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V.Potential Fiscal and Other Resource Needs to Implement Land Use and Transportation Scenarios HB 2186 charge: The task force shall evaluate potential fiscal and other resource needs to implement land use and transportation scenarios described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, including staffing and resources needed by state agencies, local governments and each metropolitan planning organization. (Section 10(2)(b)). Preliminary research over a dozen case studies presented to the Task Force showed overall project costs to conduct a scenario planning process ranged from a low of $250,000 to more than $3 million. The Central Lane MPO estimates that its Region 2050 Study, conducted between 1999 and 2006 cost the agency more than $1,000,000, which does not include the costs incurred by each partner agency that participated. In addition to the MPO costs, impacts to ODOT and DLCD budgets are roughly estimated to be two to three million dollars annually, after the initial round of work. However, to adequately assess the costs requires additional study of three key components: - Internal agency staff level and capabilities; - Level of public involvement anticipated at the state and MPO level; - Tool development costs, including modeling and modeling expertise. As indicated earlier, the Task Force envisions three phases to this work. The first phase is premised on what can be accomplished this biennium with existing resources at both the MPO and state level. However, consistent with HB 2001 Section 38a, ODOT and DLCD will need to provide additional resources to conduct a pilot demonstration of scenario planning for the Central Lane MPO. Additional resources will be needed in the later phases of implementing the recommendations of the Task Force. A thorough assessment of fiscal and other resources needed to carry out the objectives of GHG reduction, including the tools, timing, expertise, data, and financial considerations for state agencies and the six MPOs, should be conducted – Resource needs assessment for DLCD, ODOT, DEQ, and other involved state agencies. Resource needs assessment for each MPO, including modeling, data, public involvement, staffing, training, and professional expertise. Cities and counties also might need additional resources for their role in implementing GHG reduction plans. The Task Force recognizes that the accomplishments of each MPO will vary based on their individual resources, staff capacity, and other ongoing planning responsibilities. In addition, assessing resource needs for MPOs will depend on the compatibility of the state requirements with both current and future federal transportation requirements. Planning activities that meet both federal and state rules may be funded with MPOs allocation of federal dollars. Planning activities that are not compatible should be considered unfunded and additional revenue sources will need to be identified. As illustrated in Figure 4, Phases of State Planning to Reduce GHG Emissions, the early sequence is the development of (1) GHG Toolkit, (2) GHG model development, (3) Best Page 20