Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority Agenda Report Date Submitted: 02/06/19 Agenda Date Requested: 02/11/19 Time Requested: 10 Minutes To: From: Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority Board of Directors David Peterson, Executive Director Subject Title: To approve a payment of $90,000.00 to the NEVADA COMMISSION for the RECONSTRUCTION of the V&T RAILWAY from the V&T CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND. Staff Summary: The CTA Board will address a request from the Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway to allocate $90,000.00 from the CTA managed V&T Capital Projects fund, for depot and grounds improvements, and make the determination whether they approve said request and subsequent payment be made. The $90,000.00 would be funded from the V&T Capital Projects Fund current carryover balance of $516,741.00 (FY18 end carryover $581,741.00 less $65,000 FY19 operations payment). Type of Action Requested: ( ) Resolution (_xx_) Formal Action/Motion Recommended Board Action: ( ) Ordinance ( ) Other (Specify) Presentation Only I move to approve a payment from the V&T Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $90,000 payable to the NEVADA COMMISSION for the RECONSTRUCTION of the V&T RAILWAY. Applicable Statute, Code, Policy, Rule or Regulation: n/a Fiscal Impact: $90,000.00 Explanation of Impact: n/a Funding Source: V&T CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ROOM TAX ACCOUNT #740 0000 318.35 02 Supporting Material: Power Point Presentation Prepared By: Chris Kipp, Operations Manager CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 1 of 9
V&T Railway Eastgate Depot Grounds/Parking Improvements Proposal CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 2 of 9
V&T Railway runs the long haul to Virginia City and through the Carson River Canyon. The long haul retraces the historic route of the V&T Railroad. Regular season runs from Mother s Day until end of October. Polar Express runs from mid November to Christmas Eve. Run each weekend, with a max capacity of 210 per train. Regular season serves nearly 11,000 people while Polar Express serves between 30,000 40,000 people. The 2019 season will feature a rebrand, extensive marketing campaign and the celebration of the 150 th of the V&T Railroad. CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 3 of 9
Parking Lot A Facing the Depot Base is in poor condition. Parking Lot B Resurface Existing Parking Lots A&B and Re Stripe: $40k Bottleneck where Parking Lots A & B meet. Temporary parking design used for additional parking during Polar Express. Required traffic control. CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 4 of 9
(Red Storage Container Location) Excavate, Place base and grindings for low volume parking area and striping: $12k CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 5 of 9
Unsightly and in poor condition. Concrete blocks and railroad ties. Unable to grow vegetation for landscaping. All that remains are rocks. Unsafe and challenging walking conditions for passengers. Platform and offloading area. Unsafe. Need concrete walking areas and a covered train viewing area on the other side for passenger safety and comfort: $38k CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 6 of 9
Need to paint bathrooms and ticket office, as well as, add decorative rock landscaping. The walking areas need repairs for safety. CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 7 of 9
Resurface Existing Parking Lots A&B and restripe parking designations: $40,000 Excavate, place base and grindings for low volume parking area and striping: $12,000 Install concrete walking areas and a covered train viewing area on the other side for passenger safety and comfort: $38,000 TOTAL: $90,000 CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 8 of 9
Thank You CCCTA 02/11/19 Agenda Item #9 V&T $90,000.00 request Page 9 of 9