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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
BETWEEN
The Counties of Chatham and Effingham, the municipalities of Bloomingdale, Garden City, Pooler,
Port Wentworth, Richmond Hill, Savannah, Thunderbolt, Tybee Island, and Vernonburg, and the agencies
of the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, the Chatham Area Transit
Authority, the Georgia Ports Authority, the Savannah Airport Commission, and the Georgia Department
of Transportation, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation,
RELATIVE TO
The continuing, comprehensive, cooperative regional transportation planning process known as the
"Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization" (CORE MPO).
I. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES:
A. That the CORE MPO is to:
1. Maintain a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process
as defined in Title 23 USC Section 134 that explicitly regards the current surface
transportation act's planning factors and focus areas and results in plans and programs
consistent with comprehensively planned development of the urbanized area.
2. Update and revise the 20-year multimodal Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), to
create a fiscally feasible transportation system that integrates thoroughfare
development, public transportation, air facilities, port facilities, rail systems,
intermodal facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transportation enhancements;
and reflects consideration of the area's comprehensive land-use plan and overall social,
economic, environmental, and energy conservation plans, goals and objectives.
3. Create a functional relationship between transportation planning and the development
of cities and counties in the CORE MPO's Metropolitan Planning Area(MPA).
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4. Maintain the data obtained in the original data collection phase of the study and any
pertinent data collected thereafter on a current level so that existing and forthcoming
recommendations may be evaluated and updated periodically.
5. Produce all documents and studies that are necessary to maintain a federally certified
transportation planning process.
II. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the areas of responsibility of the aforementioned counties,
municipalities, and agencies shall lie within the transportation Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
boundary established by the CORE MPO Board and the Governor of Georgia. This area includes
all of Chatham County, the portion of the 2010 Savannah Urbanized Area located in Effingham
County, the City of Richmond Hill, and the portion of the 2010 Savannah Urbanized Area located
in unincorporated Bryan County. The MPA boundary is shown in Exhibit A, CORE MPO
Metropolitan Planning Area.
III. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as
designated by the Governor of Georgia is the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CORE MPO). The CORE MPO shall have the primary responsibility for carrying out the
regional transportation planning process and of developing the planning work program,
transportation plan, transportation improvement program, and other studies for the CORE MPO
MPA.
IV. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the CORE MPO shall be coordinated by a project director
who shall be the executive director (Director) of the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan
Planning Commission or his designee, and his/her staff. Additional staff resources may be
provided, upon request, from the existing staff resources of the participating agencies and
governments. The Director shall coordinate all requests under the direction of the CORE MPO
Board.
V. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the CORE MPO shall continue to function to adopt
appropriate goals, work programs, and plans; and to establish the need, form, and direction of
future transportation improvements in the CORE MPO MPA. The CORE MPO shall be the forum
for cooperative decision-making by principal elected and appointed officials of general purpose
local government and intermodal transportation providers. The individuals representing the
government jurisdictions involved in the CORE MPO planning process and other involved
agencies shall comprise the CORE MPO Board. The membership and duties shall be enumerated
in the CORE MPO Board Bylaws. The CORE MPO Board shall have final authority in the
matters of policy and plan adoption for the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization.
VI. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the committee known as the Technical Coordinating
Committee (TCC) shall continue to function to ensure the involvement of all operating
departments, advisory agencies, and multimodal transportation providers concerned with, or
affected by, the planning process and subsequent implementation of plans. The technical guidance
and direction of the continuing CORE MPO transportation planning process shall be furnished by
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the TCC. The membership and duties shall be enumerated in the Technical Coordinating
Committee Bylaws.
VII. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) shall continue to
function as a public information and involvement committee, and shall be representative of a
cross-section of the community. The CAC shall keep the CORE MPO Board informed of the
community's perspective and shall also provide information to the community about transportation
policies and issues. The membership and duties shall be enumerated in the Citizens Advisory
Committee Bylaws.
VIII. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Economic Development and Freight Advisory
Committee (EDFAC) shall be established to advise the freight planning efforts of the CORE MPO
and to ensure economic development is considered in identifying transportation improvement
projects and setting priorities. The membership and duties shall be enumerated in the Economic
Development and Freight Advisory Committee Bylaws.
IX. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation
(ACAT) shall continue to function to advise the CORE MPO and the Chatham Area Transit
Authority (CAT) on accessible transportation related policies and projects. The membership and
duties shall be enumerated in the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation Bylaws.
X. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the various committees meet at significant stages in the
planning process in accordance with the adopted bylaws.
