Washington State Department of Transportation at Tacoma Public Utilities

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This document outlines Loan Agreement RRC-1011, under which the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) provides a loan to the City of Tacoma dba Tacoma Public Utilities - Tacoma Rail for upgrading three railroad tracks in the Tacoma Tideflats area. The total loan amount to be repaid by Tacoma Rail is $1,122,000, which includes a $1,100,000 principal and a $22,000 administrative fee. Tacoma Rail is also required to contribute $469,250 in matching funds towards the project, bringing the total estimated project cost to $1,569,250. Annual loan repayments of $112,200 will commence on January 1, 2028, over a ten-year term. The project's design and SEPA stages are slated to begin in October 2025, with construction starting in May 2026 and project closure by December 2027.

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This document authorizes Tacoma Power (Department of Public Utilities, Light Division) to accept a grant award of $1,725,000 from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a medium-duty zero-emission utility service vehicle pilot project. The project involves the procurement of an International eMV dump truck, XOS HUB mobile charging units, and on-campus charging infrastructure. The grant agreement, with a period of performance from April 2025 to June 30, 2026, details the project objectives, scope of work, and the terms and conditions for fund distribution and project execution.

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This document outlines Loan Agreement RRB-1315 between the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Tacoma Rail. WSDOT provides an interest-free loan of $650,000 to Tacoma Rail for the procurement of a new railroad track ballast tamper maintenance machine. The total project cost is estimated at $1,650,000, with Tacoma Rail providing a $1,000,000 match. The loan amount includes $640,000 for construction and $10,000 for administrative costs. The agreement details project scope, payment procedures, repayment schedule, and conditions for the loan. The project is anticipated to be completed by June 2026, and the loan repayment period extends for 10 years, with the final payment due by July 1, 2035.

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This document pertains to the reauthorization of Grant Agreement No. RRB-1311, providing $4,950,000 from the Washington State Department of Transportation to the City of Tacoma dba Tacoma Rail. The funding is designated for the acquisition of two zero-emission locomotives and the installation of associated on-site charging infrastructure. Reauthorization was sought due to minor language changes in the nondiscrimination and Climate Commitment Act branding sections after initial approval. The project aims to replace diesel-electric locomotives, improve air quality, and promote environmental sustainability, with the agreement term extending ten years beyond the physical completion of the work, anticipated by August 2026.