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- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, OCTOBER 24, 1989
A regular Meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 10
Loudoun Street, S. W., Leesburg, Virginia on October 24, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called
to order by the Mayor, with the invocation given by Mr. Tolbert and the Salute to the Flag led by
Mervin Jackson. Present were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers James E. Clem, Christine
M. Forester, Donald A. Kimball, Claxton E. Lovin, William P. Mulokey and John W. Tolbert, Jr. Also
present were Planning Commissioners: Jackson, Williams Vaughan, Belles and Forester. Staff present
were: Town Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Assistant Town Manager Steve C. Brown, Director of Planning,
Zoning and Development Katherine Imhoff, Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A.
Mason, Public Information Officer Susan Farmer and Town Attorney George Martin.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - #ZM-113 SYCOLIN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROFFER
- AMENDMENT REQUEST
Mr. Minor - reported that the proffers were received on Thursday of last week and that a staff
report will be given to the Planning Commission. Ms. Imhoff stated that this was a request by the
Sycolin Business Partnership to amend a proffer that covers 17.5 acres of land. This is one condition
of proffer number 19 that speaks of the uses for parcels A and 13-1. Parcel B-1 is the subject of this
public hearing. This proffered condition speaks of the mix of uses as being; 30% warehousing, 30%
office, 30% research and development manufacturing and 10% auxiliary. Specifically, because of the way
this proffer was set up the development of one piece of land affects another. This makes it difficult for
people who are trying to develop these properties and also becomes difficult for town staff from an
enforcement standpoint to really keep track of what has developed and what percentages are being
filled. The applicant proposes to have commercial office buildings and office uses ancillary to other
permitted uses as a permitted use. Warehousing would be a permitted use, but limiting the square
footage of the warehouse. Auxiliary, rather than 10% there would be a maximum square footage limit.
The applicant is suggesting a maximum square footage for research, development, assembly, fabrication
and light manufacturing. Also outdoor storage by Council approval is requested. This amendment that
is being proposed provides a much broader range of bi-right uses. There are some significant changes
from what has been previously approved. Staff is in the process of analyzing what the full impact of
these changes would be. This area is recommended for high development, corporate office, hi-tech
research, light manufacturing, wholesale assembly and trade. Ms. Imhoff noted that this property was
close to the Leesburg Airpark Business Center and Tavistock.
Mayor Sevila asked Ms. Imhoff when this subject will come before the Council again. Ms.
Imhoff replied that the Planning Commission will need to vote on this within 30 days.
Mr. Norman Myers, 7B Loudoun Street, S.W., addressed the Council on this issue. This
property is directly across from the Leesburg Airport and adjacent to the Ward Component Plant to
the south and the Tavistock project on the north. If he were to make an analogy on this property and
compare it to the retail world, he would like to be able to sell $100 dollar cashmere s•lis at Whites -
this way there would not be as many sales and he would not have to deal with as many customers,
but would still get the highest possible dollar per ticket item. Our intention for this property is to have
commercial office buildings. That is what we would like to have but we don't know what else is going
around this property. If professional office space and office building does not work and the market does
not go that way, then we need to have some warehousing. Like a bank facility that would have offices
and would need to handle checks and a lot of paper work, for example, so they could have some
warehousing. The auxiliary is just ancillary - commercial uses, possibly a convenient store integrated
with one of the buildings. I don't see a shopping center there at all - its not the proper location for
one. Another possibility is manufacturing. Leesburg is not a manufacturing town. The labor force
is not such that a lot of manufacturing is envisioned. But there should be some provision to have some
type of assembly work or research work that is not harmful or detrimental to the environment and does
not create a lot of noise. Another suggestion is the possibility of using Council approval for outdoor
storage - it does cut down on the time that it takes in the process for approval of outdoor storage. This
is generally an acceptable use in a PDIP district as a special exception or special approval. The
commercial antennas and relay stations were proffered out - other than for some minor internal use
or communication uses.
