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Specific Work Elements <br />The proposed work elements have been arranged in two interconnected categories. The <br />first is activities associated with pursuing funding sources. And the second is activities <br />intended to organize and mobilized the kind of community-based support necessary to <br />effectively communicate the importance of the project to key decision makers. While <br />these activities are listed separately, it is understood there will be a great deal of overlap <br />in their implementation and conduct. It should be noted in consideration of this effort, <br />that several different funding elements, each with their own schedule and application <br />process, may be included in the total funding package. Building influential community <br />support, developing compelling project information, and effectively presenting that <br />support and information to potential funders early in the process is critically important to <br />ultimate success of the project. <br />Funding Work Elements <br />o Prepare background information supporting funding request <br />o Support and coordinate meetings with key funding decision makers <br />o Support and coordinate inclusion of the project in appropriate 2015 legislative <br />transportation proposals <br />o Insure immediate responses are provided to follow-up requests for information <br />o Schedule and prepare hearing testimony as needed <br />o Support and coordinate the preparation of funding applications as necessary <br />o Identify and prioritize funding options at the federal level <br />o Closely coordinate project efforts with appropriate congressional, legislative, and <br />departmental staff <br />Community Support Elements <br />o Agree to project cost estimate and cost sharing arrangement <br />o Identify and establish project coordination team <br />o Develop common project promotional information, materials, and talking points <br />o Schedule and staff regular meetings of the project coordination team <br />o Prepare and present regular updates and briefing materials for city officials and <br />staff <br />o Develop and manage positive media/editorial coverage <br />