1. Welcome Rory McGuiness, Chair. 2. Consent Agenda Approval of April 6, 2017 minutes. 3. Executive Director s Report William Murdock

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1 NOTICE OF A MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 111 LIBERTY STREET, SUITE 100 COLUMBUS, OH SCIOTO CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Welcome Rory McGuiness, Chair Thursday, May 4, :30 p.m. AGENDA 2. Consent Agenda Approval of April 6, 2017 minutes 3. Executive Director s Report William Murdock 4. Committee Updates Building Committee Derrick Clay, Chair Regional Policy Roundtable Bevan Schneck Transportation Policy Committee Thea Walsh 5. Sustainability Advisory Committee Christina O Keeffe & Amelia Costanzo Local Government Energy Partnership o Proposed Resolution 10-17: To authorize the executive director to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power Ohio for approximately $200,000 for the Local Government Energy Partnership Christina O Keeffe Central Ohio Greenways Fund o Proposed Resolution EC-02-17: Establishing the Central Ohio Greenways Fund as an Organization Endowment Fund with The Columbus Foundation Shawn Hufstedler 6. Proposed Resolution 08-17: Authorizing the executive director to file applications with, execute agreements with, and receive funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation Thea Walsh 7. Proposed Resolution 09-17: MORPC s support of the Midwest Connect (Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh) Hyperloop freight and passenger corridor proposal for the Hyperloop One Global Challenge Thea Walsh 8. Quarterly Financial Statements Shawn Hufstedler

2 Executive Committee Meeting May 4, 2017 Page 2 9. Draft Commission Agenda 10. Other Business PLEASE NOTIFY SHARI SAUNDERS AT OR ssaunders@morpc.org IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE. The next Executive Committee Meeting is Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. Delaware County Commissioner s Conference Room 101 N. Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio 43015

3 Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Members Present Karen Angelou Marilyn Brown Derrick Clay Tracie Davies MORPC Staff Present Bernice Cage Kerstin Carr Mark Crosten Joe Garrity Guests Erik Janas, Franklin County Thursday, April 6, :35 p.m. Matt Greeson Kim Maggard Rory McGuiness Gary Merrell Nick Gill Shawn Hufstedler Ciel Klein Eileen Leuby Eric Phillips Joe Stefanov Cheri Mansperger William Murdock, via Skype Shari Saunders Brandi Whetstone Welcome Rory McGuiness Chair Rory McGuiness called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. and gave the floor to William Murdock who gave a Hyperloop One Challenge update via Skype. On April 5, Mr. Murdock, Alex Fischer, Thea Walsh and Zhuojun Jiang gave a 45-minute presentation on Midwest Connect at the Hyperloop One Global Challenge Showcase in Washington, DC. They were the last presentation of the day and received positive feedback. The presentation included a 3-D map of the Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor. Day 2 of the Showcase included a panel discussion and exhibits. The panel consisted of infrastructure executives and included former Transportation Secretary Foxx. Other delegates for Midwest Connect included Carla Bailo (OSU), Councilperson Hardin (Columbus), Mayor Berger (Lima), representatives from Chicago and Pittsburgh, and additional staff from the Columbus Partnership and MORPC. NARC Executive Director Leslie Wollack supported their efforts. A European Hyperloop Global One Challenge Showcase will be held in May. Twelve global finalists will be selected following the European Showcase. Mr. Murdock signed-off after his report. Chair McGuiness recognized the efforts and service of Marilyn Brown and Tracie Davies. This is their last Executive Committee meeting. The Executive Committee expressed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Consent Agenda Marilyn Brown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Tracie Davies; motion passed. Executive Director s Report Shawn Hufstedler Shawn Hufstedler reported that an offer has been extended and accepted for the Regional Data & Mapping Director. The name will be announced once details are finalized. The projected start date is the end of May. MORPC received several hundred resumes for the Public & Government Affairs Director position. Interviews will start within the next month. Bernice Cage reported over 780 people are registered for the April 20 State of the Region Luncheon. The program includes Keynote Anne Schwieger and a panel discussion on local broadband access. A by-invitationonly private conversation with Anne Schwieger follows the luncheon. Executive Committee members are invited to the private conversation.

4 Executive Committee Minutes April 6, 2017 Page 2 Building Committee Update Derrick Clay Derrick Clay reported that MORPC extended the lease renewal clause until mid-may. This allows time for due diligence on purchasing this building. Leasing is still an option. The Building Committee will look into other viable options if they appear. In the meantime, the Committee will continue on the path to purchase this building. Nominating Committee Report Karen Angelou Karen Angelou reported no new nominations have been added to the names presented last month. The nominations will be voted on at the April 13 Commission meeting. Ballots will be ready in case they are needed. Regional Policy Roundtable Update Bernice Cage Bernice Cage reported that MORPC s legislative team of Joe Garrity and Bevan Schneck will provide the legislative updates. Joe Garrity gave the legislative update which included: HB 49 - State budget o Revenue is lower than projections o Central income tax collection o Local government fund o Age-friendly initiative HB 114 Energy bill ODOT Director Jerry Wray will be at the April 13 Commission/Transportation Policy Committee meeting to discuss the transportation budget Transportation Policy Committee Update Nick Gill Nick Gill reported the Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is out for comment. An Open House was held April 4 and Thea Walsh will give a presentation on the TIP at the April 13 Commission/Transportation Policy Committee meeting. As mentioned, ODOT Director Jerry Wray will discuss the state transportation budget at the April 13 Commission/Transportation Policy Committee meeting. COTA President & CEO Curtis Stitt will give a NextGen update at the same meeting. The Draft 2018 Planning Work Program (PWP) will be part of the April 13 Commission/Transportation Policy Committee meeting packet. The PWP is MORPC s schedule of work with ODOT. One revision this year is the Paving the Way program transitioning from the City of Columbus to MORPC. Transportation Systems & Funding will continue to gather the data for the program. The Public & Government Affairs Team will develop the message for the program once transitioned. Sustainability Advisory Committee Update Kerstin Carr Kerstin Carr shared the formatted for print Regional Sustainability Agenda. The contents were approved by the Commission in December The Central Ohio Green Pact met April 6 and discussed a new format proposal to be more aligned with the Regional Sustainability Agenda. The proposal will be shared with the Sustainability Advisory Committee in April and shared with the Commission in May. Ms. Carr also shared the Central Ohio Greenways Brochure. The brochure is aimed at engaging new partners and funders in greenways and trail planning. Contact Ms. Carr for additional copies of the Regional Sustainability Agenda or the Central Ohio Greenways brochure. Proposed Resolution 05-17: Authorizing the executive director to enter into and administer a contract for up to $250,000 with the Ohio Department of Transportation to develop a Transportation Safety Assistance Program for local governments Kerstin Carr This resolution has a companion resolution on the Transportation Policy Committee Agenda. Resolution T-3-17 amends the 2017 Planning Work Program.