Mr. Mulokev - stated that tonight the Council will be voting on legislation that would allow the
installation of a light at the Sycolin Road and Route 15 Bypass intersection. This is something that
Council is doing most reluctantly rather than putting in an overpass, in order to avoid any lose of life,
and is necessitated by the increased traffic on Sycolin Road. What kind of additional traffic might be
generated by warehousing facilities on Sycolin Road? Mr. Myers explained that warehousing use is the
lowest generator of automobile and truck traffic. Two or three years in the future, Battlefield Parkway
will take a lot of traffic off of the bypass. He agrees that it is a horrible thing to install a traffic light
on the bypass, because it will clog up the movement on the bypass.
Mr. Kimball - noted that the town does not have any financial resources for an overpass at this
intersection and wondered if this would be a consideration of the developers for proffers to help the
community at large. Mr. Mulokey stated that if the problems are not solved at the bypass it will
detract from the value of the property along Sycolin Road. Everyone will be a loser if there is traffic
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Mr. Clem - asked how many acres Mr. Myers had. Mr. Myers stated 17.5 acres which is minor
compared to some of the other users along this area.
Mayor Sevila - suggested that Ms. Imhoff and staff make a careful analysis of these
transportation issues with the Planning Commission on November 2 and report back to Council on the
analysis. Mr. Minor stated that the applicant has already received permission for the research and
development, warehousing and office uses. Theoretically the concept of this proffer was not to provide
any additional intensity of development of that property, but was a refinement of the proffers to help
the town with the administration. He believes that the applicant is potentially and has inadvertently
enhanced the value of the property through these proffers. He is not sure that this warrants a
revisiting of the transportation proffers and is sure that the applicant will probably resist that. The
town has a regional transportation system valued at approximately $98 million. When the town collects
cash proffers, some of those funds are allocated toward those kinds of improvements which include the
overpass. At this juncture the town has not collected enough money. In two or three years the town
should be able to collect enough money from development, combined with public funds to do something
meaningful to the regional transportation system - it may be widening the bypass, putting in the
overpass or other improvements.
Mr. Williams - asked Mr. Myers what the expected square footage for each office building is
proposed to be. Mr. Myers stated that the maximum.square footage is regulated by the original
rezoning amendment which is .4 FAR. The total allowable density for this tract of land is about
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300,000 square feet.
The public hearing was closed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in
writing for a period of ten days. On motion of Mr. Lovin, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, this matter was
referred to the Planning Commission meeting of November 2.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Councilmember Comments
Mr. Mulokey noted that tonight's Council meeting was being broadcast on Channel 15 and noted
the new text generator also on Channel 15 which the cable company has implemented on the municipal
channel. He congratulated Barbara Markland for the fine work she has done at putting the Town
Council agenda on this channel. He encourages the citizens to look at Channel 15 for agendas for all
of the Council meetings and future Planning Commission meetings.
He had the privilege of attending a program at the high school in honor of General George
C. Marshall sponsored by the Key and Keyette Clubs. He congratulated Joy Lynn Hannah and
Harrison Montgomery, presidents of the respective dubs for the fine program.
Mr. Lovin attended the VML conference at Tysons Corner. He congratulated the town staff
that helped acquire the trophy for the golf tournament.
The Key and Keyette Club of the high school presented a check, in the amount of $4,000.00
to the George C. Marshall Home Preservation Fund. A bicycle marathon was sponsored by the dubs
to collect the money for Dodona Manor. He noted that a small program will be held on Wednesday,
October 25, at Dodona Manor.
He also noted the 23rd Annual Kiwanis - Leesburg Halloween Parade to be held on October
31, 1989 at 6:15 p.m.
Mr. Clem commended Mr. Williams and the ad hoc committee for the fine work they did on
the zoning district amendments. He thanked the Loudoun Museum for the nice dinner prepared for
Council and staff. It was an excellent meal.
Mr. Kimball attended the Leesburg Economic Development Forum at the armory. It was a very
worthwhile activity. There was an extensive agenda of events and roundtable discussions. This was
the first and he hopes it will continue in the future.
Mrs. Forester thanked Mr. Mason for his letter to the Potomac Crossing citizens regarding
the bond reduction for section 1E.
