HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019_09_24_R137 Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 Revenue Sharing Program Funding for the Edwards Ferry Road NE Sidewalk Improvement ProjectThe Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-137
PRESENTED: September 24, 2019
ADOPTED: September 24, 2019
A RESOLUTION: ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2021
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE EDWARDS
FERRY ROAD NE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Revenue Sharing Program
provides funding to local governments to construct, improve, or maintain the highway system within
that jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Revenue Sharing Program provides funding for 50% of eligible project
costs, with the local government responsible for the remainder of the project costs; and
WHEREAS, VDOT is accepting applications for Revenue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year
2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg desires to submit an application for the Edwards Ferry
Road NE Sidewalk improvement project to be funded through the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Edwards Ferry Road NE Sidewalk improvement project is included in the
Town's Fiscal Year 2020 — 2025 Capital Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg desires to submit an application for $500,000 in VDOT
Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue Sharing funds to be matched with $500,000 in local funding derived from
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 30% funds, and other potential future funding sources.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Council supports this application for VDOT Fiscal Year 2021
Revenue Sharing Program funds for the Edwards Ferry Road Sidewalk improvement project.
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A RESOLUTION: ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2021
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE EDWARDS
FERRY ROAD NE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SECTION II. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to provide its share of the total cost for
preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction of these projects in accordance with the
project financial documents.
SECTION III. The Town of Leesburg will be responsible for maintenance and operating
costs of the facility as constructed unless other arrangements have been made with VDOT.
SECTION IV. If the Town of Leesburg subsequently elects to cancel the project, the Town
of Leesburg hereby agrees to reimburse VDOT for the total amount of costs expended by VDOT
through the date VDOT is notified of such cancellation. The Town of Leesburg also agrees to repay
any funds previously reimbursed that are later deemed ineligible by VDOT.
SECTION V. The Town of Leesburg hereby grants authority for the Town Manager to apply
for funds and execute project administration agreements, as well as other documents necessary for
approved projects.
PASSED this 24th day of September, 2019.
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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Funding for the Edwards Ferry Road NE Sidewalk Improvement Project