2024-01-31T17:16:56-07:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 480828214 FLINT HILLS AREA TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FLIN 7855376345 5815 MARLATT AVE MANHATTAN KS 66503 Melanie Tuttle Finance Director 9137384262 2024-01-31 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ATA BUS Melanie Tuttle 5815 Marlatt Avenue Manhattan KS 66503 4169451 0 X www.fhata.org X 1976 KS Our mission is to provide and promote the highest quality transit services to the Flint Hills communities. Public Service Mission: Build Stronger communities and promote equality and opportunity. Vision: We believe in empowering people and connecting communities. 10 10 57 0 0 0 2880857 3728716 393041 404531 -11913 1770 20194 11498 3282179 4146515 0 588725 0 0 2105018 2249362 0 0 0 1389962 1601684 3494980 4439771 -212801 -293256 3374838 3079129 47356 44903 3327482 3034226 X Our mission is to provide and promote the highest quality transit services to the Flint Hills communities. 1 0 1603563 0 1580729 FHATA Board was formed in 2018 through an interlocal agreement between local governments of the City of Manhattan, Riley County, Pottawatomie County and Kansas State University for the purpose of planning, managing and operating public transportation system as the Direct Recipient of Section 5307 Urban Formula Funds for the Manhattan Urbanized Area. FHATA Board is established pursuant K.S.A. 12-901 and meets the definition found at K.S.A 75-117 of a municipality and therefore a governmental body for purposes of Federal Transit Law (defined generally as 49 U.S.C. 4301 et seg.). The joint operations agreement outlines the duties and responsibilities of each entity in the provision of public transportation services in their service areas. the Organization is the acting fiscal agent for the FHATA Board. Programming includes: (1) MANHATTAN CITY-WIDE FIXED ROUTES SERVICES: OPERATES FIXED ROUTE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF MANHATTAN AND ON KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FUNDED BY FTA UNDER FEDERAL ACT 39 U.S.C. 5307 (CFDA 20.507). (2) MANHATTAN/RILEY COUNTY DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES LIMITED SERVICES WHICH IN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY JUST OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF MANHATTAN AS WELL AS SOME RURAL AREAS IN RILEY COUNTY, OF WHICH THE MAJORITY OF THESE SERVICES EITHER START OR STOP WITHIN THE URBAN AREA. 879455 0 817931 REGIONAL FIXED ROUTES: (1)JUNCTION CITY FIXED ROUTES IN CITY OF JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS AND (2) REGIONAL DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES. REGIONAL DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE OUTLYING AREAS OF RILEY COUNTY, ALL OF GEARY COUNTY, FORT RILEY, OUTSIDE OF THE MANHATTAN URBANIZED AREA. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FUNDED THROUGH KDOT UNDER FEDERAL ACT 49 USC 5311 (CFDA 20.509). PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RURAL AND SMALL URBAN REGIONS. 1139922 0 1034542 Capital projects, including construction. The Agency receives grants through the year for specific capital projects related to the public transportation services. Projects include purchase of buses and vehicles for operations, bus stop and amenities projects inluding ADA improvements, as well as improvements to headquarters and building and facilities. Depreciation expense is also considered part of capital expenditures. The Agency completed two construction projects (capital project grants) in Fiscal Year 2023. The projects included ADA improvements to four bus stop locations: 2 at 600 Poyntz (East and West), 1 at Flint Hills Place stop, and 1 at Westloop Dillons Stop. All projects located in Manhattan, KS. The capital projects are reported under the Major Program Item #3 Capital Project Program and total costs is approximately $863,089 in addition to other capital related costs. Depreciation costs includes for the year is $315,746. 17956 0 24480 DISPATCHING SERVICES: PROVIDE REGIONAL DISPATCH SERVICES FOR POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION. 11404 0 11321 CTD ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDES FISCAL AGENT SERVICES FOR THE CTD #4 FINANCIAL AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION. CTD COUNCIL. The CTD Council also known as The Kansas Coordinated Transit District Council (KCTDC) facilitates communication between providers and KDOT and represents providers in the annual procurement process for KDOT-owned vehicles. KCTDC consists of member representatives from each of the CTDs, and, as such, represents all KDOT-funded transportation providers under the 5310 and 5311 programs. FHATA Executive Director is a member of the Council and receives reimbursement for time spent under that program. 83244 0 79915 MOBILITY MANAGEMENT: FISCAL AGENT FOR THE CTD #4 MOBILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FLINT HILLS REGION. 8160 0 7401 CHARTERS AND OTHER: Income and expense related to services related to operations of Charter and Other Services. 120764 0 123117 3743704 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 57 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 KS X FLINT HILLS AREA TRANSPORTATION AGENCY 7855376345 5815 MARLATT AVE MANHATTAN KS 66503 MELANIE TUTTLE FINANCE DIRECTOR / TREASURER 40 0 X X 99681 0 0 ANNE SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 0 X X 97118 0 0 KAITLIN MCGUIRE PAST-PRESIDENT 1 0 X 0 0 0 DEREK JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN JAGERSON BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 KAYE FISHER BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 STEPHAN METZGER PRESIDENT 1 0 X X 0 0 0 JOSH BREWER BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 KAREN MCCULLOH BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 JARED TREMBLAY BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 TRISH GIORDANO BOARD MEMBER 1 0 X 0 0 0 196799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3662936 65780 0 3728716 SERVICE CONTRACTS 485210 272271 272271 0 0 FARE REVENUE 485210 75727 75727 0 0 OTHER PROGRAM INCOME 485210 2350 2350 0 0 FUEL TAX CREDIT 485210 54183 54183 0 0 0 0 0 0 404531 18406 0 0 18406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6300 0 22936 0 -16636 -16636 0 0 -16636 0 CTD #4 ADMINISTRATION 541611 4200 4200 0 0 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 