AuthorPPA Staff

 

Chairman’s Items – Joseph T. Ashdale

• Board Chairman, Joseph T. Ashdale, invited comment from members of the general public.

Director’s Report – Scott Petri

During his monthly report, PPA Executive Director, Scott Petri, provided updates on a wide range of topics including but not limited to newly instituted procedural processes, improved communication with PPA departments, and outreach efforts to elected officials and transportation partners. Mr. Petri’s full directors report can be viewed and downloaded here.

Finance and Administration

Actual to Actual Summary Comparative Income Statements

• The Board unanimously approved the Actual to Actual Summary Comparative Income statements presented by the the Authority’s Director of Finance, Gary Gordon. A copy of the Authority’s Actual to Actual Summary Comparative Income statements can be found here.

Actual to Budget Summary Comparative Income Statements

• The Board unanimously approved the Actual to Budget Summary Comparative Income statements presented by the the Authority’s Director of Finance, Gary Gordon. A copy of the Authority’s Actual to Budget Summary Comparative Income statements can be found here

Income Statement Detailing All Entities

• The Board unanimously approved the Income Statement Detailing All Entities presented by the the Authority’s Director of Finance, Gary Gordon. A copy of the Authority’s Income Statement Detailing All Entities can be found here.

Audit Policy

• The Board unanimously approved an Internal Audit Policy in order for the Internal Audit Department to provide independent and objective reviews and assessments of the business activities, operations, financial systems and internal accounting controls of the Authority. A copy of the Authority’s Audit Policy can be found here. 

Risk Management Policy

• The Board unanimously approved a draft of the Authority’s Risk Management Policy. A draft of the Authority’s Risk Management Policy can be found here.

Revision to Conflict of Interest Policy

• The Board unanimously approved a motion to revise the Authority’s Conflict of Interest Policy. The approved draft of the Authority’s revised Conflict of Interest Policy can be found here.

Health Benefits Renewal

• The Board approved a motion to renew the Authority’s employee health benefits. The three-year renewal agreement is projected to have a net-savings of over $730,000. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Amendment to Bylaws

• The Board unanimously approved a motion to amend the by-laws of the Authority. The approved amendments of the Authority’s by-laws can be found here.

Employee Vision Benefits

• The Board approved a motion to renew the Authority’s employee vision benefit with Vision Benefits of America for two years. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Employee Dental Benefits

• The Board approved a motion to renew the Authority’s employee dental benefits with Delta Dental for two years. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Microsoft Exchange Email Migration

• The Board approved a motion to upgrade the Authority’s Groupwise email software to Microsoft Exchange. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Temporary Staff Support for Amnesty Program

• In an effort to assist with the City’s Parking Ticket Amnesty Program, the Board approved a motion to enter into an agreement with contractor to provide temporary staffing. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Engineering and Design

New Parking Lots – Benjamin Franklin Bridge General Contract Award

• The Board approved a motion to enter into a contract with D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., for general construction for proposed parking lots at The Ben Franklin Bridge, 3rd Street Philadelphia. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

New Parking Lots – Benjamin Franklin Bridge Electrical Contract Award

• The Board approved a motion to enter into a contract with M.J.F. Electrical Contracting, for electrical contracting services for proposed parking lots at The Ben Franklin Bridge, 3rd Street Philadelphia. The approved Board resolution can be found here.

Fiber Optic Connectivity – Philadelphia International Airport

• The Board approved a Contract Change Order Request for the installation of a new fiber optic hub, new fiber lines, and associated equipment at the Philadelphia International Airport. The approved Contract Change Order Request can be found here.   

