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Title
Amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating Agreement with Amtrak for Pacific Surfliner Intercity Passenger Rail Service
Overview
The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency seeks to enhance the Pacific Surfliner business class service by providing a consistent and upgraded passenger experience by installing new refreshed seating, carpeting and drapes on Pacific Surfliner business class cars. Staff is seeking authorization to amend the current federal fiscal year 2019-20 Amtrak operating agreement and execute funding agreements necessary to allow the implementation of these enhancements to the business class cars operating on the Pacific Surfliner service.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Managing Director to amend the Amtrak operating agreement for federal fiscal year 2019-20 for business class equipment enhancements in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
B. Authorize the Managing Director to execute all funding agreements necessary for business class equipment enhancements.