She noted that Mr. Williams attended his first Planning Commission meeting last week. The
Planning Commission will be holding a site visit at Potomac Crossing on Thursday to look at several
sites dealing with phases 2 and 3.
Mr. Tolbert thought that the Halloween parade has been going on for at least 30 years.
Manager's Report
Mr. Minor noted that the Council did receive a written copy of the Activity Report and
mentioned that the parade is highlighted in the Lamplighter.
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The town received a Certificate of Merit from the public affairs group of the VML. They
presented the town with the Award of Excellence, Innovation and Communications for 1989 for the
Lamplighter. Susan Farmer attended the luncheon where this award was presented to her. This is
the second award received for the Lamplighter. Staff thinks this is the finest newsletter published by
any locality in Virginia. The town is very proud of it and will continue to strive for future recognition
for the newsletter. Thanks to Susan Farmer, the newsletter is now getting out on time.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Sevila acknowledged the outstanding job done by Mr. Minor and Mr. Brown and staff
for participating in the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Development Forum at the armory.
It was very well attended, approximately 160 business representatives. The whole idea of the forum
was to attract quality business to the Leesburg area. He also thanked Gary Huff, Katherine Imhoff,
Thomas Mason and Susan Farmer.
.Last week at the Planning and Zoning Committee, Council publicly recognized members of the
Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee. The Mayor wished to present a Certificate of Appreciation to
all members of this committee. Mr. Fred Williams was the only member present to receive his
certificate. These certificates are to recognize the committee's efforts during the 14 week period of the
review, revision, analysis and update of the town's Zoning Ordinance.
Legislation
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolutions were proposed as
consent items and unanimously adopted.
89-218 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT GRANT TO VIRGINIA POWER FOR IDA
LEE PARK UTILITY SERVICE
WHEREAS, an easement is required by Virginia Power to route their underground service to
the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center and the Park and Recreation Department Offices in the Ida Lee
Farmhouse; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide electrical service to both of these facilities; and
WHEREAS, this agreed upon routing is in conformance with the Park Master Plan and does
111 not•conflict with other utilities:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The easement for electrical services is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to sign the
easement agreement.
89-219 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN OFFER TO JAMES AND BERNICE MURRAYFOR
FEE SIMPLE PURCHASE OF 2.3033 ACRES NEEDED FOR THE SOUTH RUNWAY
EXTENSION AT THE LEESBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-201 authorized fee simple purchase offer to Lee and Sue Mayes
for the property needed to establish a clear zone for the airport runway extension; and
WHEREAS, the defendants have offered to settle the case by conveying the fee simple title to
the land for the sum of $300,000; and
WHEREAS, the settlement is in the public interest and is approved by the FAA; and
WHEREAS, the FAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia will fund 95% of the land acquisition
costs:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. James and Bernice Murray are hereby offered the sum of $300,000 for the
purchase of fee simple title to the 2.3033 acres, more or less, shown on the plat and description made
by Ross, France and Ratcliff, Ltd. dated August 20, 1987, on condition that the title is free and clear
of all defects, liens or encumbrances and insurable without exception. The property will be conveyed
according to the plat and description described above by good and proper deed, with General Warranty
and English Covenants of Title.
SECTION II. The attorneys for the town are authorized to dismiss the case when the deed
has been recorded. The payment already made pursuant to the early entry order shall be credited
against the purchase price and the taxes shall be pro-rated to the date of delivery of the deed.
89-220 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN OFFER TO LEE AND SUE MAYES FOR FEE SIMPLE
PURCHASE OF 1.2981 ACRES NEEDED FOR THE SOUTH RUNWAY
EXTENSION AT THE LEESBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-203 authorized fee simple purchase offer to Lee and Sue Mayes
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for the property needed to establish a dear zone for the airport runway extension; and
WHEREAS, the defendants have offered to settle the case by conveying the fee simple title to
the land for the sum of $205,000; and
WHEREAS, the settlement is in the public interest and is approved by the FAA; and •
WHEREAS, the FAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia will fund 95% of the land acquisition
costs:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Lee and Sue Mayes are hereby offered the sum of $205,000 for the purchase of
fee simple title to the 1.2981 acres, more or less, shown on the plat and description made by Ross,
France and Ratcliff, Ltd. dated August 20, 1987, on condition that the title is free and clear of all
defects, liens or encumbrances and insurable without exception. The property will be conveyed
according to the plat and description described above by good and proper deed, with General Warranty
and English Covenants of Title.
