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EXHIBIT A PHASE I—Research, First Prototype Development, and Initial Testing and Evaluation The primary objective of Phase I is to support and achieve the research and development necessary to produce a set of prototype vehicles for thorough testing. Following the testing, an evaluation of the results and experiences shall be conducted to determine the appropriate course of action relative to Phase II. The undersigned parties ("the Partnership") agree to contribute financial resources and in- kind staff expertise to achieve the Phase I objective described above and as may be subsequently established by the Partnership. There are two key elements of the initiative that require said financial resources: A) Program Administration and Coordination, and B) Research and Development. A) Program Administration and Coordination: A preliminary financial contribution for 2008 shall be made by each member of the Partnership (in accordance with Exhibit 1) to establish the basic program and budgetary needs, including the initial funding of program administration and management and the development of project and business plans. These moneys will be used to fund contract consultant and other professional services needed to administer the program, establish direction, coordinate key elements, and perform other support needs as determined by the Partnership. The "Program Administration and Coordination" funding needs for 2009 and 2010 shall be evaluated and reviewed by the Partnership, on a timeline conducive to the development of member agency annual budget processes, and financial assessments made accordingly. Such financial and other participation shall initially be limited to Phase I, currently anticipated to go through 2010. The Partnership shall be governed by a Core Leadership Group (CLG). The CLG shall be charged with policy decisions, setting assessment levels, and appropriating"Program Administration and Coordination" funding. Each contributing funding partner shall have one representative vote on the CLG. Kitsap Transit(KT) will act as the custodian and fiscal agent of"Program Administration and Coordination" funds, and shall disburse said funds as appropriated by the CLG on behalf of the Partnership. B) Research and Development The Western Washington University (WWU) Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) will serve as the research and development arm of the Partnership, developing and producing the prototypes with guidance and direction from the transit agency members of the Partnership. Such guidance and direction shall include, but not be limited to significant design parameters and critical performance specifications.