5c MOU
[Annotation] drb Item No. 5c Date of Meeting September 24, 2013 Item N0. 50 Date of Meeting September 24, 2013 Great Northern Corridor Coalition MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PORT OF SEATTLE INTRODUCTION The Great Northern Corridor consists primarily of east-west oriented transportation infrastructure tying together the northern tier of the western United States. This interconnected transportation system serves 27 million Americans in eight states. The primary focus of this corridor is the rail network from the Great Lakes to the Pacic and infrastructure such as highways, ports, and terminals. This infrastructure is aging and capacity demand is increasing. PURPOSE This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for cooperation and coordination ofpublic and private sector stakeholders along the Great Northern Corridor for the vision to: Develop the Great Northern Corridor into a seamless multistate freight corridor consisting of road and rail networks that promote economic growth for neighboring communities and accommodate the demand for efcient and environmentally sound transportation services. RESPONSIBILITES AND PROCEDURES There are two types of members in the Great Northern Corridor Coalition; contributing partner and project supporter. Contribution partners provide a nancial contribution or inkind match for the Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program (MCOM) grant to complete a Great Northern Corridor Multistate Planning and Development Study. Project supporters support the concept of this study and may be invited to participate in stakeholder activities. This MOU formalizes contributing member status in the Great Northern Corridor Coalition and it is mutually agreed that: The Montana Department of Transportation will serve as the administrative entity for the Great Northern Coalition and will administer the Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program (MCOM) grant. The study will support the vision to develop the Great Northern Corridor into a seamless multistate freight corridor consisting of road and rail networks that promote economic growth for neighboring communities and accommodate the demand for efcient and environmentally sound transportation services. Page 1 of 4 FUNDING The funding will be used in compliance with federal and State of Montana regulations for completion of the Great Northern Corridor Multistate Planning and Development Study. A budget has been developed and is included in the grant application. Each participating agency will sign a participation agreement to formally commit funds for this study. The execution of this MOU shall constitute that agreement. MDT will invoice Port of Seattle no more then 60days prior to let for agreed contribution of $5,000. If invoice is not paid within 30-days, MDT may charge interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum. Interest will accrue until invoice is paid in full. An appropriate contract executed between the MDT and contractors will provide the means for the contractor to invoice MDT for the work performed. MDT will then review the invoice and process payment. INDIRECT COSTS It is understood and agreed between the parties that: Section 17-1106. MCA requires any state agency, including MDT that receives non-general funds to identify and recover its indirect costs. These costs are in addition to direct project costs. MDT's indirect cost rate is determined annually as a percentage of the project's direct costs to cover the projects share ofMDT'S indirect costs as dened by 2 CFR Part 225 (formerly OMB Circular A87). MDT's current indirect cost rate is 11.08% for scal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013). If this project extends across more than one scal year, more than one annual rate will be involved, as the rates may change during the life of the project. OPERATIONAL POINT OF CONTACT Montana Department of Transportation Doug McBroom 406 444-7289 dmcbroom@mt.gov Page 2 of 4 LIMITATIONS Nothing in this MOU between Agencies shall be construed as limiting or expanding the statutory or regulatory responsibilities of any involved individual in performing functions granted to them by law; or as requiring either entity to expend any sum in excess of its respective appropriation. Each and every provision of this MOU is subject to the laws and regulations under which Agencies operate. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as expanding the liability of either party. In the event of a liability claim, each party shall defend its own interests. Neither party shall be required to provide indemnication of the other party. EFFECTIVE DATE This MOU will become effective upon all parties signing this agreement. METHOD OF TERMINATION Any Agency may terminate their involvement in this MOU after thirty (3 0) days written notice to MDT. AUDITS The MDT will comply with Federal audit requirements and its records will be available for review by the participating agencies and FHWA. MDT shall retain all records relating to the performance of any work accomplished under this grant for a period not less than three years after nal payment. AMENDMENTS Amendments to this MOU shall become effective upon mutual agreement and written approval by Agencies' signing authority. Page 3 of4 SIGNATURES: Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Port of Seattle and the Montana Department of Transportation agree to this Memorandum of Understanding and authorize their ofcers to execute it, thereby obligating appropriate funding for the study. 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