15 West Kellogg Blvd.

Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Regional Railroad Authority

Agenda

November 26, 2024 - 10 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300

Agenda of November 26, 2024 is Presented for Approval

Sponsors: County Manager's Office

Approve the agenda of November 26, 2024.

Minutes from November 19, 2024 are Presented for Approval

Sponsors: County Manager's Office

Approve the November 19, 2024 Minutes.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

3. Second Amendment to the Capital Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan

Council and Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for the Project

Development Phase of the METRO Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project

Sponsors: Public Works

1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Capital Grant Agreement (#21I040) for the

Project Development Phase by and among the Metropolitan Council, Ramsey County,

and the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for the METRO Purple Line Bus

Rapid Transit Project.

2. Approve and authorize expenditures to a maximum of $3,640,000 for the second grant

activity period commencing on December 9, 2024, and concluding on December 31,

2025.

3. Approve and authorize the carryover of any unexpended funds from the first grant

activity period into the second grant activity period, subject to expenditure in accordance

with all applicable eligibility requirements and within the established expenditure cap.

4. Approve and authorize expenditures during the period the METRO Purple Line Bus

Rapid Transit Project is outside the Capital Investment Grant Program notwithstanding

that such expenditures will not be eligible for reimbursement or federal match

thereunder.

5. Authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment.

6. Authorize the County Manager to enter into agreements and execute amendments to

agreements and contracts in accordance with procurement policies and procedures,

provided the amounts are within the limits of funding.

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