5 Executive Committee Minutes April 6, 2017 Page 3 Marilyn Brown made a motion to approve Resolution 05-17, second by Kim Maggard; motion passed. Proposed Resolution 06-17: To authorize the executive director to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power for approximately $400,000 for a Community Assistance Program Brandi Whetstone Joe Stefanov made a motion to approve Resolution 06-17, second by Marilyn Brown; motion passed. Proposed Resolution 07-17: Accepting Perry County as a member of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Shawn Hufstedler Gary Merrell made a motion to approve Resolution 07-17, second by Derrick Clay; motion passed. Quarterly Membership Report Eileen Leuby Eileen Leuby gave the April 2017 Membership Report. Draft Commission Agenda The Executive Committee reviewed the draft April 13, 2017 Commission Meeting Agenda. Other Eric Phillips and Erik Janas recently visited the Netherlands to observe their smart mobility efforts. Marilyn Brown reported a senior options levy is on the May ballot. The meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m. Karen Angelou, Secretary Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

6 Memorandum TO: FROM: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Officers and Board Members Christina O Keeffe, Director Energy & Air Quality Department DATE: April 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution 10-17: " To authorize the executive director to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power Ohio for approximately $200,000 for the Local Government Energy Partnership" This resolution authorizes the executive director to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power Ohio (AEP Ohio) for $200,000 from 2017 through 2020 to implement the Local Government Energy Partnership program. The program includes services that support local governments to achieve energy-related sustainability goals through certain activities, including energy benchmarking of buildings, access to financial resources, education and training, recognition and competitions to increase energy efficiency and clean energy technologies and behaviors. The support of this program originated through the approval of AEP Ohio s application on their energy efficiency/peak demand reduction portfolio plan by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). MORPC intervened on the matter before the PUCO and negotiated with other parties to reach an agreement that supported the approval of AEP Ohio s application. Attachment: Resolution 10-17

7 RESOLUTION To authorize the executive director to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power Ohio for approximately $200,000 for the Local Government Energy Partnership WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) participated in the process by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) in review of the application submitted by American Electric Power Ohio (AEP Ohio) for approval of its energy efficiency/peak demand reduction portfolio plan from 2017 through 2020; and WHEREAS, MORPC joined other parties in an agreement to support the approval of AEP Ohio s plan with the inclusion of a term to support local governments and constituents in maximizing their energy efficiency efforts using a broad approach to utility programs and incentives, as well as public/private partnerships; and WHEREAS, AEP Ohio will provide MORPC $200,000 in delivering the services through the local government pilot offering from 2017 through 2020 and may lead to increased funding based on measured results; and WHEREAS, MORPC is launching services that provide energy benchmarking of buildings, access to financial resources, education and training, recognition and competitions to increase energy efficiency and clean energy technologies and behaviors, and other similar services to support the sustainability goals of local governments and partners; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. That the executive director is authorized to enter into an agreement with American Electric Power Ohio for $200,000 to implement the Local Government Energy Partnership program. That the executive director is authorized to enter into agreement(s) and related subcontracts to administer $200,000 from 2017 through That the executive director is authorized to approve one or more extensions for performance of services under the foregoing agreements and change orders for amounts up to the financial authorization levels in the MORPC bylaws without further authorization from this Commission. That the executive director is authorized to take such other action and execute and deliver such other documents as, acting with the advice of legal counsel, he shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution. That this Commission finds and determines that all formal deliberations and actions of this Commission concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Commission. Matt Greeson, Chair MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

8 Resolution Page 2 Effective date: May 11, 2017 Submitted by: Christina O Keeffe, Director, Energy and Air Quality Prepared by: Rebecca Garrett, Executive Assistant, Energy and Air Quality Authority: Ohio Revised Code Section For action date: May 11, 2017

9 Memorandum TO: FROM: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Shawn Hufstedler Chief of Staff & Director of Operations DATE: April 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution EC-02-17: "Establishing the Central Ohio Greenways Fund as an Organization Endowment Fund with The Columbus Foundation" This resolution authorizes the executive director to establish The Central Ohio Greenways Fund as an Organization Endowment Fund with The Columbus Foundation. The Central Ohio Greenways (COG) Board, a subcommittee of the Sustainability Advisory Committee, was established in 2015 with the vision of a world-class network of trails easily accessible to every Central Ohioan. Its mission is to build more trails and increase use of trails for recreational and transportation needs. In advancing its goals, the COG Board strives for broad inclusion, a diversity of users, social equity, fiscal sustainability, economic benefits, conservation, health and wellness. To ensure long-term financial sustainability of its program, the Central Ohio Greenways Board has asked MORPC to open an Organization Endowment Fund, The Central Ohio Greenways Fund, with The Columbus Foundation (TCF) to support regional trail planning and building efforts by allowing public and private donations. These donations would be primarily collected by linking from the COG website ( directly to TCF s online portal. In order to establish the fund, MORPC will transfer $10,000, available from Safe Routes to School excess revenue, to The Columbus Foundation. MORPC may request the $10,000 back if the fund reaches $20,000; or if the fund is transferred to another entity; or if the fund is dissolved, whichever comes first. MORPC staff will follow MORPC s fiscal guidelines and rules in withdrawing/accepting funds from the fund. Funds will be used to further the vision and mission of the Central Ohio Greenways Board. Use of funds may be used for a variety of purposes, such as operational, project, and promotional costs. Examples include, but are not limited to: brochures, stickers, website, advertisements, trail signage, consulting services, staff time, or in-

