Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 07/08/2010

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• Update existing project materials to reflect current status, cost estimates, schedules and project development processes for the rail station; utilize materials as part of discussions and for inclusion in funding packets. • Draft Resolutions and Letters of Support and assist in obtaining signed documents from various sources including. appropriate public agencies, local businesses and other supporters to include in funding packets. e Monitor submittal process to ensure congressional leaders and staff representatives in bath the House and Senate receive and process funding requests; maintain contact with appropriate federal offices responsible for tracking and management of requests. • Work with othercongressional offices to exchange information and encourage support; respond tp questions and requests for additional information. • Arrange visits with congressional leaders and policy leaders/staff as directed, locally and in Washington D.C. • Maintain a monthly presence in Washington D.C. on behalf of the City to ensure a high level of project awareness and exposure. • Provide regular communication in the form of email updates and other correspondence to ensure all project partners are apprised of progress, needs and outcomes throughout the process. • Coordinate as directed and as appropriate with other local businesses and stakeholders. REAUTHORIZATION BILL: • Obtain and complete any additional Reauthorization forms as requested by Congressional offices; respond to questions and information requests. Utilize project materials including Letters/Resolutions of Support to reflect overall support, current status, cost estimates, schedules and project development processes. • Monitor Reauthorization process relative to timing, debate and advancement; maintain contact with appropriate federal offices responsible for tracking and management of requests.. • Work with other congressional offices to exchange information and encourage broader support as appropriate. • Arrange visits with congressional leaders and policy leaders/staff as directed, locally and in Washington D.C. e Maintain a monthly presence in Washington D.C, on behalf of the City to ensure a high level of project awareness and exposure. • Provide regular communication in the form of email updates and other correspondence to ensure all project partners are apprised of progress, needs and outcomes throughout the process, STATE LEGISLATION: • Assist in drafting specific language of a bill that reflects the intent and purpose of the City far infrastructure improvements in the Town Center area. • Utilize existing relationships among state House and Senate leadership to identify sponsors/co- sponsors to introduce and carry the bill. • Support passage by producing appropriate information, developing testimony and responding to questions. TIMING AND COST The majority of activities identified in this proposal will occur within the first three-four months of the agreement, and are based on the federal funding schedule. Appropriations requests are typically made