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AGENDA TITLE: Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to San Joaquin Council of
Governments' Fiscal Year 2017 TIGER Grant Application
MEETING DATE: October 18, 2017
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report regarding communication pertaining to San Joaquin
Council of Governments' Fiscal Year 2017 TIGER grant application.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mayor received a request from San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) for a letter of support for its TIGER grant
application for San Joaquin Economies of Rail: Passenger, Freight,
Port project. There was a need to send the letter immediately in order to make the application deadline.
Funding of this request will allow SJCOG to leverage State and private funds to make critical
improvements in the region's rail infrastructure to increase the efficiency of freight and passenger
movement, provide improved access from the Port of Stockton to national and worldwide markets, and
facilitate continued economic growth and competitiveness.
The attached letter, electronically signed by the Mayor, was sent on October 4, 2017. A copy of the initial
request is also attached. This report is provided for informational purposes only, pursuant to policy.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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APPROVED:
Stephen Schwabau'r, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL
DOUG KUEHNE, Mayor
ALAN NAKANISHI,
Mayor Pro Tempore
MARK CHANDLER
BOB JOHNSON
JOANNE MOUNCE
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6702 / FAX (209) 333-6807
www.lodi.gov cityclerk@lodi.gov
October 3, 2017
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
City Manager
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
JANICE D. MAGDICH
City Attorney
Re: Support for San Joaquin Council of Governments' FY 2017 TIGER Grant
Application for San Joaquin Economies of Rail: Passenger, Freight, Port
Dear Madam Secretary:
On behalf of the City of Lodi, I am writing to express our strong support of the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' (SJCOG) FY 2017 TIGER Grant application for the
San Joaquin Economies of Rail project. Funding of its request will allow SJCOG to
leverage State and private funds to make critical improvements in the region's rail
infrastructure to increase the efficiency of freight and passenger movement, provide
improved access from the Port of Stockton to national and worldwide markets, and
facilitate continued economic growth and competitiveness.
The Port of Stockton is a major economic asset to the San Joaquin Valley and Northern
California megaregion. By completing the new rail connections, the Port and its
customers will benefit from greater freight rail efficiency opportunities. These
improvements will also help decrease freight interference between the two Class 1
railroads operating in this high-volume area. As a result, this connection will help
eliminate traffic delays and improve air quality by reducing locomotive idling throughout
the region's intricate rail network.
Tens of thousands of residents of the San Joaquin Valley and Northern California rely on
the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), San Joaquin's, and Capital Corridor passenger
services as their source of transportation. Construction of these rail infrastructure
enhancements will help reduce current delays for these vital passenger rail services and
potentially support future expansion.
The City of Lodi values its working relationship with SJCOG and strongly supports its
TIGER application. Given the many public benefits associated with this project for our
region, I urge you to support its application. Thank you for your consideration of
investment in this extremely important project. Please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
/e/ Dau, �uelure
Doug Kuehne
Mayor, City of Lodi
Jennifer Ferraiolo
From: Jordan Peterson <Jordan@acerail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 2:49 PM
To: Jennifer Ferraiolo
Subject: TIGER Grant Application Request for Letter of Support
Attachments: 2017 TIGER Letter of Support Template.docx
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
We are in the process of filing an important TIGER grant application in partnership with the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) and would greatly appreciate a letter of support from the City of Lodi. The goal of our project is
to improve rail efficiency throughout the San Joaquin Valley and northern California megaregion, allowing for better
movement of passenger trains in the area and freight to/from the Port of Stockton.
Please see the sample letter of support attached for some draft language and more information. If conceivable, could
you please send us your letter by Tuesday (October 10, 2017)? The application is due October 16. If you are able to
send a letter, can you please e-mail me a pdf to Jordan@acerail.com so we can include it in our application?
We appreciate your support for this important project. Thank you!
Best Regards,
Jordan Peterson — Grants Planner
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
(209) 944-6275 direct - jordan@acerail.com
949 East Channel Street, Stockton CA 95202 - www.acerail.com
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Jennifer Ferraiolo
From: Jennifer Ferraiolo
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 9:35 AM
To: 'Jordan Peterson'
Subject: RE: TIGER Grant Application Request for Letter of Support
Attachments: I TIGER grant.pdf
Good morning Mr. Peterson. The Mayor approved sending a support letter, which is electronically signed and attached
for your application packet. If you need anything else, please let me know.
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo, MMC
City Clerk
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6702
(209) 333-6807 FAX
From: Jordan Peterson [mailto:Jordan@ cerail.coni]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 2:49 PM
To: Jennifer Ferraiolo
Subject: TIGER Grant Application Request for Letter of Support
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
We are in the process of filing an important TIGER grant application in partnership with the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) and would greatly appreciate a letter of support from the City of Lodi. The goal of our project is
to improve rail efficiency throughout the San Joaquin Valley and northern California megaregion, allowing for better
movement of passenger trains in the area and freight to/from the Port of Stockton.
Please see the sample letter of support attached for some draft language and more information. If conceivable, could
you please send us your letter by Tuesday (October 10, 2017)? The application is due October 16. If you are able to
send a letter, can you please e-mail me a pdf to jordan@acerail.com so we can include it in our application?
We appreciate your support for this important project. Thank you!
Best Regards,
Jordan Peterson — Grants Planner
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
(209) 944-6275 direct - jprdan@acerail.com
949 East Channel Street, Stockton CA 95202 www.acerail.com
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CITY COUNCIL
DOUG KUEHNE, Mayor
ALAN NAKANISHI,
Mayor Pro Tempore
MARK CHANDLER
BOB JOHNSON
JOANNE MOUNCE
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6702 / FAX (209) 333-6807
www.lodi.Qov cityclerk{7[odi cgov
October 3, 2017
The Honorable Elaine Chao
Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
City Manager
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
JANICE D. MAGDICH
City Attorney
Re: Support for San Joaquin Council of Governments' FY 2017 TIGER Grant
Application for San Joaquin Economies of Rail: Passenger, Freight, Port
Dear Madam Secretary:
On behalf of the City of Lodi, I am writing to express our strong support of the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' (SJCOG) FY 2017 TIGER Grant application for the
San Joaquin Economies of Rail project. Funding of its request will allow SJCOG to
leverage State and private funds to make critical improvements in the region's rail
infrastructure to increase the efficiency of freight and passenger movement, provide
improved access from the Port of Stockton to national and worldwide markets, and
facilitate continued economic growth and competitiveness.
The Port of Stockton is a major economic asset to the San Joaquin Valley and Northern
California megaregion. By completing the new rail connections, the Port and its
customers will benefit from greater freight rail efficiency opportunities. These
improvements will also help decrease freight interference between the two Class 1
railroads operating in this high-volume area. As a result, this connection will help
eliminate traffic delays and improve air quality by reducing locomotive idling throughout
the region's intricate rail network.
Tens of thousands of residents of the San Joaquin Valley and Northern California rely on
the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), San Joaquin's, and Capital Corridor passenger
services as their source of transportation. Construction of these rail infrastructure
enhancements will help reduce current delays for these vital passenger rail services and
potentially support future expansion.
The City of Lodi values its working relationship with SJCOG and strongly supports its
TIGER application. Given the many public benefits associated with this project for our
region, I urge you to support its application. Thank you for your consideration of
investment in this extremely important project. Please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
/t/ Doug R'ciehee
Doug Kuehne
Mayor, City of Lodi