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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

TEXAS PORTS STRATEGIC MISSION PLAN & PORT CAPITAL PROGRAM

November 16, 2016

November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan

• Section 55.007 of the Texas Transportation Code requires the Port Authority Advisory

Committee (PAAC): 1) Prepare a maritime port mission plan 2) Review each project eligible to be funded under Ch. 55 and make recommendations to TxDOT for approval or disapproval 3) Every two years prepare a report on Texas maritime ports, with a list of projects that have been recommended by the committee, including the funding level for each project

• The PAAC is required to submit the report on Texas ports to the commission for

distribution to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan

• Purpose:

– Fulfills statutory requirement for the preparation of a port mission plan – Outlines the trends and issues impacting the Texas port system – Identifies the key challenges and opportunities – Provides suggested strategies to improve Texas’ competitive position – Lays the groundwork for the Port Capital Program

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan

• Process:

– Meetings/interviews with the ports – Summer 2015 – Develop strategies to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities – Fall 2015 – PAAC approval of the draft Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan – Dec. 19, 2015 – Update of the economic section to incorporate the data from the Texas Ports Association economic impact study – PAAC approval of the Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan– Oct.4, 2016 – Submission to the Transportation Commission – Nov. 16, 2016 – Submission to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Legislature – Dec. 1, 2016

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

Texas Ports Strategic Mission Plan

• Key Strategies for the Texas Port System:

– Secure a recurring General Revenue funding source from the State that supports the growth of the Texas Maritime System – Optimize the statewide intermodal transportation system to streamline the movement of freight and passengers – Develop and maintain state of the art port systems that will strengthen the global competitiveness of Texas ports – Identify and capitalize on key markets to increase exports to the Americas, Asia and Europe – Advocate to secure resources for smaller regional ports to continue to exist and grow – Develop a communications strategy to engage State agencies and the Federal government

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2017-2018 Port Capital Program

• Section 55.008 of the Texas Transportation Code requires the PAAC to prepare a two-year

Port Capital Program. The Port Capital Program must include: – The construction of transportation facilities connecting any maritime port to another transportation mode; and – The efficient, cost-effective development of transportation facilities or maritime port facilities for the purpose of:

• Enhancing international trade;
• Enhancing security;
• Promoting cargo flow;
• Increasing cruise passenger movements;
• Increasing maritime port revenues; and
• Providing economic benefits to the state
• The PAAC must submit the Port Capital Program no later than Dec. 1 of each even-

numbered year to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Commission

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

2017-2018 Port Capital Program

• Two-phase application process

– Phase 1: 1: Ports submit project applications – Jan. 5 – Feb. 28, 2016 – PAAC Screening for eligibility – Mar. 31, 2016 – Pha hase 2: 2: Ports submit full applications with supporting information –

• Apr. 1 – May 30, 2016
• Assess financial, environmental, and construction feasibility of projects –

May 1 – May 30, 2016

• PAAC scoring and ranking of the projects – June 1 – Oct.1, 2016
• PAAC approval of the final 2017-2018 Port Capital Program – Oct.4, 2016
• Submission to the Transportation Commission – Nov. 16, 2016
• Submission to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Legislature – Dec. 1, 2016

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

2017-2018 Port Capital Program

• Documentation required for project applications:

– Project narrative outlining the project’s purpose and need – Detailed cost estimate – Evidence of financial commitment of matching funds – An economic analysis of the project – Project design status and documentation – Permit status and documentation – Letters of support from local government, industry and public – Letters of commitment from third party financers – Statement of safety (safety improvement projects only)

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

2017-2018 Port Capital Program

• Selection criteria:

– Economic benefit to the State – Significant operational benefit in terms of cargo movement, reduction in vehicle wait times, improved access, or other efficiency factors – Enhancement of connectivity to the State’s intermodal transportation system – Construction readiness – Matching funds – Safety improvements for port operations

• Each port was eligible to submit up to 4 projects and total grant amount for any one

port request could not exceed $20 million

• Cost sharing: 75% State, 25% local for each project
• Grants must be encumbered within the two year budget cycle
• Projects or studies that are based on the transfer of business or cargo from one Texas

port to another would not be eligible

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November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

