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AGENDA ITEM: Amendment 2025-1 with Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) for
Public Transit Services
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:46 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2024-4623
Motion to approve Amendment 2025-1 to the Public Transportation Agreement between Oakland
County and Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) with the attached 2025 amended
Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services, Exhibit B – Budget, and Exhibit F- Veteran’s
Transportation Agreement; further, authorize an appropriation in an amount not to exceed
$5,782,209 from the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage; further, authorize the Chair of
the Board of Commissioners to execute the Amendment of Agreement on behalf of Oakland
County; further, amend the FY 2025 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A – Budget
Amendment.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Interlocal Agreement 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 Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) to provide public
transit services for the residents of Oakland County in 2025. The appropriation of funds will be in the
amount not to exceed $5,782,209 from the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage. With the
passage of the Oakland County Transportation Millage in 2022, millage funds will be disbursed to
WOTA to support and improve transportation services for all residents in the County.
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 2025
are:
• Incorporating Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) contracted services and the
Veteran’s Transportation Agreement between Oakland County and the Suburban Mobility Authority
for Regional Transportation (SMART) with its partner transportation service providers, including
WOTA, into WOTA’s scope of services.
• Requiring WOTA to participate in, provide the necessary information for, and commit to
implementing the Community Transit Plan being developed by Oakland County’s consultant team.
• Establishing “core” service hours during which all of Oakland County’s community transit
providers operate with the option to provide service earlier or later at the providers’ discretion.
• Updating WOTA’s budget to reflect planned 2025 revenue and expenses and to allocate
appropriate funding from the Millage to support.
• Clarifying requirements for vehicle and facility expenditures, including giving Oakland County
proper notice, using appropriate planning processes to remain eligible for State and Federal
funding, investigating potential alternative funding sources, and paying workers a fair wage.
On final approval, the Board Chair is authorized to amend the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the
County. The FY 2025 budget shall be amended as reflected in the attached Schedule A – Budget
Amendment.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Amendment 2025-1 is effective January 1, 2025. Participating communities are Village of Holly,
Holly Township, Groveland Township, Rose Township, Highland Township, White Lake Township,
Waterford Township, and the Cities of Walled Lake, Orchard Lake Village, Keego Harbor, Sylvan
Lake, and Lake Angelus.
Transportation services for the general public will continue to be provided with the priority being
given to persons with disabilities, seniors aged 55 and older, veterans, and low-income individuals.
WOTA shall provide transportation services for veterans according to the Veteran’s Transportation
Agreement between the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and
Oakland County. Additionally, WOTA shall provide transportation services for Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) clients according to its contract with OCHN.
APPROVAL HISTORY
Original Agreement Resolution #2023-2587 _ 23-22 $3,418,407
Amendment 2023-1 Resolution #2023-3523 _ 23-151 $0
Amendment 2024-1 Resolution #2023-3545 _ 23-158 $5,803,588
Amendment 2025-1 Pending $5,803,588
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@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 - 11/21/2024
AGENDA DEADLINE: 11/21/2024 9:30 AM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment - WOTA 2025
2. 2024-10-16 WOTA Contract Amendment
3. 2024-10-16 WOTA Exhibit A Scope
4. 2024-10-16 WOTA Exhibit B Budget
5. 2024-10-16 WOTA Exhibit F Veterans
6. WOTAExecutedAgreement2023
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-10-28 Oakland Transit - Refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
2024-11-12 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board
2024-11-21 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: None
Seconded by: None
Yes: None (0)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Oakland County, Michigan
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OAKLAND COUNTY TRANSIT DIVISION - WOTA 2025 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 2025
Amendment
FY 2026
Amendment
FY 2027
Amendment
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND20288 CCN1090802 SC730373 PRG172155 730000 Contracted Services $4,634,049 $1,148,160 $-
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND20288 CCN1090802 SC796500 PRG172155 796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustment $(4,634,049)$(1,148,160)$-
Total Expenditures $-$-$-
Calendar Fiscal
2025
2025
January
February
March 1,148,162.00 1,189,563.00
April
May
June 1,148,162.00 -
July
August
September 1,148,162.00 -
2026
October
November
December 1,148,160.00 -
FY 2025 Operations Capital
2025
Jan (for Jan-Mar services)1,148,162.00 1,189,563.00
Apr (for Apr-Jun services)1,148,162.00 -
Jul (for Jul-Sept services 1,148,162.00 -
2026 Oct (for Oct-Dec services)1,148,160.00 -
TOTAL 4,592,646.00 1,189,563.00
CHECK --
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL CONTRACT: CON00010159
AMENDMENT: 2025-1
AMENDMENT DATE: October 16, 2024
This AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL CONTRACT (hereafter this "Amendment") is made and entered into by and
between the Contractor named and identified below, (hereafter “Contractor”) and the COUNTY OF OAKLAND
(hereafter “County”) whose address is 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328.
