Mou/Moa - 2022 - State Street Idaho 44 Transit Corridor Implementation Coordination - 3/7/2022 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
STATE STREET/IDAHO 44 TRANSIT CORRIDOR
IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION
Between
ADA COUNTY
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
CAPITAL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CITY OF BOISE
CITY OF EAGLE
CITY OF GARDEN CITY
COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT
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This Memorandum of Understanding("MOU") is entered into this 1st day of January 2022, by
and between Ada County,Ada County Highway District, Capital City Development Corporation,
City of Boise, City of Eagle, City of Garden City, Community Planning Association of Southwest 1
Idaho, Idaho Transportation Department, and Valley Regional Transit. Collectively, these
entities are referred to herein as "Agencies" or individually as "Agency."
BACKGROUND
The State Street and State Street/Idaho 44 Corridor (the "Corridor") is identified in the
regional long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2040 2.0, as a regionally
significant corridor with a strongtransit emphasis,The Corridor is divided into three segments:
Downtown Boise to Whitewater; Whitewater to Glenwood; and Glenwood to Highway 16.
The Agencies have worked collectively toward the vision of State Street as a designated transit
corridor defined in 2004 in the State Street Corridor Strategic Plan Study. Building upon the
original vision,the State Street Transit and Traffic Operations Plan (TTOP) completed in 2011 i
outlined near, medium and long-term planning and implementation for transit, traffic, and
land use. Additional studies and projects are underway.
The original State Street Corridor Implementation Agency MOU (the "Original MOU") was
executed in January 2006 and was updated every five-years by the Agencies with the current
MOU expiring on December 31, 2021.The primary purpose of this document is to ensure the
Agencies, which are parties to this MOU, continue their cooperation and collaborative efforts
in support of the long-range transit vision of the Corridor.
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A. This MOU does not require the signing Agencies to make any financial
commitments or appropriations of specific funds.The parties to this MOU agree
that failure of any party to appropriate or otherwise commit to fund any of the
activities described herein will not be deemed a violation of this MOU, and no
party shall have any legal recourse against another party's failure to make such
financial commitments or expenditures.
B. The purpose of this MOU is to set forth process for coordinating planning and
projects for the Corridor,and to delineate roles and responsibilities of agencies
to support the coordination.
C. The term of this MOU shall be five (5)years,and will begin January 1, 2022 and
expire December 31, 2026.
D. Definitions used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Attachment
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2. AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Each party to this MOU agrees to assign one member each to the Executive Team and
the Technical Team. Each Agency to this MOU agrees to apply its best efforts to
contribute support to the activities mentioned or implied in the Procedures and
Implementation of this MOU section within the limits of available funds and resources.
Specific assignments will be determined when each activity is funded and a work plan
is prepared.
A. The key functions of the Executive Team are:
• Collaborate and align efforts among corridor partners.
• Identify barriers and challenges and propose solutions or steps for
resolutions to coordination affecting corridor development and project
implementation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support the coordination of the
technical work provided by the partners' staffs.
• Review technical information relevant to policy concerns.
• Coordinate work efforts and, when possible and appropriate, funding
amongst partner organizations to support reviews, updates, and the
implementation of the annual work plan.
B. The key functions of the Technical Team are:
• Provide and maintain data supporting the performance measurement
system
• Complete technical tasks as assigned by Executive Team
• Participate in project teams and provide technical support on corridor
activities and projects.
• Produce recommendations and progress reports as assigned
• Produce an Annual Report.
3. ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN.
The Agencies will establish a performance measurement system, including baseline
data before the end of the first year of the MOU. The Goals and Objectives defined in
Attachment 2 establishes the foundation for the performance system.
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The Technical Team will produce an annual report including: Measures and Outcomes
Progress Report; Inventory of investments and completed projects from the previous
year; and recommendations for corridor activities. The Agencies will consider any
adjustments to metrics and outcomes on an annual basis by consensus of the
Agencies.
