Title
Resolution to Amend the FY2026 City Council Budget to Accept and Appropriate $1,010,000 from the Virginia Department of Transportation in Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission Funding to the Capital Fund (Capital Projects Fund) for Three Projects
Purpose
In support of the Hampton Roads Express Lane (HREL) network, funding has been identified by Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) for local strategies that will improve the flow of traffic on local roads adjacent to the project construction. As vehicles divert from I-64 mainline, three local strategies, which include (1) CCTV Camera Installation; (2) Signal Timing; and (3) Signal Detection have been identified to be funded on a reimbursement basis for the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk. The projects will be locally administered with support from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and are required to be completed prior to February 2027.
In May 2025, City Council approved resolution 25-0155 to request VDOT to program $1,010,000.00 for the City’s three projects into its Six-Year Improvement Plan. VDOT has assigned project numbers in anticipation of the City's approval of this request and once the allocation is accepted by the City, funding will be available immediately.
Impact
The projects will improve the flow of traffic on local adjacent roads during project construction of the HREL at no cost to the City.
Rec
Approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, by resolution on May 28, 2025, in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) project funding allocation procedures, the City Council, requested that VDOT program the (1) Portable CCTV Cameras and Portable Changeable Message Signs Project, UPC 123926 ($44,450); (2) Signal Timing Updates Project, UPC 126623 ($390,050); and (3) Detection Upgrades at Signalized Intersections Project, UPC 126624 ($575,500) (collectively referred to as the “Projects”);
WHEREAS, VDOT has indicated it is prepared to allocate $1,010,000 of Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission funds to be used by the City for the Projects;
WHEREAS, those funds were not previously included in the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Approved Budget; and
WHEREAS, VDOT will pay those funds to the City on a reimbursement basis following the expenditure of City funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA that it amends the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Approved Budget and hereby agrees to accept from VDOT $1,010,000 in Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission funding and appropriates those funds to the Capital Fund (Capital Projects Fund) for the following Projects:
1.) Portable CCTV Cameras and Portable Changeable Message Signs Project, UPC 123926 ($44,450)
2.) Signal Timing Updates Project, UPC 126623 ($390,050)
3.) Detection Upgrades at Signalized Intersections Project, UPC 126624 ($575,500); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or her authorized designee, is hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney.