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 details Grant Agreement RRB-1311, a funding award from the Washington State Department of Transportation to the City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities - Rail Division (Tacoma Rail). The grant, totaling $4,950,000, supports the acquisition of two zero-emission battery-electric locomotives and the installation of associated charging infrastructure. The project aims to replace existing diesel locomotives, improving air quality and advancing decarbonization efforts. The agreement outlines the project scope, payment terms, reporting requirements, and is effective from July 2024, continuing for ten years after the construction completion in July 2026. The overall estimated project cost, including state administrative fees, is $5,000,000.

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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.