Title
Federal Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 Operating Agreement with Amtrak for Pacific Surfliner Intercity Rail Service
Overview
In order to provide continued operation of the Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger rail service as included in the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo
Rail Corridor Agency business plan for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19,
an agreement must be negotiated with Amtrak. Consistent with prior
Board of Directors approval and direction, staff has negotiated an operating agreement with Amtrak for federal fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with Amtrak to provide for the continued operation of the Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger rail service for a term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $33,006,040, for federal fiscal year 2017-18, and in an amount not to exceed $32,325,567, for federal fiscal year 2018-19, subject to future funding approvals by the State of California.