Title
Resolution of Endorsement of FY19-20 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Projects
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton has identified seven projects that potentially qualify for VDOT’s consideration under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program under 23 U.S.C. 133(h). This program funds projects on a 80% Federal and 20% Local share basis. The seven projects are:
1. Mallory Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment I
2. Mellen Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements
3. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Improvements - Segment I
4. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment II
5. Mallory Street Road Diet Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment II
6. Mallory Street Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment III
7. Mallory Street Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment IV
Discussion:
These proposed bike and pedestrian improvement projects are included in the recently adopted Bike Walk Hampton plan. Portions of these projects also are primary or secondary routes in the Birthplace of America Trail study that was recently endorsed by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization.
Impact:
These projects have a 20% local match requirement. Funding for this match will be requested in the upcoming FY19 and FY20 Capital Improvement Plans.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve Resolution
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a resolution be received from the sponsoring local jurisdiction or agency requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") to establish a Transportation Alternatives projects in the City of Hampton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish projects to construct the following seven projects:
1. Mallory Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment I
Estimated total project cost is $642,000
2. Mellen Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements
Estimated total project cost is $442,000
3. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Improvements - Segment I
Estimated total project cost is $594,000
4. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment II
Estimated total project cost is $298,000
5. Mallory Street Road Diet Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment II
Estimated total project cost is $686,000
6. Mallory Street Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment III
Estimated total project cost is $800,000
7. Mallory Street Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment IV
Estimated total project cost is $838,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, hereby agrees to provide a minimum 20 percent matching contribution for these projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, hereby agrees to enter into a project administration agreement with the VDOT and provide the necessary oversight to ensure these projects are developed in accordance with all state and federal requirements for design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of a federally funded transportation project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, will be responsible for maintenance and operating costs of any facility constructed with Transportation Alternatives Program funds unless other arrangements have been made with the Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the City of Hampton subsequently elects to cancel any of these projects, the City of Hampton hereby agrees to reimburse VDOT for the total amount of costs expended by VDOT through the date VDOT is notified of such cancellation. The City of Hampton also agrees to repay any funds previously reimbursed that are later deemed ineligible by the Federal Highway Administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, hereby grants authority for the City Manager to execute project agreements for any approved Transportation Alternatives Set-aside projects for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.