. >> the tjpa has a legal bench that includes council that is available for the pla. over the last 10 years. the transbay joint powers has managed the budget and we -- i believe every year have remained within that budget. i think this is separate to look forward that we are now heavy in construction what kinds of issues or concerns may come before the agency and to prepare for those and be able to respond to those. even if this board were to approve the recommended program budget would still continue to improve the annual budget every year including the line item and to make considerations at that time as you see what issues are before the agency. >> as you see that coming back to you getting your opinions, thoughts, guidance. you could also come back evident to show you the budget line item. i would be happy to have you raise it. i think we need to keep the same amount that we've had in the past 10 years. we've never exceeded our budget. we are very prudent and very careful. council, the rates are much lower than you would get in the market. >> okay. director harper

>> good morning, directors, tjpa staff. i'm the principal of a small company, we specialize in quality assurance, quality control services, with disadvantage business enterprise located in san francisco in the mission district. we are pleased to say that our friends was one of the firms listed on the bids steel package. this contract means a great deal to our firm and we absolute support of the package for the tjpa staff has put forward. this you for putting forward this amazing project. >> i'm here with my husband mica. i too want to underscore my support for the phase one budget for the transit center. we worked to find new and relative ways to communicate our values to the subcontractors . calcon is proud to be the owners. thank you for understanding how important to the bay area as a whole. although i know that this is a regional project thank you for outreaching and encourages local firms to compete for these types of opportunities is very much appreciated. i apologize we're actually going to lose members of this board