10 Memo Proposed Resolution EC Page 2 kind matches needed for special grants. The Central Ohio Greenways Board will provide recommendations and guidance to MORPC staff on use of funds. Furthermore, if the fund reaches more than $100,000 in total value, MORPC, in accordance with MORPC s policies, can also distribute money to specific trail planning and construction projects as outlined in the COG corridor plans within its focus area. In this case, and for distributing money for trail signage projects, MORPC will establish a formal application and selection process. A selection committee made up of MORPC staff and representatives of the COG Board will recommend which project sponsors should receive funding within that particular application round based on an established set of evaluation criteria. Attachment: Resolution EC-02-17

11 RESOLUTION EC Establishing the Central Ohio Greenways Fund as an Organization Endowment Fund with The Columbus Foundation WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Greenways Board was created in 2015 as a subcommittee of MORPC s Sustainability Advisory Committee with the mission to build more trails and increase the use of trails for recreational and transportation needs; and WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Greenways Board is actively looking for innovative ways to ensure the financial sustainability of the program; and WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Greenways Board has asked MORPC to open an Organization Endowment Fund, called The Central Ohio Greenways Fund, to support regional trail planning and building efforts; and WHEREAS, the revamped Central Ohio Greenways website ( will provide a Donate Now button that links to The Columbus Foundation s portal so that interested donors can provide monetary electronically to the fund; and WHEREAS, the funds will be used to further the vision and mission of the Central Ohio Greenways Boards; and WHEREAS, MORPC s Reserve and Investment Advisory Committee will recommend the fund s initial investment structure; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMIS- SION: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. That the executive director is hereby authorized to create the Central Ohio Greenways Fund of The Columbus Foundation as an Organization Endowment Fund and to pay $10,000 to The Columbus Foundation to open the fund. That the executive director is authorized to pay funds to and receive funds from the Endowment Fund for amounts up to the financial authorization levels in the MORPC bylaws without further authorization from this committee. That the executive director is authorized to take such other action and execute and deliver such other documents as, acting with the advice of legal counsel, he shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution. That this committee finds and determines that all formal deliberations and actions of this committee concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this committee. Rory McGuiness, Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

12 Resolution EC Page 2 Effective date: May 4, 2017 Submitted by: Shawn Hufstedler, Chief of Staff & Director of Operations Prepared by: Kerstin Carr, Director, Planning & Environment Authority: Ohio Revised Code Section For action date: May 4, 2017 Attachment(s): Draft Letter of Transmittal

13 Resolution EC Attachment Letter of Transmittal Organization Endowment Fund The Columbus Foundation Steven Moore 1234 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH To the Board of Trustees: The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) hereby delivers to you a check in the amount of $10,000 payable to The Columbus Foundation, an Ohio not-for-profit corporation, for its charitable, educational, and public purposes. This payment hereby creates a fund as provided for in the Amended Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations establishing The Columbus Foundation, subject to all the terms and conditions contained therein, and any amendments or additions thereto at any time made, except as hereinafter set forth. The variance power set forth in the Amended Articles of Incorporation shall apply if the purpose of the fund becomes unnecessary, undesirable, impractical or impossible to fulfill. By this payment it is the intention of MORPC to create the Central Ohio Greenways Fund of The Columbus Foundation. The donor hereby retains the right to add to this fund from time to time, and it is the hope of MORPC that other individuals, organizations, and corporations will also add to the Fund. MORPC reserves the right to suggest (according to the method set forth in the next paragraph) to the Trustees of The Columbus Foundation, as to the distribution of the fund (as well as any income therefrom) among those charitable organizations, including MORPC, as are eligible to receive funds by the terms of the Amended Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations establishing The Columbus Foundation, and provided further, that the entire fund may be expended and distributed and shall not be subject to the restrictions set forth in Article III of said Amended Articles of Incorporation. The directions of the Trustees of The Columbus Foundation as to the distribution of the fund shall be in writing by the Executive Director of MORPC in accordance with MORPC s rules and regulations on an as-needed basis. Until further direction of the Executive Director of MORPC, it is suggested that all income from this fund be reinvested into principal. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) By William Murdock, Executive Director

14 Letter of Transmittal Organization Endowment Fund Page 2 We hereby acknowledge receipt of the above $ and agree to administer the Same as the Central Ohio Greenways Fund of The Columbus Foundation, under the Amended Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations establishing The Columbus Foundation, this of, Columbus Foundation By Douglas, F. Kridler, President & CEO

15 Memorandum TO: FROM: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Officers and Board Members Thea Walsh, Director of Transportation Systems and Funding DATE: April 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution 08-17: "Authorizing the executive director to file applications with, execute agreements with, and receive funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation" Annually, MORPC submits an application to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for planning funds to continue the metropolitan planning program, as currently defined by the FAST Act. Some of these funds are allocated to MORPC on a formula basis, and others are allocated at the discretion of MORPC and other agencies. The appropriate portions of the grants and the local shares are included in the agency budget for For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 (begins July 1, 2017), MORPC is requesting $2,223,422 of new combined Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) planning funds, and $277,928 of new ODOT matching funds. The MORPC local share for these grants is $277,928. These are the formula funds supporting the base transportation planning. $115,000 of core formula funds (total FHWA, FTA, ODOT and MORPC match) is being carried over from SFY Historically, MORPC has encouraged ridesharing and vanpools. In SFY 2018, MORPC will be using $760,000 of MORPC Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the ridesharing program. To continue the support of the insight2050 practice, $200,000 in MORPC STBG funds will be used for Work Element This phase of insight2050 is geared toward providing technical assistance, through MORPC staff and/or external consultants, to member communities. Other discretionary special projects include $250,000 in MORPC STBG funds for Supplemental Planning that will include six activities: 1. Project Expedition SFY 2018 Augment the efforts of the TIP project to ensure the timely completion of projects funded with MORPC-attributable funds. 2. Traffic Monitoring Augment traffic counts received from local governments by taking traffic counts, including bike and pedestrian counts, at other key locations to maintain the regional model and for other purposes. Also, enhance availability of data on the MORPC website.