CONTRACTOR ADDRESS
Western Oakland Transportation Authority
250 W Livingston Rd
Highland, MI 48357 Vendor Number: 0000040410
The County and Contractor agree and acknowledge that the purpose of this Amendment is to modify as
provided herein and otherwise continue the present contractual relationship between the Parties as described
in their current contract with the same contract number as above.
In consideration of the extension of the mutual promises, representations, assurances, agreements, and
provisions in the Contract and this Amendment, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties,
the County and Contractor hereby agrees to amend the current Contract as follows:
1.0 The County and Contractor agree that any and all defined words or phrases in the current Contract
between the parties will apply equally to and throughout the amendment.
2.0 The Parties agree that any and all other terms and conditions set forth in the current Contract between
the Parties shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be modified, excepted, diminished, or
otherwise changed or altered by this Amendment except as otherwise expressly provided for in this
Amendment.
3.0 Description of Change:
Amendment of Scope of Work and Budget to continue and expand services for pre-existing Participating
Communities as described in Exhibit A.
In addition to and without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or duties under the Contract,
Contractor shall provide County with the Deliverables (goods and/or services) provided in the attached
Amended Exhibit A (Scope of Transportation Services) for the values provided therein, which is included
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
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AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
and incorporated into this Amendment. The Parties shall comply with the terms in Amended Exhibit A
(Scope of Transportation Services).
In addition to and without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or duties under the Contract,
Contractor shall provide County with the Deliverables (goods and/or services) provided in the attached
Amended Exhibit B (Budget) for the prices provided therein, which is included and incorporated into this
Amendment. The Parties shall comply with the terms in Amended Exhibit B (Budget).
In addition to and without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or duties under the Contract,
Contractor shall provide County with the Deliverables (goods and/or services) provided in the attached
Amended Exhibit F (Veteran’s Transportation) for the prices provided therein, which is included and
incorporated into this Amendment. The Parties shall comply with the terms in Amended Exhibit F
(Veteran’s Transportation).
For and in consideration of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments, warrants, representations, and
agreements set forth in the Contract and this Amendment, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby execute this Amendment on
behalf of the County, and Contractor and by doing so legally obligate and bind the County and Contractor to the
terms and conditions of the Contract and this Amendment.
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
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AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Authorization and Completion of Agreement. The Parties have taken all actions and secured all
approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Amendment of Interlocal Contract. The persons
signing this Agreement on behalf of each Party have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the
Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Kim Viener, Director, Western Oakland Transportation Authority, hereby
acknowledges that she has been authorized by a resolution of the Western 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: _______________
Kim Viener, Director
Western Oakland Transportation Authority
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Western 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
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AMENDMENT 2025-1 OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT – EXHIBIT A
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT: 2025-1
2025 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WOTA)
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
1.2025 Scope of Services Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
a. In this agreement, the term “Participating Community” is defined to include the Village of
Holly, Holly Township, Groveland Township, Rose Township, Highland Township, White
Lake Township, Waterford Township, and the Cities of Walled Lake, Orchard Lake Village,
Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, and Lake Angelus.
b. WOTA shall begin the service as set forth in this Exhibit A on January 1, 2025.
c. WOTA shall provide transportation services for residents of the Participating
Communities as outlined in Exhibits A and B. Residents of Participating Communities can
utilize WOTA transportation services within the driving boundaries as shown on the 2025
WOTA Service Area Map on page 5 of this Exhibit A.
