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Interlocal Funding Agreement - Strategic Rail Infrastructure Investment Study
Shelby Powell, MPO Staff
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As a result of the work of the CAMPO and DCHC MPO Rail Subcommittees in reaction to the recent Triangle Commuter Rail study, two MPOs included a special study in their respective FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Programs to conduct a strategic assessment of priorities and infrastructure needs in order to enable the region to accommodate future passenger rail investment. This study will be conducted through consultant services with CAMPO acting as the procuring agency. The study will be jointly funded by CAMPO and DCHC MPO. The draft interlocal funding agreement is attached to this agenda item; the final funding agreement will be reflective of the final scope and fee as negotiated with a selected consultant. The budget for each MPO is $50,000 for a total study budget of $100,000. In order to facilitate the start of this work in July 2024 as per the direction of the MPO Rail Subcommittees, staff is requesting Board approval to sign the final Interlocal Funding Agreement for up to $50,000 in CAMPO funding to be contributed to the study budget as per the FY 2025 UPWP.
Requested Action: Action Approve the Executive Director to sign the final Interlocal Funding Agreement for the Strategic Rail Infrastructure Investment Study.