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NCDA Executive Committee Agenda Item #6 NCDA Agenda Item #2d NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 2003- ~) ~ NORTHSTAR COMMUTER BUS SERVICE WHEREAS, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority initiated the planning and development of the Northstar Commuter Bus Project, in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT); and WHEREAS, Mn/DOT took over the Northstar Commuter Bus Project and commenced operations in October 2001 using State and federal funding; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Commuter Bus Service is to provide an interim solution to the transportation needs of the Corridor and to promote the future use of Northstar Commuter Rail by offering a transit alternative to serve the Corridor; and WHEREAS, the Northstar Commuter Bus is successfully attracting' ridership at the Elk River and Riverdale Park and Ride Facilities; and WHEREAS, the 2004 Legislature authorized Mn/DOT to provide funding from accumulated fare revenues for one additional year of operation (1011103- 9130104) if'~he NCDA or a local governmental unit agrees to operate the service beginning October 1, 2003 and provides the necessary local match; and WHEREAS, the local match for one year of service is $103,608. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Northstar Corridor Development Authority is willing to fund the operation of the Northstar Commuter Bus Service as a demonstration project for a period of one year from 10/1/03- 9/30/04, so long as: 1) funding is provided by the federal government, Mn/DOT and Metropolitan Council as laid out in attachment A, pursuant to agreements acceptable to the NCDA; and 2) the local cost of providing such service is shared equally between Sherburne County Regional Railroad Authority, Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority and the Northstar Corridor Development Authority; and