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CITY OF LONGVIEW’S SUPPORT FOR THE PORT OF LONGVIEW’S APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BUILD GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE PORT’S INDUSTRIAL RAIL CORRIDOR
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Strengthen economic conditions and create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Port of Longview is requesting the City of Longview’s support for their application to the U.S. DOT BUILD Grant Program for the expansion of the Port’s Industrial Rail Corridor. The BUILD Grant, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, is a discretionary $1.5 billion grant fund administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Port of Longview is requesting $18 million toward their project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion authorizing Mayor to sign letter of support for the Port of Longview’s application to the U.S. Department of Transportation Build Grant Program for the expansion of the Port’s industrial rail corridor.
STAFF CONTACT: Kurt Sacha, City Manager