Title
Resolution of Support for the SMART SCALE Round 6 Chesapeake Avenue Corridor Improvement Project
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (the “City”) has identified the Chesapeake Avenue Corridor Improvement Project (the "Project") that qualifies for Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) funding consideration under the SMART SCALE program. This program funds projects on a 100% Federal and State reimbursement basis. The Project proposes to construct a shared use path along Chesapeake Avenue on the eastbound side adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay, from Claremont Avenue to LaSalle Avenue, a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (“HRTPO”) provided support for the City’s application at the May 16, 2024 meeting.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background
Impact:
The project is funded with 100% Federal and State Funds.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, the City of Hampton (the “City") must provide a resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) to request VDOT to establish a SMART SCALE project in the City;
WHEREAS, the City has identified the Chesapeake Avenue Corridor Improvement Project (the "Project") that qualifies for VDOT funding consideration under the SMART SCALE Program;
WHEREAS, the Project proposes to construct a shared use path along Chesapeake Avenue from Claremont Avenue to LaSalle Avenue, a distance of approximately 1.5 miles;
WHEREAS, the SMART SCALE Program funds projects on a 100% Federal and State share basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA:
A. That the City Council of Hampton hereby requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a SMART SCALE project in the City to construct the Chesapeake Avenue Corridor Improvement Project;
B. That the City agrees to enter i...
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