Title
Resolution Requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation Program Two New Projects into its Six-Year Improvement Plan
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (the “City”) applied and was approved for Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) VA Safety funds (part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program). The City was notified that VDOT’s funding will be received on 100% Federal and State share basis beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 for the following projects (collectively the "Projects"):
1. Curve Safety Improvements - Installing curve delineation treatments at six curve locations within the City of Hampton. (Andrews Boulevard, Big Bethel Road & Roberta Drive, Cunningham Drive & Von Schilling Drive, Queen Street at Rockingham Drive, Semple Farm Road & Frazier Court and Semple Farm Road at Peppermint Way)
2. Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossings - Installation of pedestrian crossings at unsignalized intersections systematically at five intersections throughout the City of Hampton.
In accordance with the VDOT project allocation procedures, in order to receive VDOT funding support, City Council must request by resolution that VDOT program each highway project; and must authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute project administration agreements and any other City/State Agreements for implementation of these Projects. Once approved and programmed, VDOT will allocate sufficient federal and state funds to fully fund the Projects. Both Projects have been included in the Council Approved FY2026 Budget. The funds are to be paid on a reimbursement basis from VDOT to the City following the expenditure of City funds.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background Above.
Impact:
The projects are funded with 100% State and Federal funds.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) project funding allocation procedures, the City Council, by resolution, must request VDOT to program highway projects in the City of Hampton (the “City”);
WHEREAS, VDOT will allocate sufficient federal and state funds to fully fund such projects;
WHEREAS, VDOT has indicated and it is prepared to program VA Safety funds to be used by the City for two projects and has assigned UPC numbers to those projects. The projects being specifically identified as follows (collectively the “Projects”):
A. Curve Safety Improvements Project, UPC 125079; and
B. Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossings Project, UPC 125081.
WHEREAS, the funds received from VDOT for the Projects will be paid on a reimbursement basis to the City following the expenditure of City funds; and
WHEREAS, project administration agreements with VDOT are necessary for securing VDOT commitment on those funds for the Projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA that for the purposes of the Projects:
A. That the Virginia Department of Transportation is requested to program VA Safety funds into the Six-Year Improvement Plan for the City for the herein referenced Projects; and
B. 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.