16 Memo Proposed Resolution Page 2 3. Data Products and Services This includes soliciting services and data products that supplement Work Elements and (transportation data-related elements). It includes technical tools and services for promoting data sharing and availability. 4. Assistance to Members Provides planning data, travel demand forecasting, and transportation analysis assistance to members upon request for studies conducted by or for local governments. 5. Green Infrastructure Best Practices This includes collecting and providing information on best management practices in order to create fiscally and environmentally sustainable transportation networks. 6. Coordinate with other regional activities such as the Regional Sustainability Agenda activities that further the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Goals. As Central Ohio is designated a maintenance area for ozone and for fine particulate matter, MORPC will continue its planning and education efforts for air quality using additional CMAQ funds that begin in SFY $550,000 of CMAQ funding will be used for Work Element for FY In FY 2015, a new special project Work Element was included to administer the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 funding for the Columbus urbanized area. MORPC as the designated recipient will receive an annual allocation from FTA for staff administration. From FY 2017 $127,313 remains and will be carried forward into FY The FY 2018 funds will be $102,343 and are included in Work Element No matching funds are required. In total, including other special projects that began in previous Planning Work Programs (PWPs) and were addressed in previous resolutions, transportation-funded elements of MORPC have remaining funds totaling approximately $5,436,524. A portion may be carried over into SFY The use of these funds is outlined in the SFY 2018 PWP that reflects comments from ODOT and FHWA. Attached to Resolution is a summary of the draft SFY 2018 PWP expected to be approved by the Transportation Policy Committee under Resolution T Resolution authorizes the executive director to submit and execute any required grant applications and related agreements including the biennial agreement with ODOT. The resolution also ensures MORPC's compliance with the civil rights statutes required for receipt of federal funds. NTG:WY Attachment: Resolution 08-17

17 RESOLUTION Authorizing the executive director to file applications with, execute agreements with, and receive funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Transportation WHEREAS, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is authorized to make grants for transportation planning funds consistent with Fixing America s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act); and WHEREAS, these funds are administered in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT); and WHEREAS, the contracts for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), including the provision of the local share of project costs; and WHEREAS, the transportation planning process is also required to be in compliance with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA); and WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. DOT, that in connection with filing applications for assistance, MORPC gives an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. DOT requirements thereunder; and WHEREAS, MORPC has established procedures for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, and it is the goal of MORPC, within the requirements of U.S. DOT and ODOT, that DBEs be utilized to the maximum extent feasible when procuring equipment, supplies, and services; and WHEREAS, to do some of the projects in the State Fiscal Year 2018 Planning Work Program (PWP) it will be necessary to secure matching funds from other agencies and to subcontract work or make purchases per the estimated amounts shown in the attachment; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. That the executive director is authorized to file applications with and execute grant agreements on behalf of MORPC with U.S. DOT and ODOT, to aid in financing technical studies and other transportation-related activities. That the executive director is authorized to enter into a continuing agreement with ODOT to implement 23 U.S.C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. 1607, as may be amended, in the Columbus metropolitan planning area, including designation of MORPC as the metropolitan planning organization responsible for conducting the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive urban transportation planning process. That the executive director is authorized to enter into ongoing agreements of cooperation with the counties, incorporated municipalities, and other entities and special districts within the area for carrying forward the metropolitan transportation planning process consistent with FAST Act and CAAA.

18 Resolution Page 2 Section 4. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. That the executive director is authorized to execute and file with such application an assurance or any other document required by the U.S. DOT, effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including amendments. That the executive director is authorized to furnish such additional information as U.S. DOT or ODOT may require in connection with the application for the PWP. That the executive director is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative disadvantaged business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs. That the following estimated funding be requested from ODOT: a. $2,223,422 of new combined FHWA PL and FTA Section 5303 funding (plus $277,928 of new MORPC and ODOT matching funds each). b. $760,000 of MORPC CMAQ funds to support MORPC vanpool and rideshare matching program. c. $250,000 in MORPC STBG funds for six activities. d. $200,000 in MORPC STBG funds for insight2050 Technical Assistance. e. $550,000 in MORPC CMAQ funds for air quality awareness program. f. $150,000 in MORPC STBG funds for Paving The Way. g. $160,748 in ODOT federal and state funds to continue Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization. h. $102,343 in FTA Section 5310 funding. Section 8. Section 9. Section 10. That previously approved projects and activities, with remaining budgets totaling approximately $492,561 in various federal, ODOT, and local funds, be authorized to continue. That the executive director is hereby authorized to enter into any agreements with these or other funding agencies and with any subcontractors or vendors necessary to undertake any of the activities identified in the State Fiscal Year 2018 PWP for amounts that have been included in the approved budget of the agency. That the executive director is authorized, if required, to approve one or more extensions of time for performance of services for any of the agreements described in this resolution and to receive funds or issue change orders not to exceed 25 percent of the original total of the agreement amounts without further authorization from this Commission.

