Title
Resolution Requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation Program Seven (7) New Capital Projects into Its 6-Year Improvement Plan
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City has requested that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) program seven (7) new capital projects into the 6-Year Improvement Plan. Those projects will be fully funded with either federal or state funds. VDOT requires that the City execute certain project administration agreements to secure that funding.
Discussion:
In accordance with VDOT project allocation procedures, City Council must request by resolution that VDOT program certain highway projects in the City of Hampton. In addtion, VDOT requires that through that resolution, the City Council grant authority for the City Manager to execute project administration agreements and any other agreements, such as City/State/CSX Agreements, necessary for the implementation of those projects. Funds awarded are paid on a reimbursement basis following the expenditure of City funds.
Impact:
The City will receive $2,273,000 of State and Federal funds for the CIP Budget and the projects will update and improve the City's roadway infrastructure.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, Virginia Department of Transporation (VDOT) project allocation procedures require that a city council, by resolution, request VDOT to program highway projects;
WHEREAS, VDOT will allocate sufficient federal and state funds to fully fund such projects;
WHEREAS, the City's Department of Public Works (Public Works) has seven (7) new highway projects eligible for the VDOT program;
WHEREAS, CSX Transportation, Inc (CSXT) will administer and install the proposed improvements for three (3) of those projects;
WHEREAS, VDOT requires the City to execute project administration agreements with VDOT and CSXT to secure VDOT commitment on the fed...
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