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Deliverable: DG to continue to communicate by email and phone on a real -time basis to let the MCC know of current events, status of potential funding opportunities and updates on relevant legislation. DG continue to participate actively in monthly MCC meetings by teleconference. Deliverable: Track grant opportunities. 2. Schedule and coordinate the fly -in to Washington — February 2012 MCC Trip and facilitate additional opportunities for coalition members traveling to DC throughout the year to meet with key leaders and attend meetings. • Schedule Congressional meetings with Representative Polis, Perlmutter and Senators Udall and Bennet. • Schedule meetings with Washington staff of delegation. • Schedule meetings with relevant authorizers and appropriations staffers and Members, including Joyce Rose, Helena Zyblikewycz and others who will have a role in funding US 36. • Request a meeting with FHWA and FTA executive staff. • Request a meeting with USDOT TIFIA office. • Facilitate meetings throughout 2012 for MCC members traveling to DC for other purposes. Deliverable: A full schedule of confinned meetings and follow up after February trip. 3. FY 2013 Appropriations Requests (Subject to MCC Action) • Provide schedule for appropriations process. • Provide schedule for surface transportation reauthorization process. Deliverable: Provide and summary of the TIFIA amendments and other significant proposed changes to law in the House and Senate reauthorization bills. Deliverable: Track the Federal Register and provide a summary of grant opportunities that would support improvements to the US 36 Corridor. 4. Colorado Meetings • DG will determine which Colorado delegation members prefer to meet in Colorado while at home. • Seek opportunities to bring Congressional staff to the corridor. 5. Role of DG Staff Bill Simmons will be the lead strategist and point of contact for the MCC regarding all federal appropriations related requests. Bill will work closely with Levon Boyagian regarding the day -to -day federal strategy for the MCC. Senior members and staff on the respective authorizing and appropriations committees are critical to the MCC's long term success. Bill will reach -out to their respective contacts and networks on Capitol Hill beyond the Colorado delegation. 9