19 Resolution Page 3 Section 11. Section 12. That the executive director is authorized to take such other action and execute and deliver such other documents as, acting with the advice of legal counsel, he shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution. That this Commission finds and determines that all formal deliberations and actions of this Commission concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Commission. Matt Greeson, Chair MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Effective date: May 11, 2017 Submitted by: Thea Walsh, Director of Transportation Systems and Funding Prepared by: Transportation Systems and Funding Department Authority: Ohio Revised Code Section For Action Date: May 11, 2017 Attachment A: Attachment B: List of Activities to be Subcontracted Summary State Fiscal Year 2018 Draft Planning Work Program

20 Resolution Attachment A List of activities to be subcontracted: 1. Ride Solutions marketing/advertising/vanpool subsidies/ride-matching software Approximately $45,000 is budgeted for miscellaneous printing, marketing and advertising to multiple vendors, $56,000 for vanpool subsidies to various vanpool providers, and $10,000 for ride-matching software (MORPC part, other MPOs also participating in a shared services arrangement). 2. Air Quality Awareness marketing/advertising During SFY 2018, approximately $35,000 is budgeted for air quality-related printing, travel, outreach, marketing and advertising to multiple vendors. An additional $80,000 is budgeted for ozone and particulate forecasting services. 3. Up to $40,000 is subcontracted for traffic counting services. All other funds received and contracts to be let were or will be addressed by other resolutions, if required.

21 Attachment to Resolution T-7-17 and Attachment B to Resolution Notes on Listing SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2018 PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Total budget of all work elements (including funds spent prior to SFY 2018) $6,789,524 $5,436,524 is estimated to remain to be expended in SFY 2018 or subsequent years. I. Formula Funded Planning Program Projects Total Budget $750,000 WORK ELEMENT BUDGET $3,644,277 spent prior to SFY 2018 Balance for SFY 2018 or later is $2,894,277 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Active Transportation Planning FY17 $420,000 MORPC assists local agencies and entities in planning for and implementing pedestrian and bicycle * $35,000 remaining infrastructure. More specifically, this activity works to maintain the regional active transportation plan, gather pedestrian and bicycle-related data, review transportation plans and projects to ensure that all users are accommodated, coordinate and assist with safety education, work on specific projects, and provide information and education to local government members to assist them in their local planning efforts Active transportation planning Active Transportation Plan Non-motorized system monitoring Complete Streets Education Member assistance with active transportation projects and studies Conduct special studies and projects related to active transportation Safety Education Active Transportation Planning $465,000 MORPC assists local agencies and entities in planning for and implementing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. More specifically, this activity works to maintain the regional active transportation plan, gather pedestrian and bicycle-related data, review transportation plans and projects to ensure that all users are accommodated, coordinate and assist with safety education, work on specific projects, and provide information and education to local government members to assist them in their local planning efforts Planning assistance Active Transportation Plan Non-motorized system monitoring Complete Streets Outreach and Implementation Conduct special studies and projects related to active transportation Education Management & Operations Planning $192,000 Managing and maintaining the extensive existing transportation system is a priority of transportation agencies. This activity includes education on the benefits of a holistically managed transportation system. Helping members collaborate on M&O, advancing ITS and access management, estimating costs to maintain the condition of the transportation system including pavement management and deficient bridges, etc., and incorporating security and emergency response into the planning process. Monitoring freight rail activities and analyzing for developing trends; meeting one-on-one with communities that are impacted by freight; and providing timely information via the web. Monitoring goods movement-related legislation and other regional freight initiatives. Condition report of highway system and resources Access Management * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 1 of 9

22 Maintain Regional ITS Architecture Member assistance with ITS-related projects Participation in freight initiatives Educate governmental officials and the public about the freight industry Mid State Freight Web Tool Transportation security assistance Safety Planning $125,000 Safety continues to be a significant focus for FHWA, ODOT and the entire region. This activity works to gather crash data, conduct crash data analyses to provide regional high-crash location lists, reports on safety meetings, encourages local governments to apply for funding to implement safety countermeasures, conducts pre- and post-crash data analysis for safety projects to evaluate the benefits of each countermeasure, and implements the regional systematic safety improvements Regional crash data analysis Regional Safety Education Member assistance Systematic Safety Improvement Program Participation in local and state safety committees Project Evaluation Special projects and studies Transit and Human Services Planning $75,000 Coordination, assistance, and oversight to improve transit service and workforce mobility. Work includes integration of all aspects of transit and mobility to ensure that an adequate level of access is afforded to all populations while improving the range of options for meeting diverse mobility needs Maintain the urbanized area's Coordinated Plan(s) Public transit provider coordination Transit Service planning assistance Monitor agreements and funding in the region Workforce Mobility Assistance Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Implementation $270,000 The TIP is one of the two required items to allow for the flow of federal and state transportation funds into the region. This activity includes the development, update and revisions of the TIP, monitoring of federally funded projects, coordination of federally funded infrastructure projects with projects funded from other sources, allocation of STBG, CMAQ, and TAP funding, the TRAC process, environmental studies and engineering source document review, innovative financing, and financing education. Specific activities the year are listed below Maintain the SFY TIP Prioritized list of regional projects for TRAC Collaboration on innovative project delivery and financing options for projects Reports on the status of federally funded projects & annual obligation report Update the Policies for Managing MORPC-Attributable Funding Manage, Map, Collect, and Share Data FY17 $445,000 Significant amounts of data underlie all transportation analyses. This activity involves coordinating with * $80,000 remaining other data providers and maintaining complete and accurate data files for GIS and other applications at MORPC. It also includes developing tools to more efficiently collect information, as well as creating interesting ways to disseminate data. Use technology to make transportation data available Increase efficiencies of internal data systems Update and maintain data sets to support transportation planning efforts Promote data sharing among data providers to reduce redundancy * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 2 of 9