Taxi & Limousine Division

Docket No. A-17-10-04

The Board approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No. P-0484 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Masum Transportation Inc, CPC Application No. A-1036195-01

Owner-Seller: Mensa., Inc., CPC No. 1023983-01

Sale Price: $44,000.00

 

Docket No. A-17-10-05

The Board approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No P-0194 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer:  Afizah Trans Inc, CPC No. A-1036192-01

Owner-Seller: Howric, Inc., CPC No. 10000719-01

Sale Price: $39,000.00

 

Docket No. A-17-11-01

The Board approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No. P-1331 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Lincoln Cab Inc, CPC Application No. A-1036204-01

Owner-Seller: CSP Trans, Inc, CPC No.1022562-01

Sale Price: $40,000.00

 

Docket No. A-17-12-01

The Board approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion Nos. P-0183 and P-0202 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Ifza Transportation Inc, CPC Application No. A-1036276-01

Owner-Seller:  IL Trans, Inc., CPC No. 1000701-01

Sale Price: $78,000.000

 

Docket No. A-17-12-03

The Board approved the sale to transfer ownership of Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle (“WAV”) Medallion No. WP-1619 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Rabeb LLC, CPC Application No. A-1036304-01

Owner-Seller:  WAV Trans Inc., CPC No. 1033830-01

Sale Price: $10,000.000

 

Docket No. P-15-12-03

The Board approved the decision regarding the Petition of Rosemont Taxicab in which the matter be remanded to the Taxi and Limousine Adjudication Department for further proceedings pursuant to the Authority’s Taxicab and Limousine Regulations.

Chairman’s Items – Joseph T. Ashdale

• Board Chairman, Joseph T. Ashdale, invited comment from members of the general public.
• Board Chairman, Joseph T. Ashdale, introduced newly appointed Risk Management Director, Antonia Miller, and Internal Auditor, Walter Mingo

Director’s Report – Scott Petri

During his inaugural Board meeting, PPA Executive Director, Scott Petri, thanked the Board for the opportunity to lead the Authority. Additionally, Mr. Petri reported upon his initial observations of the Authority’s operations. Mr. Petri’s full directors report can be viewed and downloaded here.

Finance and Administration

Actual to Actual Summary Comparative Income Statements

• The Board unanimously approved the Actual to Actual Summary Comparative Income statements presented by the the Authority’s Director of Finance, Gary Gordon

Budget to Actual Summary Comparative Income Statements

• The Board unanimously approved the Budget to Actual Summary Comparative Income statements presented by the the Authority’s Director of Finance, Gary Gordon

Updated Right to Know Policy

• The Board unanimously approved the Authority’s Updated Right to Know Policy
• While there are no substantive changes, the Policy has been amended to make a more specific reference to the law governing the process and certain contact information for the Open Records Officer. Other changes include:
• A requirement that the Executive Director re-appoint the Open Records Officer at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• Clarification that the Legal Department need only be involved in the review of a request that raises legal questions.
• A requirement that the Authority’s Internal Compliance Auditor conducts an audit of the Open Record Officer’s compliance with this policy and the law upon the conclusion of each fiscal year.
• Additional information about the rights of the public to challenge a denial of a Right to Know Request and the manner in which the appeal must be filed, along with the general Pennsylvania Office of Open records contact information has also been added.

Managed Print Services

• The Board unanimously approved a $40,000 final additional spending increase for Managed Print Services through the Authority’s print services vendor, KDI, Inc.

Purchase of Electric Vehicles

• The Board unanimously approved the $134,000 purchase of four Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles to be used at the Authority’s airport and off-street parking operations.
• In December 2016, the Board approved the purchase of 24 electric vehicle charging stations for installation at the Philadelphia International Airport parking facility, Family Courthouse Garage, Market Street East Garage, Parkade on 8th, and Independence Mall Garage.
• The Authority was subsequently awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for installation of 24 electric vehicle charging stations under the condition the Authority purchase an electric vehicle fleet.

Updated Procurement Policy

• The Board unanimously approved language and process clarifications to the Authority’s new Procurement Policy and Standard Operating Procedures, which was adopted by the Board on September 27, 2017.