d. Transportation services for the general public will continue to be provided with the
priority being given to persons with disabilities, seniors aged 55 and older, veterans, and
low-income individuals; however, trip fulfillment is at the discretion of WOTA, subject to
its capacity to accommodate such trips.
e. WOTA shall provide transportation services for veterans according to the Veteran’s
Transportation Agreement between the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional
Transportation (SMART) and Oakland County attached as Exhibit F. Rides provided under
the Veteran’s Transportation Agreement will be reported to the Oakland County Transit
Manager on a monthly basis.
f. WOTA shall provide transportation services for Oakland Community Health Network
(OCHN) clients according to its contract with OCHN. Whenever the contract is updated,
Transit Provider shall provide a copy to the Oakland County Transit Manager. Rides
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provided under WOTA’s contract with OCHN will be reported to the Oakland County
Transit Manager on a quarterly basis along with WOTA’s regular quarterly reporting.
2.Service Guidelines
a. Observed Holidays include the following: New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day, President’s Day,
Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Trip fulfillment on observed holidays is at the
discretion of WOTA, subject to its capacity to accommodate such trips.
b. For consistency across transit providers, weekday service shall be provided during the
following core service hours: Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., excluding
holidays. WOTA may provide service earlier in the morning or later in the evening than
these core service hours at its discretion.
c. For consistency across transit providers, weekend service shall be provided during the
following core service hours: Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 7:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. WOTA may provide service earlier in the morning or
later in the evening than these core service hours at its discretion.
d. Residents may request to be transported outside of WOTA’s posted service hours and on
observed holidays, but trip fulfillment is solely at the discretion of WOTA based on its
capacity to accommodate such trips.
e. For consistency across transit providers, customer service and the ride scheduling call
center shall be operational during the following core service hours: Monday-Friday from
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. WOTA may provide customer service and
operate the ride scheduling call center earlier in the morning or later in the evening than
these core service hours at its discretion.
f. Riders will schedule trips directly with WOTA and advance notice of at least 2 call center
business days (Monday-Friday) is requested. Riders can request rides with less advance
notice, but trip fulfillment is at the discretion of WOTA based on its capacity to
accommodate such trips.
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3.Relations of Parties
a. WOTA 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. WOTA 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 Communities.
c. WOTA will work with other Oakland County transit providers to fulfill trip requests when
the provider is unable to accommodate them internally, subject to WOTA’s capacity and
software capabilities.
d. WOTA 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
coordinated with the other transit provider(s). Transfers will be at WOTA’s discretion and
subject to capacity and software capabilities.
e. WOTA 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 WOTA with WOTA at least two weeks before release.
f. WOTA shall participate in, provide the necessary information for, and commit to
implementing the Community Transit Plan being developed by Oakland County’s
consultant team.
4.Service Operations
a. WOTA shall be responsible for fueling, cleaning, and all maintenance of vehicles. WOTA
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. WOTA
vehicles shall be subject to inspection by Oakland County upon reasonable demand.
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b. WOTA 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. WOTA 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. WOTA will maintain official logos, markings, or text affixed to the exterior of all revenue
service vehicles that include “Western Oakland Transportation Authority/WOTA” 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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OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
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OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT: 2025-1
2025 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WOTA)
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
Total payment not to exceed $5,782,209 to maintain current services and expand services as
planning substantiates.
1.Terms of Payment for Services:
a. Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be as follows: Oakland
County will distribute an amount not to exceed $5,782,209 (Five Million Seven
Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Nine Dollars) in Public Transportation
Millage Funds to WOTA for the scope of work that is incorporated into this Agreement
as Exhibit A. WOTA will receive quarterly payments as shown in the Payment Schedule
table below. Except as extended, modified, or amended pursuant to Article II, Article
III, and/or Article XIV of the Agreement, the Terms of Payment set forth herein shall
expire on December 31, 2025.
