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REV: 06-22-2023 JB Task C – Funding Plan Implementation Task C.1 Funding Plan Implementation & Outreach The 2022 Funding Plan identified project funding opportunities, proposed funding requests, and was designed to be implementable and updateable. As Funding Manager, Ryan Bissegger (Mark Thomas) will lead the implementation of the Funding Plan for the Consultant Team. C.1.1 Funding Plan Updates and Implementation Consultant will make periodic updates to the Funding Plan. This will be an iterative process as contract phasing and sequencing is developed. The Funding Plan will include descriptions, graphics, and costs for identified phased contracts and grant programs pursued. As new Federal, State, and local funding opportunities arise, they will be evaluated and included in the plan. The Team will also identify strategies to increase the probability of funding success, such as including electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Hydrogen fueling companies could be included as partners on grant opportunities if it would be advantageous to the City. Consultant will lead stakeholder coordination and advocacy efforts. During the Funding Plan phase, the Consultant Team established a stakeholder working group with Mayor Gee, City staff, Port of Redwood City, Seaport Industrial Association, and the North Fair Oaks Community. Engagement efforts will continue with these stakeholders as well as with SMCTA, MTC, and C/CAG to maintain project support. The Team will also lead advocacy efforts and strategize in consultation with the City. The Consultant Team will lead coordination with the California Transportation Commission (CTC), Caltrans, and California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and support City-led efforts with local legislators who sit on regional boards with funding authority, state legislators, federally elected officials, and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Advocacy efforts will be documented in the Funding Plan and in the Communication Plan so they can be referenced to strengthen a grant application during its development. C.1.2 Funding Coordination The development of the Funding Plan included initiation of relationships with numerous agency staff and some elected officials. Consultant will improve the Project’s competitiveness for the targeted grants, by maintaining these relationships and by informing them about the progress of the Project. Consultant will connect with granting agency staff, monitor grant programs to understand how granting agencies refine and change them and their selection criteria. In the case of potential State Highway Operation and Protection Plan (SHOPP) funding, Consultant will begin coordination efforts immediately with Caltrans District 4 and Headquarters to confirm the project’s consistency with the Transportation Asset Management Plan and the State Highway Management Plan in order to make the Project eligible for SHOPP funding. Task C.2 Grant and Funding Applications C.2.1 Grant Research and Targeting As part of the Funding Plan implementation, the Consultant will lead the development of grant applications. EPS will provide benefit cost analysis support and Design Consultant/AECOM will serve as a resource for design details. The Funding Plan identified and recommended grant funding pursuits including TCEP, INFRA, ATP, and additional Measure A/W funds for Construction. The Consultant Team will continually research potential grant opportunities, review the project scope and eligibility, and develop strategies for targeted grants which will be documented in the Funding Plan. ATTY/AGR.2023.120/Gray-Bowen-Scott (101-84 Project Delivery) (Page 19 of 24)