XI. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) shall be
responsible for the following per the current planning rules of the Federal Highway
Administration(FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration(FTA):
1. Provide available maps, aerial photographs, charts, and records as deemed necessary to
maintain the CORE MPO planning process.
2. Update and maintain travel simulation models for use in evaluating the metropolitan
area's transportation needs. Said models shall be the "official" CORE MPO's travel
demand models. The Department shall also provide the expertise and computer
software for the above-mentioned tasks.
3. Aid the MPO in preparation of planning-oriented planning, scoping, preliminary
engineering, right-of-way, utility and construction cost estimates where applicable for
multimodal projects in the CORE MPO's 20-year multimodal Metropolitan
Transportation Plan(MTP).
4. Provide the local agencies with current information concerning the status of planning
and implementation of the CORE MPO's 20-year multimodal Metropolitan
Transportation Plan(MTP).
5. Provide funding availability and proposed project schedules for federally funded
projects for use in MTP and TIP development.
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6. Incorporate the adopted CORE MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
into the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP); and coordinate with the
CORE MPO's multimodal transportation plan in the development of the Statewide
Transportation Plan.
7. Concurrently certify with the CORE MPO, to the FHWA and the FTA that the CORE
MPO's planning process is addressing the major issues facing the area and is being
conducted in accordance with all applicable federal laws based on the federal
certification review schedule; annually certify the CORE MPO's planning process with
CORE MPO in conjunction with the TIP development.
8. Provide various types of traffic count data.
9. Provide other assistance as mutually agreed upon.
10. Contribute funds toward the annual budget for the CORE MPO's operations, as
established by the adopted UPWP and funding agreements outlined in Exhibit B,
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Operations of the Coastal Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization.
11. Notify CORE MPO in advance of public meetings and concept meetings as well as
stakeholder meetings, provide draft concept plans before their approval, so that the
information can be incorporated into the CORE MPO's plans and programs.
XII. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning
Commission (MPC), only to the extent that it may be bound by contracts which may hereafter be
entered into, shall be responsible for the following:
1. Prepare planning-oriented planning, scoping, preliminary engineering, right-of-way,
utility and construction cost estimates, where applicable, for multimodal projects in the
CORE MPO's 20-year multimodal Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP).
2. Make recommendations for revisions to the CORE MPO's 20-year multimodal
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) to conform to new planning goals, objectives,
policies, or developments.
3. Prepare and publish a fiscally constrained 20-year multimodal Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP) that leads to the development of an integrated intermodal
transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods. The
multimodal transportation plan shall be reviewed and updated at least every five years.
4. Prepare and maintain a financially-balanced four-year multimodal Transportation
Improvement Program(TIP) which will be updated annually.
5. Prepare an annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to document planning
activities and budget for the next fiscal year; in sufficient detail to indicate who will
perform the work, the schedule for completion, and the products that it will produce.
6. Develop and update a Congestion Management Process (CMP) which documents the
congestion areas and strategies to address them. Ensure that the CMP will be a part of
the metropolitan transportation planning process and the CMP results will be
considered in the development of the multimodal MTP and TIP, to the extent
appropriate.
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7. Update and maintain maps showing existing and proposed land use, and make
appraisals of actual land use development in comparison with projections.
8. Review zoning and subdivision requests in accordance with the CORE MPO's
transportation and land use plans.
9. Provide or maintain social and community development plans as they may relate to
transportation needs.
10. Develop and maintain base and projected population, housing, employment, economic,
vehicle, and land use data by traffic analysis zone and supply information as requested
concerning special generators.
11. Periodically review traffic analysis zone boundaries and make appropriate
recommendations to the Technical Coordinating Committee and cooperate with the
Georgia Department of Transportation in revision of said boundaries.
12. Provide available maps, aerial photographs, charts, records, and directories to the
extent possible.
13. Collect and analyze data such as traffic counts and crash statistics and distribute (if
available) to the public, governmental agencies, and other parties if requested.
14. Prepare an annual performance report for the comparison of established goals in the
UPWP and completed work elements.
15. Compile, maintain, and document data on existing water, air, motor freight and rail
terminal and transfer facilities as identified in the UPWP.
16. Prepare and publish a Participation Process (PP) which documents how the CORE
MPO will provide complete information, timely public notices, full public access to
key decisions, and support early and continuing involvement of the public in the
development of plans and TIPS; and meets the criteria specified in 23 CFR Part 450.
