Title
Resolution Requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to Program into the Six-Year Improvement Plan, and to Authorize the City Manager or her Designee to Execute Agreements, for Twelve (12) Projects
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City has requested that VDOT program twelve new projects into the Six-Year Improvement Plan. These projects are funded with either Federal, State, and Local funds. Project Administration Agreements with VDOT are necessary for securing the State and Federal Funds.
Discussion:
The VDOT Six-Year Improvement Program has just been approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, which includes 12 new projects for the City of Hampton (the "City") totaling $5,891,630. In accordance with the VDOT project allocation procedures, City Council must request by resolution that VDOT program a highway project in the City; and City Council must authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute project administration agreements and City/State Agreements for implementation of these projects. These funds are reimbursable and are paid on a reimbursement basis following the expenditure of City funds.
On October 11, 2017, City Council approved Resolution No. 17-0320 in support of the following two Revenue Sharing projects:
1. Freeman Drive Extension: $1,300,000
2. N. King Street Phase 4: $300,000
On October 11, 2017, City Council also approved Resolution No. 17-0319 in support of the following three Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects:
1. Mellen Street Bike & Pedestrian Improvements: $442,000
2. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Improvements - Segment I: $594,000
3. Mercury Boulevard Road Diet & Bike & Pedestrian Improvements - Segment II: $298,000
This resolution requests the VDOT to program the ...
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