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14<br />

<strong>MTC</strong> Staff Findings<br />

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Overall Approach: Phasing of the SMART project is prudent given the<br />

bidding climate and bond market<br />

Cost <strong>Review</strong>:<br />

Cost estimates appear reasonable<br />

Vehicle bid is sound as basis for award<br />

Revenue:<br />

Up to $40 million in grant funding at risk<br />

<strong>MTC</strong> staff will support hearing process for $22 million in RM2 toll funds if<br />

rail terminus is Downtown San Rafael with connection to the <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Center and bridge corridors<br />

Risk in sales tax revenue estimates affects ability to meet debt service<br />

and operating cost requirements<br />

<strong>MTC</strong> staff recommends that SMART work with their financial advisor to<br />

revise its financing plan as soon as possible<br />

M E T R O P O L I T A N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N

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