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C. 30

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Date:	April 18, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

AUTHORIZE letter of support for the City of Hercules’ Federal Rail Administration Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/18/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:

5109320415

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 18, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of support for the City of Hercules Federal Rail Administration Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (FSP-National) application for the final design funding of the Hercules Hub, a new Capitol Corridor train station

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

AUTHORIZE letter of support for the City of Hercules’ Federal Rail Administration Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (FSP-National) application for the final design funding of the Hercules Hub, a new Capitol Corridor train station.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program ***FRA has been authorized to include an additional $2.2 billion in FY 2022–2023 funding to this program, and extend the application deadline for projects not located on the Northeast Corridor.***

Overview: This program provides funding for capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity passenger rail service, if an eligible applicant is involved.

For projects not located on the Northeast Corridor (FSP-National): Funding Available for Award: $4,566,300,000 Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. ET, April 21, 2023