2.Fee for Transportation Services
The following factors are included in the WOTA fee for transportation services and are set
forth in Section 9:
a. Insurance: Insurance coverages to meet the County Contractor Insurance
Requirements as described in Exhibit D.
b. Fuel and Maintenance: Fueling, cleaning, and maintenance of vehicles as well as
mechanic equipment.
c. Staff: Hiring and training necessary staff to enhance capacity and deliver quality
services.
d. Vehicle Fleet: Acquiring branding and cameras for new vehicles to ensure driver and
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rider safety.
3.Payment Schedule
2025 Operations Capital
Jan*$1,648,161.57 $1,189,562.72
Apr $981,494.90 $0.00
July $981,494.90 $0.00
Oct $981,494.90 $0.00
TOTAL $4,592,646.28 $1,189,562.72
a. $1,189,562.72 has been allocated for capital expenditures for the purchase of office
equipment, in-house and mobile mechanic equipment, and vehicle wraps and
cameras. This shall be paid by Oakland County to WOTA in an amount not to exceed
$1,189,562.72 (One Million One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-
Two Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents).
b. *The typical amount to be paid each quarter is one-quarter of the total Operations
funding, or $1,148,161.57. An additional $500,000 is provided in the first quarter for
payments due at the beginning of the year for insurance and workers’ compensation.
The remaining quarterly payments are adjusted to account for the larger January
payment.
4.Invoices
a. Payments by the County, after the Agreement is fully executed, will be made within
30 days of receipt of an invoice from WOTA for the amounts listed in Section 3.
5.Fare Collection
a. WOTA 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 2025
WOTA Service Area Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
b. WOTA shall charge seniors aged 55 and older, persons with disabilities, and low-
income individuals of Participating Communities a discounted fare of $2.00 per one-
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way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2025 WOTA Service Area Map
as incorporated in Exhibit A.
c. WOTA shall not charge veterans any fare for trips within Oakland County pursuant to
the Veteran’s Transportation Agreement between the Suburban Mobility Authority
for Regional Transportation (SMART) and Oakland County attached as Exhibit F.
d. WOTA may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2025 WOTA 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.
e. WOTA may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2025 WOTA Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A for seniors aged 55
and older, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals 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.
f. 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.
g. Riders will be responsible for fare payment in accordance with WOTA’s rider
guidelines.
h. Aides or persons assisting either seniors or persons with disabilities will be permitted
to ride at no cost.
i. All fares paid by eligible residents are to be retained by WOTA.
6.Vehicle Expenditures
a. WOTA shall notify Oakland County prior to purchasing or committing to the purchase
of a vehicle. These vehicles are hereinafter referred to as “Project Vehicle(s),” to
expand and improve service in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
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b. The Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with all Federal Contract Clauses including
regulations regarding procurement, Buy America, vehicle specifications, safety
standards, and bus testing. 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.
c. All capital expenditures for the purchase of Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with
Section 3(a), above.
d. WOTA agrees to use Project Vehicles for the purposes as stated in Exhibit A, which is
incorporated into this Agreement.
e. WOTA agrees to provide all maintenance, repair, and fueling of these vehicles,
consistent with its responsibilities in Section 2(b), above.
f. Prior to delivery of the Project Vehicle(s), WOTA shall provide Oakland County with
the Make, Model and VIN number(s) of the Project Vehicle(s).
g. WOTA 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. WOTA shall notify Oakland County of any changes, collisions, or significant damage to
the Project Vehicle(s).
i. WOTA 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 WOTA 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, WOTA
shall reimburse Oakland County for the Remaining Value of any such vehicle(s) in accordance
with the following:
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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
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 WOTA 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 WOTA 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. WOTA 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.
8.Facility Expenditures
Expenditures for facilities are subject to:
a. Advance review and approval by Oakland County.
b. An appropriate facility planning process that satisfies State and Federal
procedures to remain eligible for State and Federal funding.
c. WOTA providing a scope of work to Oakland County.
d. WOTA providing documentation to Oakland County that all potential funding
sources and financing methods have been considered and pursued if feasible.
e. WOTA shall require any contractors and sub-contractors who perform any work
on WOTA facilities to pay all skilled and unskilled tradespersons, mechanics, and
laborers, including but not limited to carpenters, electricians, plumbers, cement
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masons, workers, helpers, assistants, and apprentices not less than the wages and
benefits prevailing in Oakland County, Michigan.
f. WOTA shall comply with Oakland County’s Competitive Public Bid Requirements
when hiring third parties to complete facility work:
i. Requirement for Competitive Bidding: WOTA shall not engage any third
parties to perform any services without first conducting a competitive
public bidding process.
ii. Bid Process:
1. WOTA shall prepare and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
services to be performed, which shall be publicly advertised to
ensure broad competition.
