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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a first amendment to an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Austin for the relocation of the Red Line Downtown Station right-of-way and improvements for the Austin Convention Center expansion project, generally located within Fourth Street between Trinity Street and Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Travis County, TX 78701.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Amending the Encroachment Agreement will enable safe and efficient relocation of Red Line Downtown Station footprint and related improvements to accommodate the expansion of the Austin Convention Center. The amendment further assures continued and seamless operation of the Downtown Station with minimal service disruption.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro's partnership and collaboration with the City of Austin and Austin Convention Center ensures effective operations of Downtown Station for our customers.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on August 25, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 8, 2019, CapMetro executed an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Austin whereby the City granted to CapMetro an interest in portions of the City's right-of-way located within Fourth Street between Trinity Street and Interstate Highway 35 for the purpose of constructing and maintaining the Downtown Station. Staff and consultants representing CapMetro and City have met continuously throughout 2025 to come to terms on an amendment to the Encroachment Agreement to accommodate the planned expansion of the Austin Convention Center. Staff request the Board approve this resolution to allow for the amendment and proceed with relocating the Downtown Station ...
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