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Appendix A Dutko Worldwide Scope of Work for February 2008 to February 2009 - US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition The Dutko Worldwide (DWW) scope of services for the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition (MCC) for 2008/09 includes the following objectives and tasks to maintain US 36 as a priority project for appropriations and SAFETEA LU reauthorization requests. Primary Objectives 1) Securing a 2009 appropriations earmark under one or more of the following appropriations accounts: Small Starts; Bus and Bus related facilities; Transportation, and Community System Preservation; Surface Transportation Improvements; others that may present opportunities for multi-modal improvements along the US 36 Corridor as identified by the MCC. 2) Continue to position US36 for funding ire the reauthorization of SAFETEA LU. Congress will focus on hearings in 2008 and putting thE; pieces in place for introduction in 2009. SAFETEA LU expires September 2009. 3) Maintain and develop relationships with CO Congressional offices and other Members, such as Chairman Oberstar. 4) Work with the MCC and USDOT on securing federal dollars that may become available in 2008 under the 2007 USDOT UPA program -keeping US36 on the radar if other jurisdictions fail. 5) If US36 applies for a grant under a recent 2007/08 USDOT notice for congestion relief funds DWW will lobby the department and relf;vant agencies in support. DWW will work in conjunction with the MCC to secure any needed letters of support from CO Members. 6) Continue to track "Small Starts" process and grant funding and connect the MCC with opportunities to promote and secure dollars for BRT elements. 7) Explore political opportunities 2008 Specific Action Steps and Deliverables 1. Position US 36 as a high priority with the Colorado delegation, key leaders, and key staff. • Dutko will use its relationship on Capitol. Hill to promote US36 and remind key congressional and federal agency players of the needs along the corridor and progress of the corridor. • Update and provide information to the Congressional delegation on the status of the US36 corridor project -environmental, state anal local funding commitments, other information the MCC wishes to pass on. Deliverable: Identify and provide messages that will resonate in D.C. Inform coalition of contacts, conversations and feedback from Congress and USDOT. Deliverable: DWW to continue to communicate by email and phone on a real time basis to let MCC know of current events and continue to participate actively in monthly MCC meetings by teleconference. 2. Schedule and coordinate the Spring fly-in t:o Washington -February 2008 MCC Trip and facilitate additional opportunities for coalition members traveling to DC throughout the year to meet with key leaders and attend meetings.