2. The RFP must include a comprehensive description of the services
to be performed, selection criteria, and submission deadlines. The
advertisement must remain open for a minimum of 30 days to
allow adequate time for potential bidders to respond.
iii. Selection of Vendor: WOTA shall evaluate all bids received based on the
criteria outlined in the RFP. The selection of the winning bid shall prioritize
quality, cost-effectiveness, and the vendor’s qualifications. A written
record of the evaluation process and the rationale for selecting the chosen
vendor must be maintained.
iv. Compliance and Accountability: WOTA is responsible for ensuring that all
services performed comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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9.Budget
Revenues
Fares $130,000.00
Oakland County Transit Millage $5,782,209.00
Municipal Credits $143,345.00
Community Credits $174,370.00
FTA 5310 Grant $223,867.00
FTA 5311 Grant $450,070.75
MDOT Local Bus Operating Assistance $1,237,399.42
MDOT Specialized Services Grant $88,169.00
Interest Income $40,000.00
Other Revenue: Miscellaneous $0.00
Revenue Total $8,269,430.17
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Administration Salary $638,326.42
Dispatch Wages $529,900.80
Drivers Wages $2,535,475.28
Mechanic/Maintenance Wages $159,120.00
Grant Payroll Expenses $78,000.00
Professional Development- Training, Education, Travel, Etc. $45,000.01
Personnel Benefits $1,191,413.15
Pension/Retirement Benefits $297,451.79
Other: Salary Expenses (employee mileage, etc.)$5,000.00
Salaries and Benefits Total $5,479,687.45
Program Costs
Communication Expenses- Phones, Tablets, Etc.$75,240.00
Drug and Alcohol Testing $10,000.00
Fuel - Diesel and Oil $422,560.00
Grant Program Expenses $0.00
Insurance Expenses $336,000.00
Maintenance/Repairs $222,000.00
Other: Program Costs $0.00
Program Cost Total $1,065,800.00
Building Costs
Building Rent/Lease $174,000.00
Cleaning/Snow Removal/Landscaping $13,000.00
Utilities $35,880.00
Other: Building Operating Expenses $0.00
Building Cost Total $222,880.00
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Operating Expenses
Advertising/Marketing $65,000.00
Dispatch Software $76,000.00
Memberships and Dues $2,500.00
Office Supplies $18,000.00
Professional Services- Audit, Legal, Website, IT, Other $150,000.00
Other: Administrative Costs $0.00
Operating Expenses Total $311,500.00
Capital Costs
In-House and Mobile Mechanic Equipment $95,000.67
Expansions- Parking Lots, Building, Etc.$0.00
Office Capital $15,000.00
Vehicles $0.00
Vehicle Equipment- Cameras, Branding, Etc.$20,000.00
Other: Capital Costs (depreciation)$1,059,562.05
Capital Costs Total $1,189,562.72
Expense Total $8,269,430.17
a. Any changes to line-item budget allocations requested by WOTA shall be made in writing,
directed to the Oakland County Transit Manager, 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 Transit Manager
shall then have sole discretion to grant or deny the change, in whole or in part, consistent
with the authority that the Transit Manager 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 Transit Provider for items not
specifically budgeted above, or payment by Transit Provider 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 obligations incurred, including, but not limited to, real property
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transactions or capital expenditures not presently budgeted, unless appropriate approval
has been obtained from the County.
