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23 <br /> separate DCHC MPO actions must occur: 1) The extension needs to be included in its Locally <br /> Preferred Alternative (LPA) and 2) The extension needs to be included in its 2040 Metropolitan <br /> Transportation Plan (MTP). See Attachments 1 and 2. <br /> City of Durham, Durham County, and DCHC MPO Board Actions —While the City and County <br /> Boards do not have a role in approving the LPA or 2040 MTP amendments beyond their <br /> representation on the MPO Board, GoTriangle requested their "endorsement" before MPO <br /> Board consideration. The Durham City Council and Durham Board of County Commissioners, <br /> on September 22, and on October 4, 2016, respectively, voted to recommend that the DCHC <br /> MPO amend the LPA and 2040 MTP for the D-O LRT project. At its October 19 meeting, the <br /> MPO Board agreed to release the amendments for public comment to take place through <br /> November 29. The MPO has scheduled a public hearing on November 9, 2016, 9AM, in the <br /> Committee Room, located on the 2nd floor of Durham City Hall. A link to the amendment and <br /> information on submitting comments and requesting printed copies can be found on the MPO <br /> website at www.dchcmpo.org. Questions regarding the MPO process or submittal of public <br /> comments can be directed to Andy Henry, andrew.henry @durhamnc.gov, (919) 560-4366, <br /> extension 36419. <br /> Orange County BOCC History - The BOCC received its last update on the D-O LRT project at <br /> its April 14, 2015 meeting. Its last discussion, specific to the LPA for the project, occurred <br /> February 14, 2012. Links to previous BOCC materials: <br /> June 2, 2015 - http://bit.ly/2dTKt2O <br /> February 14, 2012 - http://bit.ly/2eCIGSo <br /> Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) Amendments — Discussions are <br /> currently ongoing with a Staff Working Group to review and update the OCBRIP financial <br /> assumptions and associated services. GoTriangle is also working with a Funding and <br /> Community Collaborative to help identify revenue sources to close the state funding gap. The <br /> OCBRIP amendments will need to be approved by the three parties (Orange County, DCHC <br /> MPO, and GoTriangle) to the Interlocal Implementation Agreement. Amendments are <br /> scheduled to be complete by April 2017. GoTriangle's annual report for Fiscal Year 2016 (July <br /> 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016), expected to be received in the Manager's Office early this <br /> November, will also include some information on next steps. <br /> Danny Rogers made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> He said that he understood the financial portion is the priority of the Board of County <br /> Commissioners tonight. <br /> Chair McKee said he would like the financial portion to be reviewed before the addition <br /> of the NCCU station. <br /> Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit <br /> Project Update <br /> November 15, 2016 <br /> Status of Durham-Orange LRT <br /> • Addition of NCCU Station <br /> • Entry Into Engineering <br /> o On-schedule to complete submittal to FTA by December 31, 2016 <br /> o Anticipated approval by FTA is by the end of February, 2017 <br /> Biggest issue remaining is Financial Plan <br />