Title
Resolution Authorizing a Petition to the Commonwealth Transportation Board to Transfer Certain Real Property Acquired for the Construction of a Portion of Aberdeen Road and Pine Avenue to the City of Hampton Pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 33.2-1001 and 33.2-907
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In or around 2012, staff became aware that title to a number of right-of-way projects administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) were not transferred to the City upon completion. Sporadic guidance has been received from VDOT over the years regarding its process; however, conclusive direction was not forthcoming until recently. This resolution is being presented for Council consideration to enable staff to engage in VDOT’s process to transfer certain real property from the Commonwealth to the City.
Construction of a portion of Aberdeen Road (aka Newport News Connector) and Pine Avenue between W. Pembroke Avenue and the Newport News city line as shown on VDOT plans entitled “Hampton Roads Project Newport News Connector, Contract N-1” (the Project) began with VDOT acquiring approximately 5 parcels from 1957 to 1958, including a net length of 1500 feet more or less, resulting in the Project site as illustrated on the attached Exhibit (the “Property”). Staff recommends approval of the resolution to enable the City to assume its rights and responsibilities of ownership of the Property.
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Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution
Body
WHEREAS, in the normal course of right-of-way acquisition for road construction administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”), the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “Commonwealth”) transfers real property of right-of-way projects to the localities upon completion of the projects;
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth acquired parcels of real estate for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a portion ...
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