by the County within 30 days of this Agreement being fully executed. Except as
extended, modified or amended pursuant to Article II and/or Article III of the Agreement, the
Terms of Payment set forth herein shall expire on December 31, 2023.
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EXHIBIT C
2023 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PERFORMANCE REPORT TEMPLATE
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EXHIBIT D
2023 NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During this Contract, the Contractor shall provide and maintain, at their own expense, all
insurance as set forth and marked below, protecting the County against any Claims, as defined
in this Contract. The insurance shall be written for not less than any minimum coverage herein
specified. Limits of insurance required in no way limit the liability of the Contractor.
Primary Coverages
Commercial General Liability Occurrence Form including: (a) Premises and Operations; (b)
Products and Completed Operations (including On and Off Premises Coverage); (c) Personal and
Advertising Injury; (d) Broad Form Property Damage; (e) Broad Form Contractual including
coverage for obligations assumed in this Contract;
$1,000,000 – Each Occurrence Limit
$1,000,000 – Personal & Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 – Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
$2,000,000 – General Aggregate Limit
$ 100,000 – Damage to Premises Rented to You (formally known as Fire Legal Liability)
Workers’ Compensation Insurance with limits statutorily required by any applicable Federal or
State Law and Employers Liability insurance with limits of no less than $500,000 each accident,
$500,000 disease each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit.
1.☐ Fully Insured or State approved self-insurer.
2.☐ Sole Proprietors must submit a signed Sole Proprietor form.
3.☐ Exempt entities, Partnerships, LLC, etc., must submit a State of Michigan form WC-337
Certificate of Exemption.
Public Transportation Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury or
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property damage arising out of the use of any owned, hired, or non-owned automobile with a
combined single limit of $5,000,000 each accident. This requirement is waived if there are no
company owned, hired or non-owned automobiles utilized in the performance of this Contract.
Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $10,000,000 each
occurrence. Umbrella or Excess Liability coverage shall be no less than following form of
primary coverages or broader. This Umbrella/Excess requirement may be met by increasing the
primary Commercial General Liability limits to meet the combined limit requirement.
Employee Dishonesty Bond including Third-Party Employee Theft Insurance Coverage will be
required in the minimum amount of the grant with the County of Oakland named as an
additional insured.
Supplemental Coverages – As Needed
1.Cyber Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate
shall be required when the Contractor has access to County IT systems and/or stores County data
electronically.
2.Directors & Officers Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $5,000,000 per claim.
3.Commercial Property Insurance. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and
maintaining insurance covering their equipment and personal property against all physical
damage.
4.Other Insurance Coverages as may be dictated by the provided product/service and
deemed appropriate by the County Risk Management Department.
General Insurance Conditions
The aforementioned insurance shall be endorsed, as applicable, and shall contain the following
terms, conditions, and/or endorsements. All certificates of insurance shall provide evidence of
compliance with all required terms, conditions and/or endorsements.
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1.All policies of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis with any other
insurance or self-insurance carried by the County;
2.The insurance company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against the County for
subrogation (policy endorsed written waiver), premiums, deductibles, or assessments under
any form. All policies shall be endorsed to provide a written waiver of subrogation in favor
of the County;
3.Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the
Contractor;
4.Contractors shall be responsible for their own property insurance for all equipment and
personal property used and/or stored on County property;
5.The Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability policies along with
any required supplemental coverages shall be endorsed to name the County of Oakland and
it officers, directors, employees, appointees and commissioners as additional insured where
permitted by law and policy form;
6.If the Contractor’s insurance policies have higher limits than the minimum coverage
requirements stated in this document the higher limits shall apply and in no way shall limit
the overall liability assumed by the Contractor under contract.
7.The Contractor shall require its contractors or sub-contractors, not protected under the
Contractor’s insurance policies, to procure and maintain insurance with coverages, limits,
provisions, and/or clauses equal to those required in this Contract;
8.Certificates of insurance must be provided no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the
County’s execution of the Contract and must bear evidence of all required terms, conditions
and endorsements; and provide 30 days’ notice of cancellation/material change
endorsement.
All insurance carriers must be licensed and approved to do business in the State of Michigan
along with the Contractor’s state of domicile and shall have and maintain a minimum A.M.
Best’s rating of A- unless otherwise approved by the County Risk Management Department.