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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SOUTHEAST FLORIDA RAIL PARTNERSHIP Rail~Volution 2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota

RV 2014: People Don't Build Great Communities, Partnerships Do by Lynda Kompelien Westin

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People Don't Build Great Communities, Partnerships Do Partnerships of many kinds are necessary to craft a vision of the future that represents diverse constituencies; to empower governments to work towards that vision; and to maintain the focus and momentum necessary to succeed. When it comes to change, partnerships are critical at every stage. Boston, Los Angeles, Denver, South Florida. Unusual partnerships have been forged to engage communities and unite governments towards specific goals. Learn how partnerships at all levels are building great cities. Moderator: Thomas Waldron, Transit Market Sector Director, HDR, New York, New York Denny Zane, Executive Director, Move LA, Los Angeles, California Zoe Williams, Transit Organizer, 9to5 Colorado, Denver, Colorado James Arthur Jemison, Deputy Undersecretary, Department of Housing & Community Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts Lynda Kompelien Westin, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Real Estate, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Pompano Beach, Florida

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA RAIL PARTNERSHIP

Rail~Volution 2014Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Southeast Florida: A Strong Rail History

Henry Flagler

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SE FLORIDA: PASSENGER RAIL HORIZON

NORTH

LEGEND

CSX (existing Amtrak route)

CSX/FEC (proposed new Amtrak route)

CSX (existing Tri-Rail route)

CSX/FEC (proposed new commuter rail ~ “Tri-Rail Coastal Link” route

FECI (proposed “All Aboard Florida” route)

Tampa Orlando

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

West Palm BeachEverglades

To Jacksonville

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“Tri-Rail” Commuter Rail Service

Palm Beach County

Broward County

Miami-Dade County

Jan 1989

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South Florida East Coast Corridor Study

• Began in 2005

• Multi-Agency Steering Committee:

- FDOT (lead) - SFRTA - MPOs - SEFTC - Transit Agencies - RPCs

• Synergy Until Summer 2011

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August 2011

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SFRTA’s Response: “Fast Start” Proposal

Oct 2011

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Can We Find a “Common Track”?

JAN 12: SEFTC Requests TCRPC Evaluation of FDOT & SFRTA Approaches

JUL 12: SEFTC Approves Evaluation & Recommendations to Agencies Re-Establish Project Steering Committee Provide Regular Updates to All Agencies Coordinate Modeling/Data with All Agencies Improve Earlier Coordination with MPOs Continued Oversight by SEFTC FDOT & SFRTA Develop a “Unified Voice”

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“All Aboard Florida” Proposal (FEC Industries)

March 2012

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Can We Find a “Common Track”?

FALL 12: SEFTC Recommendations Presented to MPOs, SFRTA, RPCs

Southeast Florida Selected to Participate in Sustainable Communities Leadership Academy (Minneapolis, MN)

* FDOT & SFRTA ** FECI * MPOs & SEFTC * County Commissions * RPCs

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“THE MINNEAPOLIS ACCORD”

PROJECT COMPONENT AGENCY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SFECC Study • FDOT to lead; coordinate with Steering Committee• Oversight from SEFTC

NEPA Process • FDOT to lead• Coordinate with SFRTA

Federal Funding Applications

• SFRTA to lead as project sponsor• SFRTA to be “Designated Recipient”

FECI Negotiations • SFRTA and FDOT to jointly negotiate with FECI

Project Financing • SFRTA to lead development of project finance plan (includes capital costs, access fees, & O&M)

Public Outreach • RPCs to lead outreach with “Corridor Coalition”• Coordinate with SEFTC, MPOs, FDOT & SFRTA

ESTABLISHED NOV 2012

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All Aboard Florida Stations

LOCAL/REGIONAL RAIL OVERVIEW

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

• Eight Signatory Parties

• Carries Project through Operations

Initiated Dec 2012 Fully Executed May 2013

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

• Emphasis on MPO & SEFTC Approvals

• Establishes New Committee Structure

• Identifies Lead Agency/Phase

• FDOT - Planning / Project Development

• SFRTA – Engineering, Finance, Construction & Operations

• Addresses Joint Negotiations with FECI

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NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

