Title
Cooperative Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority for Railroad Track Stabilization in the City of San Clemente
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority owns over 40 miles of active rail line in Orange County that extends from the City of Fullerton to the San Diego County Line in the City of San Clemente. Metrolink is responsible for regional rail operations and maintenance along the corridor. In September, tidal surges, along with a failing slope, severely degraded the railroad track structure in the City of San Clemente. Staff is requesting approval to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority for costs associated with stabilizing the railroad track structure, in an area owned by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3749 with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority in the amount up to $5,000,000, to stabilize the railroad track structure in the City of San Clemente.
B. Amend the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget by $5,000,000, to accommodate Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3749 for the railroad track stabilization work.