Settlement of Tort Claim Mele v. PPA

• The Board unanimously approved a $30,000 major jury motor vehicle action claim to the Plaintiff, Bruno Mele.
• The $30,000 settlement comes in conjunction with outside counsel, the Authority’s insurer and the Authority’s Legal Department.

Mission Statement

• The Board unanimously approved the Authority’s revised Mission Statement.
• The Authority’s revised Mission Statement was recommended to more succinctly state the Authority’s mission and the particulars of how that mission is accomplished.
• The Authority’s revised Mission Statement can be found and downloaded here.

Fire Extinguisher Service Contract       

• The Board unanimously approved a revised contract with Alarm Tech Systems, Inc. for fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance services, which are required by the Philadelphia Code and Charter.

Investment Policy

• The Board unanimously approved amendments to the Authority’s Investment Policy.
• The amendments come as the Authority’s Director of Finance has determined that Freddie Mac falls within the limitations of investments found in Section 5510.1(c)(2) of the Parking Authorities Law.

Approval of External Auditor Boyer & Ritter LLC

• The Board unanimously approved the awarding of an External Auditing Services contract with Boyer & Ritter, LLC.
• The potential savings from contacting with Boyer & Ritter for a five year contract is (at a minimum) $225,000. 

Engineering and Design

Repair Lintels At Essington Ave

• The Board unanimously approved a Change Order in the amount of $25,000 in relation to the contract awarded to Schneider Restoration, Inc., for steel and masonry restoration work at the Authority’s Impound and Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 6801 Essington Ave.
• With the approval of this Change Order, the final contract amount is reduced from $193,000 to $168,000.

On-Call Structural Engineering

• The Board unanimously approved a Change Order in relation to the contract awarded to O&S Associates, Inc., for On-Call Structural Engineering Services.
• With the approval of this Change Order, the contract issued to  O&S Associates, Inc., will be extended 90 calendar days with no change required in the contract amount of $300,000 per year.

On-Street Division

On-Site Auctioneer Services for Unclaimed Vehicles

• The Board unanimously approved the purchase of On-Site Auctioneer Services for Unclaimed Vehicles through Aspite Auto Auction.
• As the lowest, most responsible bidder, Aspite Auto Auction will receive 2.5% of the gross revenue generated from the sale of unclaimed vehicles; a .5% reduction from the Authority’s previous contract for such services.

Airport Operations

Hardware and Software Support for Airport Operations Primary and Redundant Data Centers

• The Board unanimously approved purchasing a one (1) year subscription service for CISCO hardware and software support for the Authority’s airport operations data center.
• The subscription is a necessary annual subscription that provides:
• Hardware replacement for any failed CISCO hardware component.
• Firmware patches that will add features to the hardware and address identifiable security issues or concerns.

Taxi & Limousine Division

Docket No. A-17-11-02

The Board unanimously approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No. P-0292 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Please Car Inc, CPC Application No. A-103623-01
Owner-Seller: Grassia, Ralph Cab Co., Inc., CPC No. 1000714-01
Sale Price: $43,000.00

Docket No. A-17-11-04

The Board unanimously approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion Nos. P-0668 and P-0744.

Applicant-Buyer:  Zega Trans Inc, CPC No. 1034935-01
Owner-Seller: Pinnacle Cab Inc., CPC No. 1018902-01
Sale Price: $75,000.00

Docket No. A-17-05-02

The Board unanimously approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No. P-0802 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: Kler Taxi Inc, CPC Application No. A-1035731-01
Owner-Seller: Oged, Inc., No.1000740-01
Sale Price: $53,000.00

Docket No. A-17-11-05

The Board unanimously approved the sale to transfer ownership of Medallion No. P-0547 along with the issuance of a corresponding taxicab certificate of public convenience.

Applicant-Buyer: B&B Trans Co, CPC Application No. A-1036262-01
Owner-Seller:  Grassia, Ralph Cab Co., Inc., CPC No. 1000714-01
Sale Price: $43,000.000