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US-441 Corridor (Orange Blossom Express) Rail Alternatives Analysis Local Matching Funds. Board of County Commissioners February 15, 2011. Presentation Outline. Background Cost Allocation Requested Action. Presentation Outline. Background Cost Allocation Requested Action. Background.
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US-441 Corridor (Orange Blossom Express) Rail Alternatives Analysis Local Matching Funds Board of County Commissioners February 15, 2011
Presentation Outline • Background • Cost Allocation • Requested Action
Presentation Outline • Background • Cost Allocation • Requested Action
Background • Proposed 35-mile Commuter Rail • Downtown Orlando to Eustis/Tavares • Existing Florida Central Railroad Corridor • Feeder to SunRail
Background • Feasibility Study Completed – 2001 • Included in MetroPlan Orlando Cost-Feasible LRTP - 2009 • Alternatives Analysis is next step in Federal Funding process • Commissioner Brummer request to pursue Federal Funding – Jan 2010 • FDOT Submitted Federal Grant Application in 2010 – not selected for funding
Presentation Outline • Background • Cost Allocation • Requested Action
Cost Allocation • FDOT pursued Federal Grant in 2010 • 80% Federal • 10% State • 10% Local • Application not selected for funding • FDOT now committing 75% of Funding • 75% State • 25% Local • MetroPlan MPO Area (50%) • Lake-Sumter MPO Area (50%)
Cost Allocation • Cost Sharing Methodology • Station Location • Passenger boarding estimates in Feasibility Study • Orlando MPO Area Funding Partners • Orange County • City of Orlando • City of Apopka
Presentation Outline • Background • Cost Allocation • Requested Action
Requested Action • Approval of a conditional commitment of matching funds to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $53,125 for the US-441 Corridor/Orange Blossom Express (Downtown Orlando to Eustis/Tavares Area) Alternatives Analysis, subject to approval of a subsequent agreement between Orange County and FDOT.
US-441 Corridor (Orange Blossom Express) Rail Alternatives Analysis Local Matching Funds Board of County Commissioners February 15, 2011