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EXHIBIT F
AMENDMENT: 2025-1
2025 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WOTA)
VETERAN’S TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND
OAKLAND COUNTY
THIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made this ______day
of February, 2023, by and between the Western Oakland Transportation Authority (“WOTA”),
250 W. Livingston Road, Highland, Michigan 48357, a public transportation authority created
pursuant to Act 196 of 1986, and Oakland County, (the "County"), 1200 North 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
fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services
for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities; and providing transportation to get
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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, WOTA 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 WOTA 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 WOTA 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
located within Oakland County
1.2 “County” shall mean Oakland County.
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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, WOTA Budget
Exhibit C, Performance Report
Exhibit D, Insurance
1.4 “WOTA Budget” means the proposed financial budget of WOTA for each fiscal
year for the provision of Transportation Services, included in the term of this Agreement for the
WOTA service area.
1.5 “Transportation Services" means the transportation services to be provided
under this Agreement by WOTA in Oakland County as set forth in Exhibit A, as amended.
ARTICLE II
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
2.1 WOTA 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. WOTA 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 WOTA without
the written consent of the County.
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ARTICLE III
PAYMENT
3.1 The County shall pay WOTA for the provision of Transportation Services in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 WOTA 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 WOTA under this Agreement shall not in any event be in
excess of any “not to exceed” amount established by the Agreement without prior approval
from the County.
ARTICLE IV
PERFORMANCE REPORT
4.1 WOTA, at its expense, shall provide the County with a quarterly Performance
Audit and Report of WOTA’s operations (Exhibit C). If requested by the County, WOTA 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 WOTA 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 WOTA shall provide the County with WOTA'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 WOTA’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 WOTA 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 WOTA, 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 WOTA 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 WOTA 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 WOTA alone. In addition to and as practicable, WOTA shall cooperate and
provide input as needed by the County with respect to any grants available to it. WOTA shall
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provide periodic updates to the County with respect to the marketing and advertising of the
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 WOTA 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 WOTA'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, WOTA 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 WOTA, 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 WOTA and any end to this Agreement. Nothing herein is
intended to diminish or waive any governmental immunity of WOTA under the law.
ARTICLE X
NON -COLLUSION
10.1 WOTA 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 WOTA 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 WOTA 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. WOTA, 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 WOTA 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 WOTA.
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 Western Oakland Transportation Authority:
Kim Viener, Director
Western Oakland Transportation Authority
250 W. Livingston Road
Highland, MI, 48357
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 Party have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the
Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Kim Viener, Director, Western Oakland Transportation Authority, hereby
acknowledges that he/she has been authorized by a resolution of the Western 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: _______________
Kim Viener, Director
Western Oakland Transportation Authority
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Western 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
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EXHIBIT A
2023 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
Current Services
The Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) has been providing transportation
services since 2020 to qualifying residents of Highland, Walled Lake, Waterford and White Lake.
Eligible riders include seniors over 55, adults with disabilities and veterans along with companion
riders. WOTA accommodates trips to work, medical appointments, shopping, banking, civic
events, entertainment venues and social activities within the driving boundary. Currently, there
is a staff of 14 full time and 17 part time employees that provide administration, dispatch, and
vehicle operation services. The fleet of 21 vehicles provided over 32,000 rides in 2022 (average
150-170 rides per day); Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost per stop in
2022 was $2.50.
2023 Service Expansion Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
•Add computers, technology, copier and upgraded phones.
•Increase hourly wage rates and benefits to become more competitive in the current job
market.
•Reduce cost per stop to $2.00 (two dollars) for all riders.
•Include low-income residents as eligible riders.
•Hire and train additional staff (drivers and dispatch).
•Extend hours of service to Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
•Purchase (8-12) additional ADA compliant mini vans that will help to expand and improve
service.
•Begin to implement services in expanded geographic service areas on limited basis.
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•Create a mobile mechanic position to reduce the off-road time WOTA experiences when
vehicles need preventative maintenance or repairs.
•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 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
$3,418,407 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 $3,418,407 (Three Million Four Hundred Eighteen
Thousand Four Hundred and Seven Dollars) in Public Transportation Millage Funds to the
Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) for the scope of work that is incorporated
into this Agreement as Exhibit A. WOTA 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 WESTERN OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PERFORMANCE REPORT TEMPLATE
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EXHIBIT D
2023 WESTERN 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.