23 Manage, Map, Collect, and Share Data $445,000 This element pertains to MORPC's role as a leader in coordinating data providers throughout the region, as well as managing its own internal data and GIS systems. It includes using technology for collecting, maintaining and sharing data sets that support transportation programs. It includes keeping data sets current and organized, and managing and monitoring the GIS system. In addition, it includes advancing collaboration among local data providers to reduce redundancies and improve efficiencies associated with information management Increase efficiencies of internal data systems Update and maintain data sets to support transportation planning efforts Promote data sharing among data providers to reduce redundancy Coordinate with U.S. Census Data Analytics and Research for Transportation Projects and Programs $405,000 Many transportation programs and projects require GIS and database analytical methods. This element includes using information and tools developed through to develop and prepare final products associated with the various projects and programs of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. In addition, MORPC functions as a regional resource for requests for information regarding transportation, demographic, development, and various other community needs. This element includes aspects of research associated with fulfilling those requests Provide GIS and technical assistance to transportation programs Prepare annual estimates of population and employment at the TAZ level. Transform raw data into useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making Update the Transportation Plan Report Card Respond to and document requests Transportation Systems Analysis Techniques and Applications $239,000 Building upon transportation data, this activity maintains, updates and refines the regional transportation models and continues to refine and implement the Congestion Management Process (CMP) procedures in the 3C planning process, including monitoring congestion, Environmental Justice (social equity) analysis, TIP and Transportation Plan air quality conformity, SIP revisions, and CMAQ justifications. Participation in other regional congestion management and air quality initiatives Up-to-date travel demand model Up-to-date data sets for SIP development and air quality conformity Up-to-date CMP and EJ analysis procedures, data and documents Determination of the emissions changes from proposed CMAQ projects Up-to-date Land Use Model processes Long-Range Multimodal Transportation Planning $240,000 The Long-Range Transportation Plan is the major requirement of the MPO, including coordinating all Transportation Plan-related activities. This includes any follow-up to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and beginning steps of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. This activity is also to coordinate with state and local agencies on transportation studies and plans. Furthermore, the regional thoroughfare plan will be updated as part of this element. Specific activities this year are listed below MTP Follow-up Goals and Objectives for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Functional Class, National Highway System, and Regional Thoroughfare Plan Coordination with ODOT planning activities Complete long-range system studies Intercity passenger rail planning * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 3 of 9

24 Transportation Public Involvement $118,277 Public involvement is a vital component of the transportation planning process. This activity maintains the public involvement process for transportation consistent with the FAST-Act and federal regulations and local needs. Efforts continue to seek the involvement of low-income and minority populations, handicapped and elderly in the transportation planning process, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, TIP, Active Transportation Plan, Safety Plan, FTA's Section 5307 and other transportation-related studies. The Public involvement Process (PIP) supports the activities of the Community Advisory Committee, and provides updates on transportation planning activities through presentations, the web, electronic newsletter, social media and other public involvement activities Transportation Public Involvement Process Public Involvement Activities for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Public Involvement Activities for the Transportation Improvement Program Public Involvement Activities for the Active Transportation Plan Public Involvement for Miscellaneous Transportation Activities Planning Coordination and Support $105,000 Coordination of transportation planning efforts among different jurisdictions is a critical element to ensuring regional consistency in the transportation network. This activity includes informational sharing meetings among MORPC and others, regional collaboration meetings, and educational transportation workshops and forums Infoshare Meetings Regional Collaboration Group Meetings Member Education Program Administration $100,000 This work element is to facilitate the efficient administration of the transportation planning program. This work element provides for technical and policy direction of activities to fulfill ODOT, U.S. EPA, Ohio EPA, FHWA, FTA and jointly funded work as described in the Planning Work Program, where such activities are not directly attributable to specific work elements. The specific items are listed below. CAC, TAC, TPC agendas and meeting summaries Annual Planning Work Program and Completion Report Title VI & DBE Process Maintain certification and planning agreements Monitor federal and state planning requirements * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 4 of 9

25 II. Special Studies Total Budget $603,000 WORK ELEMENT BUDGET $1,785,247 spent prior to SFY 2018 Balance for SFY 2018 or later is $1,182,247 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rural Transportation Planning Organization Pilot $357,189 The Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) was established in 2016 to further ODOT's desire for * $132,189 remaining every county in the state to be part of a regional transportation planning process. The counties of Fairfield, 90% ODOT Funded Pickaway, Madison, Union, Marion, Morrow and Knox comprise CORPO. ODOT approved CORPO's participation in its pilot process for Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs). CORPO will consult with local officials in counties adjacent to the MORPC MPO and guide them through the development of a transportation planning document similar to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan required of MPOs. Upon successful completion of the pilot program and ODOT approval of the plan, CORPO will seek the state's designation as an RTPO Rural Transportation Plan covering the counties of Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, Union, Marion, Morrow and Knox Paving The Way SFY18 $150,000 The purpose of this work element is to provide transportation project construction information to the public. Paving the Way acts as a liaison between the government agencies implementing projects and the public, 100% STBG using toll credit and it is unique in that it provides information on all construction projects affecting traffic regardless of which agency (state, local, or utility) is responsible. Paving the Way addresses construction management and communication on a regional, rather than project, basis. The program regularly provides information and education to the public on roadway construction, traffic management, and work zone safety and alternative transportation options with the goal of ensuring that drivers experience the least possible inconvenience while traveling in and around central Ohio. Project Coordination Communications and Outreach insight2050 Technical Assistance $200,000 This work element is geared toward providing technical assistance, through MORPC staff and/or external consultants, to member communities. In addition, this work element continues to provide outreach through 100% MORPC STP using presentations, workshops, media, and other means about insight2050 findings and its resources. toll credit Planning Assistance Outreach Maintenance of insight2050 Resources * Regional Transportation Safety Planning Pilot $123,402 To combat serious injury and fatal crashes, this project seeks to promote widespread adoption of three $103,402 remaining proven approaches to working with local governments on improving safety: providing safety study 100% ODOT Funding assistance, coordinating Road Safety Audits (RSAs), and implementing systematic safety improvements, while creating a statewide MPO/RTPO Transportation Safety Working Group to guide project implementation. Safety Study Assistance Road Safety Audits Systematic Safety Improvement Documentation MPO/RTPO Transportation Safety Working Group * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 5 of 9