485210 7298 7298 0 0 0 0 0 0 11498 4146515 416029 0 1770 588725 588725 0 0 0 0 0 0 196799 0 196799 0 0 0 0 0 1790579 1527402 263177 0 29537 17934 11603 0 79290 58933 20357 0 153157 119932 33225 0 0 0 0 0 1190 0 1190 0 27575 0 27575 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18000 0 18000 0 25534 24411 1123 0 15178 413 14765 0 155182 144984 10198 0 0 0 0 0 54971 24440 30531 0 8382 3631 4751 0 0 0 0 0 556 0 556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 315746 315746 0 0 258856 225641 33215 0 BUS OPERATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAM 444191 444061 130 0 PASSENGER AMENITIES 230916 230916 0 0 HIRE, RECRUIT, RETAIN 39416 16535 22881 DUES AND FEES 5991 0 5991 0 0 0 0 0 4439771 3743704 696067 0 81512 67483 1532644 1282015 227264 235857 16854 143531 0 0 0 0 0 0 25385 36660 175 1663 4029957 2718037 1491004 1311920 3374838 3079129 47356 44903 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47356 44903 X 1881564 1761484 1445918 1272742 3327482 3034226 3374838 3079129 -293256 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 0 1 1 X 2814925 2871954 3357255 2880857 3728716 15653707 2814925 2871954 3357255 2880857 3728716 15653707 15653707 24460 9856 3982 3655 18406 60359 11687 5702 4431 20194 11498 53512 15767578 2000537 0.99278 0.99672 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 INCLUDES FARE REVENUE PAID BY THE PUBLIC FOR USE OF THE SYSTEM AS WELL AS SERVICE CONTRACTS TO PAY FOR SPECIFIC USE OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. REVENUE IS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. THE FUNDS ARE USED AS MATCH FUNDS AGAINST THE FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT PROGRAMS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 1764170 882428 881742 0 0 0 0 0 2084163 1808692 275471 0 181624 26917 154707 1311920 0 0 X 4163150 0 0 0 0 0 4163150 0 -16635 -16635 4146515 4456406 0 0 0 16635 16635 4439771 0 0 0 4439771 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization is a not-for-profit corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code and has been classified as other than a private foundation. The Organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions annually. Management evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements. Forms 990 and 990-T filed by the Organization are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) up to three years from the extended due date of each return. The Organization is no longer subject to tax examinations by tax authorities for Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for fiscal years before 2020. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b NET LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET REPORTED AS NET REVENUE ON FORM 990 BUT REPORTED AS EXPENSE IN FINANCIALS. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d NET LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET REPORTED AS NET REVENUE ON FORM 990 BUT REPORTED AS EXPENSE IN FINANCIALS. 1 CITY OF MANHATTAN KANSAS 1101 POYNTZ AVENUE MANHATTAN KS 66502 588725 0 GRANTED KDOT FUNDS UNDER GRANT PT-1013-21 CAPITAL FUNDS 5310 PROGRAM TO THE CITY OF MANHATTAN. The cost of the Project that will be funded under this agreement will be $654,139, of which $454,491 will be funded by Federal 5310 funds and $134,234 funded by KDOT state matching funds for a total of $588,725 provided by the FHATA from FTA Section 5310 funds. The funding will be used to support the construction of an Associated Transit Improvement. 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE AGENCY UTILIZIES TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THAT AID IN MAKING IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTAITON BUS STOPS AND FACILITIES. PROJECTS CAN INCLUDE INFRASTRUCTURE IN AND AROUND THE BUS SHELTER/STOP LOCATIONS WITHIN THE FIXED ROUTE SERVICES. AND REQUIRES AN INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST 10 YEARS FOR THAT STOP LOCATION. THE AGENCY CAN GRANT FUNDS TO ANOTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA TO AID IN THOSE PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS AWARDED ARE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE AGENCY'S TRANSIT SERVICES AND PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENTS IN AND AROUND THE SERVICE AREA. THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ALL EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL/STATE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS. THOSE RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS AFTER PROJECT IS COMPLETED. RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE AGENCY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 The Agency completed two construction projects (capital project grants) in Fiscal Year 2023. The projects included ADA improvements to four bus stop locations. 2 at 600 Poyntz (North and South), 1 at Flint Hills Place stop, and 1 at Westloop Dillons Stop. All projects located in Manhattan, KS. The capital projects are reported under the Major Program Item #3 Capital Project Program and total costs is approximately $863,089. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FINANCE DIRECTOR (TREASURER) PREPARES THE 990 AFTER COMPLETION OF THE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THE AUDIT IS REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RETURN IS THEN PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM PRIOR TO FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBMITTING THE RETURN. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING AS PART OF THE FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ANY PAY CHANGES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS MANAGED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, WORKING WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR. HR DIRECTOR MAY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PAY AND BENEFITS BUT IT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MADE TO THE AGENCY'S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER. EMAILS CAN BE SENT FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO FHATA@FHATA.ORG. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. VERBAL REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. RETURN IS EXPECTED TO BE FILED TIMELY ACCORDING TO EXTENSION APPROVAL RECEIVED (NOTICE CP211A DATED 12/4/2023). RETURN IS DUE MAY 15, 2024.