17. Concurrently certify with the Georgia Department of Transportation, to the FHWA and
the FTA that the CORE MPO's planning process is addressing the major issues facing
the area and is being conducted in accordance with all applicable federal laws based on
the federal certification review schedule; annually certify the CORE MPO's planning
process with GDOT in conjunction with the TIP development.
XIII. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the signatory counties and municipalities, within its official
jurisdiction,be responsible for the following:
1. Collaborate with the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation
planning process of the CORE MPO.
2. Maintain records including crashes occurring on the roads and highways by location
and description, and maintain these files on a current basis as provided by your policies
and procedures and provide the data to the CORE MPO for analysis and reports upon
request.
3. When requested, assist the CORE MPO to collect planning information within the
counties and/or municipalities such as socioeconomic data, utility locations, land use
and zoning, street inventories, inventories of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other
data as required for the metropolitan planning process.
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4. Consider providing local funds for planning, scoping, preliminary engineering, right-
of-way acquisition, utility and construction to leverage or match federal funds to
further the implementation of the CORE MPO priorities per appropriate project
framework agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
5. Aid the MPO in developing planning-oriented planning, scoping, preliminary
engineering, right-of-way, utility and construction cost estimates where applicable for
the CORE MPO's 20-year multimodal Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP).
6. Contribute funds toward the annual budget for the CORE MPO's operations as
established by the adopted UPWP and the funding contribution formula provided in
Exhibit B.
7. Notify the CORE MPO in advance of public meetings and project-related
neighborhood meetings and/or stakeholder meetings so that the information can be
incorporated into the CORE MPO's plans and programs.
XIV. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Chatham Area Transit Authority shall:
1. Collaborate with the on-going continuing, cooperative and comprehensive
transportation planning process of the CORE MPO.
2. Make available to the CORE MPO any records, documents or information necessary to
accomplish the planning objectives and to develop the CORE MPO's 20-year
multimodal Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP) and the TIP.
3. Contribute funds toward the annual budget for the CORE MPO's operations as
established by the adopted UPWP and the funding contribution formula provided in
Exhibit B or by the MPC—CAT Inter-local agreement.
4. Notify CORE MPO in advance of public meetings and project-related neighborhood
meetings and/or stakeholder meetings so that the information can be incorporated into
the CORE MPO's plans and programs.
XV. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Savannah Airport Commission assist the MPO in
gathering information and data relating to the planning process as may be necessary to ensure that
the Savannah Airport Commission is adequately served by the CORE MPO.
Such data includes but is not limited to employment, land use, traffic, air traffic, and major street
or enplanement changes.
The Savannah Airport Commission will contribute funds to support the CORE MPO's operations,
as established by the adopted UPWP and the funding contribution formula provided in Exhibit B.
XVI. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) either provide or assist
the MPO in gathering information and data relating to the planning process as may be necessary to
ensure that GPA is adequately served by the CORE MPO.
Such data includes but is not limited to employment, traffic, projected port activity, and major
street or gate changes.
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The Georgia Ports Authority will contribute funds to support the CORE MPO's operations, as
established by the adopted UPWP and the funding contribution formula provided in Exhibit B.
XVII. IT IS FURTHER INTENDED, that:
1. The CORE MPO's planning process shall be of a continuing, comprehensive,
cooperative nature and that all planning decisions shall be reflective of and responsive
to the needs and desires of the local communities as well as the programs and
requirements of the Georgia Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
2. A reappraisal shall be made of the CORE MPO whenever there is a significant change
in the community's goals and objectives, land use patterns, or travel characteristics or at
least once every five (5) years.
3. The participating agencies shall cooperate in all phases of the CORE MPO's
transportation planning process. Adequate and competent personnel shall be assigned
to ensure development of adequate and reliable data.
4. All parties to this agreement shall have access to all study related information
developed by the other agencies, including the right to make duplication thereof.
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This document is a Memorandum of Understanding (inclusive of Exhibit A and Exhibit B)
expressing the present intentions of the parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of
this Memorandum of Understanding are rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing
contained herein shall require the undertaking of any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by
any party until a contract for such activity is executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of
any funds by any party until a contract authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CITY OF SAVANNAH
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
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This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
Witness
Commission Chairman Notary Public
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This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CITY OF BLOOMINGDALE
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
10
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CITY OF GARDEN CITY
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
11
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of _, 2015.
CITY OF POOLER
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
12
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of _, 2015.
CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
13
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
TOWN OF THUNDERBOLT
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
14
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
15
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of _, 2015.
