MRSI Fall 2023 Solicitation

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Fall 2023 MRSI Funding Application - Cover Sheet

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Project Name*

Project Location (address, city/town and county)*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Total Project Cost*

See instructions

Total Rail Service Improvement Cost *

See instructions

Amount of MRSI Grant Funds Requested (not to exceed Rail Service Improvement Cost)*

See instructions

Applicant Entity Name*

Primary Contact Person*

First Name

Last Name

Title*

Mailing Address (City, zip code)*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Contact Phone Number*

Contact Email*

Fall 2023 MRSI Funding Application - Questions

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1. Is this a new, expansion or rehab/preservation project?*

New Fixed Asset Fixed Asset Expansion Fixed Asset Rehab/Preservation

2. Provide a detailed summary of the project that includes the types of improvements to the railroad right-of-way or railroad facility. Include any roads or other transportation facilities affected by the improvement.*

3. Describe the means by which the work will be performed. Include how the project will be designed, how the construction will be performed (i.e. the use of competitive bidding or railroad workforce labor) and how the work will be overseen and managed.*

4. Provide a list of all permits necessary for the project to proceed, type and status of each permit. If the permit(s) have not been obtained, a description of the actions taken or to be taken to obtain the permits. (See instructions)*

5. Is the proposed project currently compliant with any applicable local zoning codes?*

Yes No, explain how and when the project is expected to come into compliance: Not applicable, explain:

Other:

Please explain your answer in blank box

Please provide the name(s) and contact information of any local officials you may have contacted about this project:

6. Describe the level of urgency of the project and any impacts that would result from delays in this project moving forward.*

7. What is the useful life of the improvements that would be funded by this program (all grant-funded improvements must have a useful life of at least 10 years)? (See instructions)*

8. Describe how the funded project improvements will be maintained throughout the useful life of the improvements. Include who is responsible for maintenance and how maintenance will be funded.*

9. Describe the freight transportation problem that this project would address and how the project will address it.*

10. Provide the total annual rail carloads handled by this facility in years 2020, 2021, and 2022 if available and the total annual carloads projected to be handled by the facility after five years of the project being placed into operation. (See Instructions)

Railcar Type *

2020 *

2021*

2022*

If available

5 years after operation initiation year *

Annual carload after 5 years in operation

Railcar Type

2020

2021

2022

If available

5 years after operation initiation year

Annual carload after 5 years in operation

Railcar Type

2020

2021

2022

If available

5 years after operation initiation year

Annual carload after 5 years in operation

Railcar Type

2020

2021

2022

If available

5 years after operation initiation year

Annual carload after 5 years in operation

11. Provide the number of annual ton-miles of truck traffic that would be avoided by this project (if any) after five years of operation and describe how this would occur (see instructions on how to calculate).

Annual ton-miles of truck traffic avoided: *

Explanation:*

12. Briefly describe how the project is consistent with the current freight rail goals contained in the Minnesota State Rail Plan (see instructions). Applicants may also describe how this project is consistent with other local, regional, state and business plans. (See Instructions) *

12a. Will this project preserve rail service on a rail line that is at-risk for abandonment, or restore service on an inactive line?*

No Yes, explain:

Other:

13. Provide an estimate of the number of permanent full-time jobs created or retained within five years directly attributable to the rail service improvements, and an estimate of the total annual payroll (including benefits) of these jobs (see Instructions).

Jobs Created

Number of Full-Time Jobs*

Total Annual Payroll*

Average Wage*

Jobs Retained

Number of Full-Time Jobs*

Total Annual Payroll*

Total Annual Payroll - Copy*

14. Provide any available information on major employers who have indicated that this project will directly lead to the creation or retention of employment. If a letter of support is available from potential employer(s), include as an attachment to this application.*

15. Describe any other transportation cost savings to shippers or other businesses resulting from this rail project

(Enter zero's if not applicable or unknown)

Annual Transportation Cost Savings*

Explanation*

16. Describe and provide an estimate of the added costs to shippers, receivers, and the local or regional economy if failure to complete the project causes significant delay or stoppage of rail service

(Enter zero's if not applicable or unknown)

Estimated added cost:*

Explanation: *

17. Provide an estimate of the annual dollar value to the local economy of any other impacts not listed above that are directly attributable to the proposed rail project, or of lost dollar value to the local economy if the project is not completed, including a detailed description of the assumptions and the bases for those assumptions (see instructions for additional guidance).

