Title
Resolution Requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation Program Pine Chapel Corridor Improvements Project into its Six-Year Improvement Plan
Purpose
The City of Hampton (the “City”) applied and was approved for Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) Revenue Share Funding for the Pine Chapel Road Corridor Improvements Project (“Project”). The Project will construct a sidewalk on the south side of Pine Chapel Road from Coliseum Drive to Saville Row, utilizing a road diet and pedestrian focused improvements that include crosswalks and realigned intersections.
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. The Project has been included in the Council Approved FY2025 Budget. The Project will be fully funded with State and Local funds to be paid on a reimbursement basis to the City following the expenditure of City funds.
Impact
The project is funded with 44% State funds and 56% local match.
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, if approved, VDOT will allocate sufficient state funds to fund such projects;
WHEREAS, VDOT has indicated and it is prepared to program Revenue Share Funds to be used by the City for the Pine Chapel Corridor Improvements Project (the “Project”) and has assigned UPC 120901 to the Project;
WHEREAS, the funds received from VDOT for the Project will be paid on a reimbursement basis to the City following the expenditure of City funds...
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