The Executive Team is responsible to review Annual Report and establish an Annual
State Street Corridor Coordinated Work Plan. The work plan will include: scope,
deliverables, schedule and responsible agencies for completing each of the agreed
upon activities.
4. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
Subject to Article 1(A) herein, it is anticipated that each party to this MOU will use its
best efforts to take advantage of funding opportunities and pursue funding to execute
the activities referenced in this MOU.
In order to facilitate multi-year projects and provide for funding priority, each Agency
will support the execution of the Annual Work Plan described herein to the best of their
abilities.
The Corridor is integrated into the region's long-range transportation plan
("Communities in Motion") and local Comprehensive Plans. The parties agree to apply
for funds in the appropriate Capital Improvement Plan, Transportation Improvement
Plan ("TIP"), and other outside funding in an effort to obtain the necessary funding to
execute the projects on or before the MOU schedule. Interagency agreements will be
considered, as appropriate, to support the implementation of future projects.
5. PROCEDURES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS MOU.
All parties to this MOU agree that the following activities are essential to the success
of the State Street Project implementation and will participate in the execution of these
activities:
A. Program Coordination. The Agencies acknowledge that program coordination
is needed to ensure the Agencies are working closely together to achieve
common project goals and objectives.
B. Periodic Meetings. The Agencies will continue to participate in periodic
meetings as described above.
C. Annual Status Report. An annual MOU status report as described in Article 2(B)
shall be made available to policy makers of all parties to this MOU as part of
regular updates.
D. Coordination with Other Studies. The Agencies will continue to coordinate to
implement ongoing and future studies. It is anticipated this coordination will
both make adjustments to the direction of the Corridor implementation and
have an impact on the other studies to better incorporate the goals and
objectives of the State Street Corridor Program.
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E. Initial Steps Following Execution of this MOU. The Agencies agree to
immediately begin the following initial activities upon signing the MOU:
1. Develop a list of agreed upon projects to support building out the
corridor.
2. Begin to pursue funding for the agreed upon projects and program these
projects in the annual TIP and in the participating Agencies' annual
budgets as feasible.
3. Complete Performance Measurement System with baseline data.
4. Prepare Annual Corridor Work Plan, with full participation from
appropriate agencies, to support the activities described within and
coordinate timing and implementation of specific activities.
6. LIMITATIONS.
Nothing in this MOU between the Agencies shall be construed as limiting or expanding
the statutory or regulatory responsibilities of any involved individual in performing
functions granted to them by law; or as requiring either entity to expend any sum in
excess of its respective appropriation. Each and every provision of this MOU is subject
to the laws and regulations of the state of Idaho and of the United States.
Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as expanding the liability of either party. In the
event of a liability claim, each partyshall defend their own interests. Neither party shall
be required to provide indemnification of the other party.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This MOU shall become effective upon the last signature date among the Agencies.
8. METHOD OF TERMINATION.
This MOU shall remain in force unless formally terminated by any Agency after thirty
(30) days written notice to all of the other Agencies.
9. AMENDMENTS.
Amendments to this MOU shall become effective upon mutual agreement and written
approval by all Agencies.
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Attachment 1: DEFINITIONS.
The following words and phrases when used in this MOU shall have the meanings
respectively given herein.
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"State Street/Idaho 44 Corridor" (sometimes referred to herein as the ("Corridor")
defines the portion of State Street from Main Street Station west to Idaho 16 - with the State
Street Corridor west of Glenwood Boulevard to Idaho 16 being designated Idaho 44.
"State Street Project"for purposes of this MOU shall mean a coordinated effort by the
Agencies to implement various steps to transform State Street/Idaho 44 Corridor into an
integrated high capacity transit corridor. This integration requires the implementation of land
use policies, roadway and multi-modal improvements, and significant enhancements to the
transit system.