“Executive” Steering CommitteeCoordinator: FDOT then SFRTA

Technical Sub-Committee

Coordinator: FDOT

Financial Sub-CommitteeCoordinator: SFRTA

Public Outreach Sub-Committee

Coordinator: RPCs

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“Tri-Rail Coastal Link” – Process & Timeline*

Preliminary Project Development

Phase(formerly Alternatives Analysis)

Funding Plan(s)

Fund Project(s)

General Funding Framework

Funding Commitments

FIN

AN

CE

PLA

NO

VER

SIG

HT

AG

ENC

YPR

OJE

CT

PR

OC

ESS

MPO Action:Concurrence with

Alternatives

FTA Decision Point:Approval to enter

Project Development Phase

MPO Action:Program Project

Funds in TIP

FTA Decision Point:

Approval of Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA)

FDOT SFRTA* Process & Timeline illustrates South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Study, anticipated to produce “Tri-Rail Coastal Link” passenger rail service.

Project Development

Phase(2 years max. per MAP-21)

MPO Action:Approval of LPA

FTA Decision Point:

Issuance of ROD

MPO Action:Inclusion of Project in

Cost-Feasible Plan

FTA Decision Point:

Approval to enterEngineering Phase

Engineering Phase

ConstructionPhase

FTA Decision Point:

FFGA Compliance

Operations Phase

Fund Operations

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“Tri-Rail Coastal Link” – Process & Timeline*

Preliminary Project Development

Phase(formerly Alternatives Analysis)

Funding Plan(s)

Fund Project(s)

General Funding Framework

Funding Commitments

FIN

AN

CE

PLA

NO

VER

SIG

HT

AG

ENC

YPR

OJE

CT

PR

OC

ESS

MPO Action:Concurrence with

Alternatives

FTA Decision Point:Approval to enter

Project Development Phase

MPO Action:Program Project

Funds in TIP

FTA Decision Point:

Approval of Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA)

FDOT SFRTA* Process & Timeline illustrates South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) Study, anticipated to produce “Tri-Rail Coastal Link” passenger rail service.

Project Development

Phase(2 years max. per MAP-21)

MPO Action:Approval of LPA

FTA Decision Point:

Issuance of ROD

MPO Action:Inclusion of Project in

Cost-Feasible Plan

FTA Decision Point:

Approval to enterEngineering Phase

Engineering Phase

ConstructionPhase

FTA Decision Point:

FFGA Compliance

Operations Phase

Fund Operations

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TRI-RAIL COASTAL LINK PARTNERSHIPMOU ADOPTION PROGRESS

ENTITY DATE (TIME) LOCATION STATUS

SEFTC April 22, 2013 Hollywood Approved

SFRTA April 26, 2013 Pompano Beach Approved

SFRPC May 6, 2013 Key Largo Approved

Broward MPO May 9, 2013 Fort Lauderdale Approved

Palm Beach MPO May 16, 2013 West Palm Beach Approved

TCRPC May 17, 2013 Stuart Approved

Miami-Dade MPO May 23, 2013 Miami Approved

Florida Rail Enterprise (FDOT)

May 30, 2013 Tallahassee Approved

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5/16/2013

TREASURE COASTREGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (TCRPC)

SOUTH FLORIDAREGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (TCRPC)

SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SFRTA)

4/22/2013

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (SEFTC)

MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

FLORIDA RAIL ENTERPRISE(FDOT)

5/9/2013

BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

4/22/20135/23/2013

5/17/2013 5/6/2013

4/26/2013

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2014 Progress

🚄 Kept updated meeting schedule. 🚄 SFRTA completed a draft TRCL Finance Plan 🚄 Jointly requested entry into Project Development 🚄 Agreed on Operating Plan 🚄 High level access fee negotiations being held

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