(Enter zero's if not applicable or unknown)

Economic Impact*

Annual Dollar Value*

Economic Impact

Annual Dollar Value

Economic Impact

Annual Dollar Value

Economic Impact

Annual Dollar Value

Economic Impact

Annual Dollar Value

17a. Explanation: *

18. Is a state environmental or historic preservation review required for this project? (Check all that apply)*

State Environmental Document Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Assessment Worksheet Historic Preservation (Specify types in other category) N/A

Other:

18a. Is a federal environmental or historic preservation review required for this project? (Check all that apply) *

Federal Environmental Document Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Assessment Worksheet Categorical Exclusion Section 106 (Section 306108) Unknown or to be determined N/A

Other:

19. What is the status of the environmental and historic preservation review(s)?*

Review(s) complete and approved by the appropriate agency(s) (include copies of approved documents with application) Review and documents not started Review(s) in progress, describe status and anticipated completion date(s) below: N/A

Other:

19a. Upload approved environmental and historic reviews here:

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19b. Anticipated date or date of acquisition:

19c. Responsible governmental unit and/or lead federal agency:

20. Describe the potential environmental impacts of the project and any environmental commitments, including avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures.*

If no potential impacts, please enter N/A or none

21. What will be the applicant’s ownership interest in the real property or facility where the project will occur?

Fee Simple Ownership:

Real Property Facility

Lease (leases must be approved by MnDOT prior to signing the grant agreement):

Real Property Facility

Easement (all easements must be approved by MnDOT prior to signing the grant agreement)*

Yes No

Other:

22. What is the status of the above ownership interest in the real property or facility where the project will occur?*

Complete/Executed Negotiations complete but process not fully executed Under Negotiation Not Started

22a. Anticipated date or date of acquisition:

23. Is an agreement with a railroad required to construct or provide rail service to this facility? (Check Not Required if applicant is a railroad; railroad agreements must be approved by MnDOT prior to signing the grant agreement). Describe the type and status of railroad agreement needed for the project, or the reason for not needing a railroad agreement:*

Not Required Negotiations complete but process not fully executed Under Negotiation Not Started

Other:

24. What is the status of the construction plans?*

Construction plans completed/approved (include the approved construction plans) Construction plans in progress; at least 30% complete Construction plans have not been started or are less than 30% complete Anticipated date or actual date of completion:

Other:

Approved Construction Plans upload:

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25. Anticipated start date of construction:*

26. Anticipated construction completion date:*

27. Complete the tables below with all funding sources. Enter the amount you are requesting from the Rail Service Improvement Grant Program in the first row. Project costs should be consistent with the information provided on the application Cover Sheet (Page 1).

Please include letters of funding commitment from any “secured” funding sources listed in the table below.

RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT COSTS

Funding Source*

Funding Type*

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Amount*

Status*

(Requested, Secured, Expended)

Funding Source

Funding Type

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Amount

Status

Funding Source

Funding Type

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Amount

Status

Funding Source

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Funding Type

Amount

Would you like to add other project costs?

Yes No

OTHER PROJECT COSTS

Funding Source

Funding Type

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Amount

Status

(Requested, Secured, Expended)

Funding Source

Funding Type

Amount

Status

Funding Source

Funding Type

(State, Federal, Local, Private)

Amount

Status

Total Project Cost:*

Total MRSI Requested Amount*

Upload Letters of Funding & Resolutions if applicable (optional)

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Affidavit of Noncollusion Signed Form*

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Form found in MRSI Instructions and on website

Conflict of Interest Signed Form*

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Form found in MRSI Instructions and on website

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By submitting an application, the applicant warrants that the information provided is true, correct and reliable for purposes of evaluation for potential grant award. The submission of inaccurate or misleading information may be grounds for disqualification from grant award and may subject the responder to suspension or debarment proceedings, as well as other remedies available to MnDOT, by law. The applicant also certifies that construction has not started on the project for which it is requesting a MRSI grant. The applicant understands that if it is successful in securing a MRSI grant for this project, only those costs incurred after a grant agreement is executed will be eligible for reimbursement of grant funds.