TOWN OF VERNONBURG
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
16
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CITY OF RICHMOND HILL
Witness
Mayor Notary Public
17
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of _, 2015.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Witness
Commission Chairman Notary Public
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This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of _, 2015.
CHATHAM COUNTY - SAVANNAH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION
Witness
Executive Director Notary Public
19
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Witness
Executive Director Notary Public
20
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
Witness
Executive Director Notary Public
21
This document is a Memorandum of Understanding expressing the present intentions of the
parties. Obligations established within any previous versions of this Memorandum of Understanding are
rescinded upon the execution of this agreement. Nothing contained herein shall require the undertaking of
any act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity by any party until a contract for such activity is
executed. Nor shall this document require the expenditure of any funds by any party until a contract
authorizing such expenditure is executed.
However, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit any party's undertaking any
act, project, study, analysis, or any other activity which the party is required by law or contract to
undertake as part of any other program which fulfills some function shown herein as intended to be
performed by the party undertaking such act, project, study, analysis, or other activity.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this
day of , 2015.
GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
Witness
Executive Director Notary Public
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RECOMMENDED:
Director of Planning
Georgia Department of Transportation
Chief Engineer
Georgia Department of Transportation
Witness
Commissioner Notary Public
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Exhibit A -Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) Boundary of
the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CORE MPO)
CORE MPO M itan P . nning Area (MPA) - 2014
ffingham Legend
CORE MPO MPA Boundary
Burkhead Urban Cluster
RincOn Urban Cluster
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Savannah Urbanized Area
Tybee Island urban Cluster
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Bryan
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CcAS 1 AL REGION MPG
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Exhibit B - Intergovernmental Agreement for the Operations
of the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
(CORE MPO)
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Exhibit B
Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
Contribution Formula
The Parties agree that it is in the best interest of the public and governmental entities that the function of
CORE MPO be supported. The CORE MPO's operating functions will be funded through the federal
Metropolitan Planning set aside pursuant to the provisions of 23 USC §104(f), the Metropolitan Transit
Planning funds pursuant to the provisions of 49 USC §5303, the federal Urban Attributable funds, and the
local membership dues to match the federal grants. This Exhibit specifies the formula for membership
contributions to support the CORE MPO's transportation planning process.
In general the CORE MPO's functions will be to maintain a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive
transportation planning process for the Bryan — Chatham — Effingham region within the CORE MPO's
MPA boundary as defined in Title 23 USC Section 134 and Section 5303 of the Federal Transit Act. The
CORE MPO's detailed staff work activities and planning procedures will be outlined in the annual
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The CORE MPO UPWP will include detailed budget
information based on the anticipated grant funding contracts with the Georgia Department of
Transportation. The local match to the federal grants for MPO's operations will be based on the UPWP
budget. The local matching funds will be funded by the Parties based upon a formula as described herein.
The population component of the formula will be based on the 2010 decennial census population
information. The formula for dues will be as follows:
1. The total local funds contribution will be the dollar amount approved by the CORE MPO in the
Unified Planning Work Program (and budget), which is typically reviewed and approved in April
each year.
2. The amount of each member's contribution would be a base of $1,000 plus a proportion based
upon population. Counties would contribute based upon their unincorporated population plus 25%
of the municipalities' population. Municipalities' proportional contribution would be based upon
75% of their population. Authorities would contribute a fixed amount based upon the 70th
percentile of the counties and municipalities contribution and would be subtracted from total local
fund contribution amount before applying the proportional plus $1000 base formula. The Georgia
Department of Transportation, the Economic Development and Freight, Citizens and Accessible
Transportation Advisory groups and the Chatham County — Savannah Metropolitan Planning
Commission members will not be assessed dues.
3. Invoices will be sent out to members after the approval of the Unified Planning Work Program (in
May each year) and payment will be due by June 30.
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2010 Census CORE MPO Planning Area Population
Jurisdiction/Agency Population Percent of
MPA
Population
Richmond Hill 9,281 3.36%
Unincorporated Bryan County in MPA 542 0.20%
Bloomingdale 2,713 0.98%
Garden City 8,778 3.18%
Pooler 19,140 6.92%
Port Wentworth 5,359 1.94%
Savannah 136,286 49.31%
Thunderbolt 2,668 0.97%
Tybee Island 2,990 1.08%
Vernonburg 122 0.04%
Unincorporated Chatham County 87,072 31.50%
Effingham County within Savannah UZA 1,455 0.53%
Total CORE MPO MPA Population 276,406 100.00%
Chatham Area Transit N/A
Savannah Airport Commission N/A
Georgia Ports Authority N/A
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