2017-2018 Port Capital Program

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Port Project Total Cost Requested Match 1 Brownsville Construct two miles of rail on property to link to a new 112,500 sq. ft. multimodal dock, includes road construction, addition of a rail spur at the Palo Alto yard. $32,431,180 $16,215,590 $16,215,590 2 Beaumont Unit Train Expansion: Add 13,000 feet of new track, realign 4,200 feet of existing track; includes road, drainage, security and lighting upgrades. $13,143,095 $ 9,857,320 $ 3,285,775 3 Port Arthur On-Dock Rail Berth 6 Expansion: 600-foot dock extension, on dock rail expansion, and design for future channel deepening. $35,000,000 $ 7,034,374 $27,965,626 4 Houston Port Road Phase 3 Road Expansion and Drainage Improvements: Add additional lane in each direction to Port Road into Bayport Terminal with associated drainage infrastructure. $12,900,000 $ 9,675,000 $ 3,225,000 5 Bay City New barge terminal, including dredge placement area, new wharf, road. $24,000,000 $18,000,000 $ 6,000,000 6 Port Arthur Phase 2 On-Dock Rail Berth 6 Expansion: Construction of a 600-foot by 100-foot cargo deck extension adjacent to Berth 6. $ 5,000,000 $ 3,750,000 $ 1,250,000 7 Port Arthur On-Dock Rail Berth 6 Expansion: Improvements to rail reliever area, including 1,750 feet of track, crossovers, and switches. $ 4,287,500 $ 3,215,625 $ 1,071,875 8 Aransas County Replace 1,886 feet of failing bulkhead. $ 3,000,000 $ 2,400,000 $ 600,000 9 Corpus Christi Al Speight Yard Expansion: Construct two 2,500-foot rail storage tracks with yard improvements. $ 1,500,000 $ 1,125,000 $ 375,000 10 Victoria Southside Industrial Park Site: Construct three-lane heavy haul road, extension of the general dock, and addition of five-acre container dock and warehouse with associated equipment. $21,250,000 $17,000,000 $ 4,250,000

November Transportation Commission Workshop November 16, 2016

2017-2018 Port Capital Program

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Port Project Total Cost Requested Match 11 Corpus Christi Bulk Terminal Crude Oil Transfer Station: Crude-by-rail transfer point consisting of 4,000-foot rail siding, supply pipelines, rail car loading station. $ 15,000,000 $ 9,250,000 $ 5,750,000 12 Corpus Christi Truck Queuing Area: Construct truck queuing area and administration building. $ 4,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 1,000,000 13 Galveston Old Port Industrial Road repairs: Raise and resurface road, drainage improvements, rail repairs. $ 2,217,186 $ 1,662,889 $ 554,297 14 Corpus Christi Permian Yard: New paving, drainage, security fencing, gates, lighting, rail upgrades. $ 11,400,000 $ 6,625,000 $ 4,775,000 15 Galveston Fill Slip 38: Design and construct bulkhead closure structure. $ 15,481,475 $ 11,611,237 $ 3,870,238 16 Palacios Road and Drainage Improvements: Rehabilitate 4,600 feet of asphalt road, replace four culverts and improve drainage. $ 805,000 $ 603,750 $ 201,250 17 Port Arthur On-Dock Rail Berth 6 Expansion: Elevation and stabilization of 8.34 acres of backlands adjacent to Berth 6. $ 8,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 2,000,000 18 Palacios Timber Dock Replacement: Replace 1,000 feet of timber dock with steel bulkhead system. $ 3,500,000 $ 2,625,000 $ 875,000 19 Palacios Port Commercial Center Backlands Development: Design and construction of a road extension, utilities, lighting, 60,000-square-foot warehouse. $ 3,650,000 $ 2,737,500 $ 912,500 20 Galveston Port Strategic Plan: 5-year master plan, 10-year vision plan, 20-year vision plan. $ 650,000 $ 487,500 $ 162,500 TOTALS $217,215,436 $132,875,785 $84,339,651