26 $300,000 This work element is geared toward providing technical assistance, through MORPC staff and/or external remaining consultants, to member communities. In addition, this work element continues to provide outreach through presentations, workshops, media, and other means about insight2050 findings and its resources. * $117, % MORPC STP using toll credit insight2050 Phase 3 Planning Assistance Outreach Maintenance of insight2050 Resources Supplemental Planning SFY18 $250,000 This work element supplements the formula-funded program and includes research and planning efforts that are required to fulfill MPO planning and project implementation responsibilities. The activity includes 100% MORPC STBG using toll credit elements that supplement project delivery, data collection and data management, long range studies and sustainability. Specific activities this year are listed below. Regular reports to members and MORPC committees on project delivery Traffic counts for approximately 20 locations, including bike and pedestrian counts as identified in active transportation count plan. Devlop a Strategic Plan for the Regional Data Advisory Committee Provide special services and conduct special transportation studies Outreach on green infrastructure BMPs Coordination with other regional activities such as the Regional Sustainability Agenda to further the MTP Goals 5310 Designated Recipient-2016 $199,970 This work element is to carry out the responsibility and authority for the administration of the FTA Section * $24,970 remaining 5310 Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities for each federal fiscal year 100% FTA 5310 apportionment for the Columbus urbanized area. The program will follow FTA policy and program guidance Administration 10% of in the selection of projects and apply for FTA funding using the designated FTA electronic grant Apportionment management system on behalf of eligible recipients. * A Program Management Plan (PMP) according to FTA provisions Comply with other FTA requirements Program of Projects Update and Maintain the Coordinated Plan 5310 Designated Recipient-2017 $102,343 This work element is to carry out the responsibility and authority for the administration of the FTA Section 5310 Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities for each federal fiscal year 100% FTA 5310 Administration 10% of Apportionment apportionment for the Columbus urbanized area. The program will follow FTA policy and program guidance in the selection of projects and apply for FTA funding using the designated FTA electronic grant management system on behalf of eligible recipients. A Program Management Plan (PMP) according to FTA provisions Comply with other FTA requirements Program of Projects Update and maintain the Coordinated Plan 5310 Designated Recipient-2018 $102,343 This work element is to carry out the responsibility and authority for the administration of the FTA Section 5310 Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities for each federal fiscal year 100% FTA 5310 Administration 10% of Apportionment apportionment for the Columbus urbanized area. The program will follow FTA policy and program guidance in the selection of projects and apply for FTA funding using the designated FTA electronic grant management system on behalf of eligible recipients. A Program Management Plan (PMP) according to FTA provisions Comply with other FTA requirements * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 6 of 9

27 Program of Projects Update and Maintain the Coordinated Plan * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 7 of 9

28 III. Ridesharing and Air Quality Projects Total Budget WORK ELEMENT BUDGET $1,360,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Transportation Services (Ridesharing) SFY18 $760,000 Promote Travel Demand Reduction (TDM) in Central Ohio; and market programs and service in a 15-county area. Program services include carpool matching, vanpool formation, transit, bike and pedestrian support 100% MORPC CMAQ and strategies for employers and the general public. MORPC administers an emergency ride home program, vanpool program, and a multiregional rideshare matching vendor contract in coordination with OARC rideshare agencies Promote a culture of sustainable and smart multimodal travel throughout central Ohio. Public education and ridematching services. Raise public awareness about mobility options in the region. Increase ridesharing and TDM acceptance to improve air quality National Transit Database reporting Program evaluation and strategic plan Promote TDM services in diverse and underserved populations Air Quality Awareness SFY18 $600,000 The purpose of this work element is to administer a year-round daily air quality forecast service that tracks and reports air quality to the public and media and increases community and media awareness about air $550,000 CMAQ & $50,000 from Ohio EPA quality and its effects on our environment, health, transportation, energy, and economy. This activity also works to reduce mobile source emissions primarily through marketing and coordination with the Energy and Air Quality Working Group, local governments and other agencies to implement mobile source emission reduction strategies. Operate a year-round daily air quality forecasting and alert system to communicate important air quality information to Central Ohio residents Engage local governments, stakeholders and the public to improve Central Ohio s air quality, reduce emissions from mobile sources and lower energy use Build and strengthen the coalition of local governments, businesses, and partner organizations committed to clean air and energy use practices Serve as regional experts on air quality and energy issues by maintaining knowledge of events, trends, rulemaking, and solutions related to transportation and mobile source emissions Form partnership with COTA and DATABus and other alternate mode providers to incentivize and track emission reduction with alternatives to driving alone to work for nearby employers using innovative TDM platform * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 8 of 9

29 IV. Projects Undertaken By Other Entities Total Budget $0 WORK ELEMENT BUDGET PROJECT DESCRIPTION Ongoing Local Planning $0 Other agencies also undertake transportation planning activities. This activity includes identifying local planning efforts and coordinating with them through other projects. No budget. No funding Integrate local planning efforts into MORPC's regional transportation planning processes Ongoing COTA Activities $0 Identify COTA planning efforts and coordinate with them through other projects. No funding Review COTA's planning process Continued refinement of COTA Long-Range Plan and other planning activities Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update Service change planning Assist COTA with developing safety and asset management plans with FTA Ongoing DATABus Activities $0 Identify DATABus planning efforts and coordinate with them through other projects. No funding Review DATABus's planning process and assist with additonal requirments needed to receive federal urban area and state funds Assist in census changes to transit operations Assist DATABus in implementing recommendations from the DATABus Transit Development Plan (TDP) and Local Funding Study. Assist DATABus with developing safety and asset management plans with ODOT or FTA. DATABus can opt to be included under ODOT's safety and asset management plans because it has fewer than 100 buses * Project was previously authorized. Budget estimated to remain at the end of SFY 2017 ^ Project is expected to continue beyond SFY 2018 Thursday, April 27, 2017 Page 9 of 9

