Title
Resolution Requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation Program Incorporate Two New Capital Projects into its Six-Year Improvement Plan
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (the "City") applied and was approved for Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") SMART SCALE funding for two projects, subject to receipt of a formal resolution from the City requesting that those projects be added to VDOT's Six-Year Improvement Plan. The City was notified that VDOT's funding will be received on a 100% Federal and State share basis beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 for the following projects:
1. North Campus Parkways Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements; and
2. North King Street Corridor Improvements Segment 5.
Discussion:
The improvement projects are consistent with long-range goals of the City as follows: (1) North Campus Parkways Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements support the creation of the Birthplace of America Trail and make connections to the Matteson Trail; (2) North King Street Pedestrian Improvements Segment 5 will create a complete pedestrian network along North King Street for non-motorized users.
These projects will be fully funded with Federal and State funds, to be paid on a reimbursement basis to the City following expenditure of City funds. This resolution requests VDOT to program the City's two new capital projects into its Six-Year Improvement Plan and to authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the project agreements and other project-related documents as needed.
Impact:
These projects are funded with 100% Federal and State funds.
Recommendation:
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 "...
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