Title
Resolution of Support of Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for an Allocation of Funds Up to $2,500,000 from the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Revenue Sharing Program and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Necessary Agreements for the Settlers Landing Road Project
Purpose
The City of Hampton has identified a new candidate project for the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (“VDOT’s”) Revenue Sharing program, which is funded on a 50% state and 50% local share basis. The Settlers Landing Road Project would improve vehicular and pedestrian safety by providing consistent lane widths and geometry, ADA- compliant ramps and crossings, and corridor lighting between Eaton Street and Bridge Street. The project will also replace the signal poles at the Bridge Street intersection. There is a planned local match placeholder in the City's FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan for this project area.
...Discussion
See purpose/background.
...Impact
The total estimated project cost is $5,000,000.
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Body
WHEREAS, the City of Hampton (“City”) desires to apply to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (“VDOT's”) fiscal years 2027 and 2028 Revenue Sharing Program for an allocation of up to $2,500,000 to fund the Settlers Landing Road Project, from Eaton Street to Bridge Street (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the City staff recommends the City Council support the Application; and
WHEREAS, if supported, the City of Hampton is required to commit to future funding of this project equal to, or in excess of, any VDOT revenue sharing funds received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, that it hereby:
1. Supports the Application and authorizes the City Manager, or her authorized designee, to submit the Settlers Landing Road Project (“Project”) for considerat...
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