"State Street Corridor Strategic Plan Study" (referred to herein as the ("Study") refers
to the Study sponsored by ACHD and Boise City, and prepared by Meyer, Mohaddes
Associates,dated February 2004,that defines State Street's future vision as a transit corridor.
"State Street Transit and Traffic Operational Plan"("TTOP"),describes the components
to achieve an integrated corridor concept which incorporates multimodal infrastructure, a
high-capacity transit system, and transit oriented development.
"Communities in Motion" ("CIM") is the regional long-range transportation plan
adopted bythe COMPASS Board of Directors. The most recent update,Communities in Motion
2040 2.0, was adopted on December 17, 2018.
"Transportation Improvement Program" ("TIP") is the regionally approved and fiscally
constrained 5-year Program listing transportation projects programmed for the Treasure
Valley region.The TIP identifiesthe Agency responsible forfunding the approved projects,with
associated funding by year. Potential future projects that are unfunded or scheduled are
identified in a category called "Preliminary Development."
"State Street Right-of-Way and Alignment Study" refers to a project that has
preliminarily defined the alignment of the 120 foot cross section needed to implement the
Corridor,and the extent and location of the right-of-way required to achieve the complete cross
section from 231d Street west to Glenwood Street. While not formally adopted,this information
will be used to preserve the needed right-of-way, assist the land use agencies in making land
use and development decisions, and eventually purchase the needed land as part of
individual implementation projects.
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Attachment 2:State Street Corridor Collaboration Goals and Objectives
Goals:
1. Maximize the movement of people within the physical constraints of corridor
2. Minimize the cost of travel in the corridor(including person delay, reliability,
household costs spent on transportation, etc.)
3. Support the development of vibrant, livable communities thus enabling the mobility
of residents of all abilities, maximizing the development opportunities along the
corridor, an facilitating the development of high-quality public spaces.
Objectives:
A. Establish measurable criteria that support the vision of the goal statement
B. Establish processes for coordination of activities scheduled to occur as the corridor is
developed.
C. Address concerns and policy questions that address concerns emerging from the
implementation and review of the TTOP.
D. Establish processes for engaging governing bodies of the organizations that lead to
effective collaboration in the corridor's development.
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Make decisions that optimize existing investments in the corridor.
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WHEREF E,the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
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Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners Attest:
Phil MoGrane,Ada County Clerk
by Katie Reed, Assistant Deputy Clerk
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J.Stoll
Executive Director,COMPASS
Date: _
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director,Valley Regional Transit
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WHEREFORE, the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada Count hwa rict
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit
Attachment 1: DEFINITIONS.
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WHEREFORE,the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
V Date:December 13, 2021
John Bru f
Di rerAW
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit
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WHEREFORE,the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date: 12/14/2021
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit
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WHEREFORE,the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director,Valley Regional Transit
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WHEREFORE,the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor,City of Boise
Date:
Jason a:2
Mayoragfe
Date: ( 6
Jo Evans
ayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director,Valley Regional Transit
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WHEREFORE, the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
��. Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
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Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kell! Badesheim
Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit
Attachment 1: DEFINITIONS.
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WHEREFORE, the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
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Ca Lakey
D strict 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
Date:
Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director,Valley Regional Transit
Attachment 1: DEFINITIONS.
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WHEREFORE, the Parties have hereunto fixed their signatures as indicated below.
Date:
Chairman
Board of Ada County Commissioners Attest:
County Clerk
Date:
President
Ada County Highway District
Date:
John Brunelle
Executive Director
Capital City Development Corporation
Date:
Lauren McLean
Mayor, City of Boise
Date:
Jason Pierce
Mayor, City of Eagle
Date:
John Evans
Mayor, City of Garden City
Date:
Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director, COMPASS
Date:
Caleb Lakey
District 3 Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
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Kelli Badesheim
Executive Director, Valley Regional Transit
Attachment 1: DEFINITIONS.
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