30 Memorandum TO: FROM: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Officers and Board Members William Murdock, Executive Director DATE: April 28, 2017 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution 09-17: MORPC s support of the Midwest Connect (Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh) Hyperloop freight and passenger corridor proposal for the Hyperloop One Global Challenge In May 2016, Hyperloop One announced the Hyperloop One Global Challenge as an open call to individuals, universities, companies and governments to develop comprehensive proposals for using Hyperloop One s disruptive transportation technology in their region to move passengers and freight point-to-point, swiftly, and on-demand. MORPC, in collaboration with the Columbus Partnership, submitted a proposal to the Hyperloop One Global Challenge for a Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor known as Midwest Connect. In January 2017, Hyperloop One named the Midwest Connect proposal one of 35 semi-finalist regions of interest among the 2,600 proposals submitted, advancing the proposal to a global showcase event held in Washington, D.C. in April Hyperloop One is expected to name finalists this summer and winners later this year. As the Columbus Region is at the forefront of new technologies in smart transportation through efforts such as Smart Columbus and the NW 33 Innovation Corridor, the region will benefit from consideration of the emerging new mode of Hyperloop transportation. Further, exploration of the corridor for Hyperloop technology supports MORPC s ongoing intercity transportation planning efforts, including the Columbus to Chicago Passenger Rail project. Should the Midwest Connect corridor be named a winner of the Hyperloop One Global Challenge, Hyperloop One will provide technical assistance to complete a feasibility study of the corridor, thereby advancing continued development of a regional and interregional transportation system. Attachment: Resolution 09-17

31 RESOLUTION MORPC s support of the Midwest Connect (Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh) Hyperloop freight and passenger corridor proposal for the Hyperloop One Global Challenge WHEREAS, in May 2016, Hyperloop One announced the Hyperloop One Global Challenge as an open call to individuals, universities, companies and governments to develop comprehensive proposals for using Hyperloop One s disruptive transportation technology in their region to move passengers and freight point-to-point, swiftly, and on-demand; and WHEREAS, MORPC, in collaboration with the Columbus Partnership, submitted a proposal to the Hyperloop One Global Challenge for a Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor known as Midwest Connect; and WHEREAS, in January 2017, Hyperloop One named the Midwest Connect proposal one of 35 semifinalist regions of interest among the 2,600 proposals submitted, advancing the proposal to a global showcase event held in Washington, D.C. in April 2017; and WHEREAS, the Columbus Region is at the forefront of new technologies in smart transportation through efforts such as Smart Columbus and the NW 33 Innovation Corridor; and WHEREAS, Hyperloop Technology is an emerging new mode of transportation anticipated to move freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand, and direct from origin to destination using a pod vehicle accelerated via electric propulsion through a low-pressure tube; and WHEREAS, improved connectivity of the Columbus Region to Chicago and Pittsburgh supports the ongoing intercity transportation planning efforts of MORPC, including the Columbus to Chicago Passenger Rail project; and WHEREAS, numerous government entities across the proposed Midwest Connect corridor have documented their support for the effort, including the Cities of Columbus, Ft. Wayne, Lima, and Pittsburgh; Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; Northeast Indiana Regional Coordinating Committee; Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission; Indiana Department of Transportation; Ohio Department of Transportation; and Ohio Governor John R. Kasich; and WHEREAS, numerous institutions, businesses, trade and industry organizations, and economic development partnerships have documented their support for the effort; and WHEREAS, being named a winner of the Hyperloop One Global Challenge will result in technical assistance from Hyperloop One in completing a feasibility study of the corridor, thereby advancing continued development of a regional and interregional transportation system; now therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1. Section 2. That it supports the Midwest Connect Hyperloop Freight and Passenger Corridor proposal for the Hyperloop One Global Challenge. That MORPC will continue to work with the Columbus Partnership and other corridor partners to support and advance all related elements of the proposal and implementation of the challenge award technical assistance benefits.

32 Resolution Page 2 Section 3. Section 4. That the executive director is authorized to take such other action and execute and deliver such other documents as, acting with the advice of legal counsel, he shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution. That this Commission finds and determines that all formal deliberations and actions of this Commission concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were taken in open meetings of this Commission. Matt Greeson, Chair MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Effective date: May 11, 2017 Submitted by: William Murdock, Executive Director Prepared by: Thea Walsh, Transportation Systems & Funding Director Authority: Ohio Revised Code Section For action date: May 11, 2017

33 Memorandum TO: FROM: William Murdock, Executive Director Executive Committee Shawn Hufstedler Chief of Staff & Director of Operations DATE: April 26, 2017 SUBJECT: Financial Report March 2017 Summary In the first quarter of 2017, our cash position was just over $1,817,658 in the operating account. This is $464,288 higher in the operating account than March Through the first quarter, the fringe and overhead rate were better than projected. Operating Income (Change in Net Position) There has been a decrease in net assets (operating loss) from operations on a yearto-date basis of $155,720. This is primarily the result of a combination of costs-todate that have not been recovered in the first quarter for the weatherization programs. Member Dues Member dues revenue was 9.9% of the first quarter s year-to-date operating revenue. Use of member dues were under budget at $44,005 year-to-date. Use of all current year and prior year (includes building due diligence and office improvement activities) member dues were as follows: Budget Year-to-Date 2017 Actual Services to Members $ 92,257 $ 94,721 Local Matching Funds $ 71,982 $ 73,388 Development Fund $ 23,428 $ 34,703 Building Lease $ 25,023 $ 24,989 Member Services Coordination $ 22,919 $ 20,935 Leasehold Improvements & Building Due Diligence $ 52,500 $ 0 Other $ 15,463 $ 10,831 Total $ 303,572 $ 259,567