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Light Rail Transit

Central Corridor

Light Rail Transit

Improving mobility

Easingcongestion

Strengtheningour communities

Central Corridor

Committee of the Whole May 16, 2007

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• Central Corridor Update– Project Office Managers– FTA– PE Budget– Schedule– Committees– Public Involvement– Legislative

• Recommendations for Council Action– Environmental Services Consultant– Funding Agreements– Lease Agreement

Today’s Agenda

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Central Corridor Project Office Managers

Project DirectorMark Fuhrmann

AdministrationGary Berger

Environmental Assessment &Documentation

Vacant

Public Involvement

Robin Caufman

DesignJim Alexander

ConstructionChris Weyer

Vehicle Design and Procurement

Vacant

Project ControlsVacant

Dep. Project DirectorRich Rovang

CommunicationLaura Baenen

Agreements, ROW and PermitsVacant

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• Project Management Plan

– Project Development Plan

– Financial Plan

– Fleet Management Plan

– Real Estate Management Plan

FTA Update

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Develop Project PE Detail

• 30% complete plans & specifications

• Addresses several key scope decisions

• Supports completion of FEIS• Refines cost estimate• Satisfies FTA Cost Effectiveness

Index (CEI)• Local decision to further advance

design

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Advanced Preliminary Engineering

• 70% complete plans and specifications

• Address major identified project risks

• Sufficient detail to gain FTA approval to enter Final Design

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$45,000,000

PE SourcesNo 2007 State Bonding

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PE SourcesNew 2007 State Bonding

$45,000,000

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Central Corridor PE Uses

$45,000,000

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Conduct Preliminary Engineering (PE)

Complete Final Design

Receive Full Funding Grant Agreement

Begin Construction

Revenue Service

20092009

2010 2010

20142014

20102010

Project Schedule

2007 - 20082007 - 2008

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Finalize Scope of Project

Complete 30% Design

Submit FEIS to FTA

Complete 70% Design

Receive Record of Decision

2nd Qtr 20082nd Qtr 2008

3rd Qtr 20083rd Qtr 2008

PE Schedule

End of 2007 End of 2007

4th Qtr 20084th Qtr 2008

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• Washington Ave Bridge Evaluation

- April 30 Notice-To- Proceed (NTP)

• Phase I Environ. Site Assessment

- May 23 Anticipated NTP

• Environmental Services Consultant

- May 31 Anticipated NTP

• Engineering Services Consultant

- June 20 Anticipated NTP

Consultant Schedule

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Committee ReportsMark Fuhrmann

Project Advisory Cmte

Arlene McCarthyCorridor Management CmteLand Use Coordinating Cmte

Robin CaufmanCommunity Advisory CmteBusiness Advisory Council

Communication Steering Cmte

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Central Corridor Management

Committee (CCMC)

Metropolitan Council

Central Corridor

Partnership (CCP)

Central Corridor Project Office

(CCPO)

Community Advisory

Committee (CAC)

Business Advisory

Council (BAC)

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Organization

Project Advisory

(PAC)

Communic-ation Steering

(CSC)

Land Use Coord. (LUCC)

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Public Involvement

Robin Caufman

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• To develop and maintain broad public support

• To create transparency and build mutual trust

• To encourage meaningful public participation

• To ensure that messages are clear, consistent and responsive

Communication & Public Involvement Plan

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• Community Advisory Committee• Business Advisory Council• Public meetings• Website • Email and telephone comment

lines• Brochures

Avenues for Public Information &Involvement

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• Will vary depending on the issue

• Each decision will be assigned a level– Inform

– Input

– Influence

Level of Public Involvement

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• Diversity that reflects the community

• Public outreach experience

• Foreign language skills

• Variety of professional and technical skills and talents

Community Outreach Coordinators

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Legislative Update

Judd Schetnan

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Environmental Services Consultant

Jim Alexander

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• Scope of Work– Final Environmental Impact

Statement

– Coordinate w/ Eng. Services

– Assist Project Office w/ public involvement

• Contract with HDR not to exceed $3.2M

Environmental Services Consultant

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Funding Agreements

Mark FuhrmannGary R. Berger

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• Master Funding Agreement– Formal basis for relationship

between Met. Council & Mn/DOT

– Framework for exchange of funds

– No Council financial obligations other than what is funded through federal grants

– Subordinate Funding Agreements executed for separate phases of project

Mn/DOT Agreement

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• Rail authorities commit to fund PE

• Rail authorities advanced funding required

• Rail authorities funding with no contingencies

PE Funding Agreement HCRRA & RCRRA

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Lease Agreement forProject Office

Gary BergerMary Bogie

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• Selection Process– Worked with St. Paul Port Authority

to identify 9 properties

– Solicited proposals and toured 3 properties that met criteria

– Received 2 proposals• Fifth St. Center

• Griggs-Midway

Project Office

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• Selection Criteria– Location

– Accessibility

– Structure of Space

– Termination Rights

– Cost

Project Office

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RecommendGriggs Midway

Griggs Midway 5thSt.

Center

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Questions?

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Original Proposals Comparison

Fifth Street Center55 E. 5th Street

Griggs-Midway540 Fairview Avenue

Premises Suites 400 and 500 3rd Floor

Square Footage 23,500 20,000

Commencement Date 09/01/07 09/01/07

Lease Term Seven Years Seven Years

Renewal Options 3 One-Year Options 3 One-Year Options

Quoted Gross RentSub TotalAdditional Occupancy Costs

LeaseYear PSF ($) $$1 13.00 305,5002 13.39 314,6653 13.79 324,1054 14.21 333,8285 14.63 343,8426 15.07 354,1587 15.52 364,783 $2,340,881

Parking:80 @ $120/mo x 7 years = $806,400

LeaseYear PSF ($) $$1 21.00 420,0002 21.00 420,0003 21.00 420,0004 21.63 432,6005 21.63 432,6006 22.28 445,6007 22.28 445,600 $3,016,400Parking:80 spaces included

Total Occupancy Cost for 7-Year Term

$3,147, 281 $3,016,400