Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Committee of the

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Committee of the Whole May 16, 2007 Improving mobility Easing congestion Strengthening our communities 1

Central Corridor Today’s Agenda Light Rail Transit • 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 2

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Office Managers Project Director Mark Fuhrmann Dep. Project Director Rich Rovang Administration Gary Berger Environmental Assessment & Documentation Vacant Public Involvement Robin Caufman Communication Laura Baenen Construction Chris Weyer Design Jim Alexander 5/16/07 COW Agreements, ROW and Permits Vacant Project Controls Vacant Vehicle Design and Procurement Vacant 3

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit FTA Update • Project Management Plan – Project Development Plan – Financial Plan – Fleet Management Plan – Real Estate Management Plan 5/16/07 COW 4

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit 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 5/16/07 COW 5

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Advanced Preliminary Engineering • 70% complete plans and specifications • Address major identified project risks • Sufficient detail to gain FTA approval to enter Final Design 5/16/07 COW 6

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit PE Sources No 2007 State Bonding 5/16/07 COW $45, 000 7

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit PE Sources New 2007 State Bonding 5/16/07 COW $45, 000 8

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit PE Uses $45, 000 5/16/07 COW 9

Central Corridor Project Schedule Light Rail Transit 2007 - 2008 Conduct Preliminary Engineering (PE) 2009 Complete Final Design 2010 Receive Full Funding Grant Agreement 2010 Begin Construction 2014 Revenue Service 10

Central Corridor PE Schedule Light Rail Transit End of 2007 Finalize Scope of Project 2 nd Qtr 2008 Complete 30% Design 3 rd Qtr 2008 Submit FEIS to FTA 4 th Qtr 2008 Complete 70% Design Receive Record of 5/16/07 COW Decision 11

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Consultant Schedule • 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 5/16/07 COW 12

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Committee Reports Mark Fuhrmann Project Advisory Cmte Arlene Mc. Carthy Corridor Management Cmte Land Use Coordinating Cmte Robin Caufman Community Advisory Cmte Business Advisory Council Communication Steering Cmte 5/16/07 COW 13

Central Corridor Organization Light Rail Transit Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Council Central Corridor Management Committee (CCMC) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Project Advisory (PAC) Central Corridor Project Office (CCPO) Communication Steering (CSC) 5/16/07 COW Central Corridor Partnership (CCP) Business Land Use Advisory Coord. (LUCC) Council (BAC) 14

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Public Involvement Robin Caufman 5/16/07 COW 15

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Communication & Public Involvement Plan • 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 5/16/07 COW 16

Avenues for Public Information & Involvement Central Corridor Light Rail Transit • • • Community Advisory Committee Business Advisory Council Public meetings Website Email and telephone comment lines • Brochures 5/16/07 COW 17

Level of Public Involvement Central Corridor Light Rail Transit • Will vary depending on the issue • Each decision will be assigned a level – Inform – Input – Influence 5/16/07 COW 18

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Community Outreach Coordinators • Diversity that reflects the community • Public outreach experience • Foreign language skills • Variety of professional and technical skills and talents 5/16/07 COW 19

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Legislative Update Judd Schetnan 5/16/07 COW 20

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Environmental Services Consultant Jim Alexander 5/16/07 COW 21

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Environmental Services Consultant • Scope of Work – Final Environmental Impact Statement – Coordinate w/ Eng. Services – Assist Project Office w/ public involvement • Contract with HDR not to exceed $3. 2 M 5/16/07 COW 22

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Funding Agreements Mark Fuhrmann Gary R. Berger 5/16/07 COW 23

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Mn/DOT Agreement • 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 5/16/07 COW 24

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit PE Funding Agreement HCRRA & RCRRA • Rail authorities commit to fund PE • Rail authorities advanced funding required • Rail authorities funding with no contingencies 5/16/07 COW 25

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Lease Agreement for Project Office Gary Berger Mary Bogie 5/16/07 COW 26

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Office • 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 5/16/07 COW 27

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Office • Selection Criteria – Location – Accessibility – Structure of Space – Termination Rights – Cost 5/16/07 COW 28

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Recommend Griggs Midway 5/16/07 COW 5 th. St. Center 29

Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Questions? 5/16/07 COW 30

Original Proposals Comparison Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Fifth Street Center 55 E. 5 th Street Griggs-Midway 540 Fairview Avenue Suites 400 and 500 3 rd Floor 23, 500 20, 000 09/01/07 Seven Years Renewal Options 3 One-Year Options Quoted Gross Rent Sub Total Additional Occupancy Costs Lease Year PSF ($) Premises Square Footage Commencement Date Lease Term 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13. 00 13. 39 13. 79 14. 21 14. 63 15. 07 15. 52 $$ 305, 500 314, 665 324, 105 333, 828 343, 842 354, 158 364, 783 $2, 340, 881 Parking: 80 @ $120/mo x 7 years = $806, 400 Total Occupancy Cost for 7 Year Term $3, 147, 281 Lease Year PSF ($) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21. 00 21. 63 22. 28 $$ 420, 000 432, 600 445, 600 $3, 016, 400 Parking: 80 spaces included $3, 016, 400 31