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RESOLUTION 2017 - 25 A RESOLUTION

APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE MONTHLY COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORTS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, the METRO Board of Directors has conducted its monthly committee meetings; and

WHEREAS, the compliance report and such financial reports as the sales tax report, investment

report, debt report, and monthly performance report comprise this month's Finance and Audit committee

report; and

WHEREAS, the Board should approve and accept the monthly committee reports, including the

investment reports.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT:

Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby approves and accepts the monthly committee reports,

including investment reports.

Section 2. This Resolution is effective immediately upon passage.

I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in desc ·ibing the action hereiR of the Board of Directors on the date below.

ATTEST:

PASSED this 27th day of April, 201 7 APPROVED this 27th day of April, 2017

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RESOLUTION 2017 -26 A RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELNER A MODIFICATION TO THE CONTRACT WITH CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO currently has a contract with Canon Business Solutions for copier services;

and

WHEREAS, due to the impact of the New Bus Network implementation and Super Bowl LI on the

amount of collateral produced, METRO has exceeded the floor and production contract dollar amount; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the President & CEO execute a modification to the

contract with Canon Business Solutions for copier maintenance services for a not-to-exceed amount of

$150,000.00.


Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to execute a modification

to the contract with Canon Business Solutions for copier maintenance services for a not-to-exceed amount

of $150,000.00.


I hereby certify that the above resolution is accura Directors on the date below.

g the action herein of the Board of . __....,--

PASSED this 27th day of April, 201 7 APPROVED this 27th day of April, 2017

Carrin F. Patman Chair

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RESOLUTION 2017 -27

A RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH MBN ENTERPRISES, LLC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUS STOP ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, it is METRO's goal to add 100 - 200 bus shelters and bus stop accessibility

improvement sites per year and to upgrade existing bus stop locations to make them compliant with the

Americans with Disabilities Act; and

WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bid for construction of bus stop accessibility

improvements; and

WHEREAS, MBN Enterprises, LLC was found to be the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder;

and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a three-year contract with MBN Enterprises, LLC., for the

construction of bus stop accessibility improvements in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,936,909.50.


Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver

a three-year contract with MBN Enterprises, LLC for the construction of bus stop accessibility

improvements in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,936,909.50.


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I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in ing the act:i.8n herein of the Board of Directors on the date below ..

ATTEST:

Reca Perry Assistant Secretary

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PASSED this 27th day of April, 2017 APPROVED this 27th day of April, 2017


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AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH SYLVANIA LIGHTING SERVICES CORP. TO DESIGN, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN NEW LIGHTING SYSTEMS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO will replace existing lamps for all facilities (except new rail lines) with

energy efficient lighting;

WHEREAS, the replacement will significantly reduce METRO's energy usage, decrease operating

and maintenance expenses as well as comply with Chapter 388, Title 5 of the Texas Health and Safety

Code- Texas Building Energy Performance Standards; and

WHEREAS, a Technical Evaluation Committee and an Oral Presentations Committee deemed

Sylvania Lighting Services Corp. to be the most qualified vendor for this project; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the President & CEO negotiate a 10-year contract

with Sylvania Lighting Services Corp. to design, install, and maintain new lighting systems.


Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to negotiate a 10-year

contract with Sylvania Lighting Services Corp. to design, install, and maintain new lighting systems.


I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in descn· ing the actioq herein of the Board of Directors on the date below.

General Counsel


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AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, the U.S. General Services Administration is constructing a new sally port on the west

side of the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse through an agreement with City of Houston; and

WHEREAS, the construction of related sanitary and storm sewer connections and driveway within

City of Houston right-of-way was intended to be done by METRO's contractor concurrently with

METRO's construction of the light rail line on Rusk and Capital streets; and

WHEREAS, at the time of the light rail construction the U.S. General Services Administration had

not completed its construction design plans; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the President & CEO negotiate and execute an

Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration for construction of sanitary and storm

sewer connections and driveway within City of Houston right-of-way for a not-to-exceed amount of

$159,481.56.


Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to negotiate and execute

an Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration for construction of sanitary and

storm sewer connections and driveway within City right-of-way for a not-to-exceed amount of $159,481.56.


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I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in describing the action herein of the Board of Directors on the date below. •



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RESOLUTION 2017 - 30

A RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 407-417 NORTH MAIN STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO owns the property located southwest ofNorth Main and Naylor Street known

as 407-417 North Main Street; and

WHEREAS, Board Resolution 2016-109 declared the property surplus for METRO's transit needs

and authorized its sale; and

WHEREAS, METRO's President & CEO has negotiated the sale of the property to the University

of Houston System for fair market value; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the President & CEO execute and deliver all

appropriate documents to effectuate the sale ofland located at 407-417 North Main Street to the University

of Houston System for fair market value.



all appropriate documents to effectuate the sale of land located at 407-417 North Main Street to the

University of Houston System for fair market value.


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I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in des ibing the action herein of the Board of Directors on the date below. .. _/"

PASSED this 271h day of April, 20 I 7 APPROVED this 27th day of April, 2017


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AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CUMMINS SOUTHERN PLAINS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF CATALYST EXHAUST MODULES FOR METRO'S TRANSIT VEHICLES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO is in need of catalyst exhaust modules for its transit vehicles; and

WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bids for catalyst exhaust modules; and

WHEREAS, Cummins Southern Plains, LLC was found to be the lowest, responsive and

responsible bidder; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a two-year contract with Cummins Southern Plains, LLC

for the purchase of catalyst exhaust modules for METRO's transit vehicles for an amount not-to-exceed

$579,723.00.



a two-year contract with Cummins Southern Plains, LLC for the purchase of catalyst exhaust modules for

METRO's transit vehicles for an amount not-to-exceed $579,723.00.


I hereby certify that the above resolution is accur te in des ribing the 11.ction !Jerein of the Board of Directors on the date below. ..-'


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REQUESTING BOARD APPROVAL OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JUNE 2017 SERVICE CHANGES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO has three regular service changes- January, end of school (May or June), and

start of school (August); and

WHEREAS, this service change will address running times and layover issues, add trips to address

overloads, and realign routes to improve connectivity and respond to infrastructure changes; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends the METRO Board of Directors approve the

implementation of the June 2017 Service Change.


Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby approves the implementation of the June 2017 Service

Changes.


I hereby certify that the above resolution is accurate in des ibing the actjon herein of the Board of Directors on the date below.

PASSED this 27th day of April, 2017 APPROVED this 27th day of April, 201 7

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AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELNER A ONE-YEAR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ALONG THE GREEN LIGHT RAIL LINE; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT

WHEREAS, METRO has six landscaped medians along the Green Light Rail Line located within

the Greater East End Management District of Houston ("The District"); and

WHEREAS, the landscaping needs to be replanted and maintenance of the landscaping is necessary

for these medians; and

WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the President & CEO execute and deliver a one-year

Interlocal Agreement with the Greater East End Management District for landscape maintenance on the

Green Light Rail Line within the District for an amount not-to-exceed $156,046.90.



a one-year Interlocal Agreement with the Greater East End Management District for landscape maintenance

on the Green Light Rail Line for an amount not-to-exceed $156,046.90.


I hereby certify that the above resolution is accu Directors on the date below.


COA.J~ . ..._.,, ~v:L.11 Carrin F. Patman Chair

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