SECTION II. The attorneys for the Town are authorized to dismiss the case when the deed
has been recorded. The payment already made pursuant to the early entry order shall be credited
against the purchase price and the taxes shall be pro-rated to the date of delivery of the deed.
89-221 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LOUDOUN TRUCK CENTER FOR
PROCUREMENT OF A DUMP TRUCK
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg duly advertised and received bids on October 12, 1989 from
three prospective equipment suppliers to provide a dump truck in accordance with published
specifications and pursuant to State and local procurement laws; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the dump truck was Loudoun
Truck Center of Purcellville, Virginia, in the amount of $33,111.32:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to issue a standard purchase
order to Loudoun Truck Center of Purcellville, Virginia in the amount of $33,111.32 for the purchase
of a 1990 International Model 4700 dump truck.
SECTION II. An appropriation is hereby made from the unappropriated Utility Fund balance
in the amount of $33,111.32 to Utility Lines Equipment Account Number 3120.700.090.300 for this
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89-222 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION IN POTOMAC CROSSING SECTION lE
WHEREAS, The Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date in Potomac Crossing Section lE and certified that the value of work
performed exceeds $384,118.00; and •
WHEREAS, an irrevocable letter of credit from Chevy Chase Federal Savings Bank in the
amount of $458,000.00 has been provided by the developer and approved by Council to guarantee
. installation of public improvements for Potomac Crossing Section 1E.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The irrevocable letter of credit from Chevy Chase Federal Savings Bank in the
amount of $458,000.00 is reduced to $91,600.00.
SECTION H. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the irrevocable
letter of credit has been reduced as outlined in Section I of this resolution, and that this reduction does
not constitute acceptance of public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibilities
outlined in the contract for public improvements for Potomac Crossing Section 1E.
89-223 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION IN LAWSON ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK
WHEREAS, The Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date in Lawson Road Industrial Park and certified that the value of work
performed exceeds $51,520.00; and
WHEREAS, an irrevocable letter of credit from The National Bank of Northern Virginia in the •
amount of $64,400.00 has been provided by the developer and approved by Council to guarantee
installation of public improvements for Lawson Road Industrial Park.
• THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
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SECTION I. The irrevocable letter of credit from The National Bank of Northern Virginia in
the amount of $64,000.00 is reduced to $12,800.00.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the irrevocable
letter of credit has been reduced as outlined in Section I of this resolution, and that this reduction does
not constitute acceptance of public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibilities
outlined in the contract for public improvements for Lawson Road Industrial Park.
89-224 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION IN FAIRWAY MANOR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, The Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date in Fairway Manor Subdivision and certified that the value of work
performed exceeds $308,800.00; and
WHEREAS, an irrevocable letter of credit from Perpetual Savings Bank in the amount of
$386,000.00 has been provided by the developer and approved by Council to guarantee installation of
public improvements for the Fairway Manor Subdivision.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The irrevocable letter of credit from Perpetual Savings Bank in the amount of
$386,000.00 is reduced to $77,200.00.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the irrevocable
letter of credit has been reduced as outlined in Section I of this resolution, and that this reduction does
not constitute acceptance of public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibilities
outlined in the contract for public improvements for the Fairway Manor Subdivision.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Kimball, Lavin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay:- None
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-225 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING THE SIGNALIZATION OF THE SYCOLIN ROAD/ROUTE
15/BY-PASS AS AN INTERIM TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURE
WHEREAS, the intersection of Sycolin Road and the Route 7/15 by-pass has experienced 17.
right angle accidents in the last three years; and
WHEREAS, the recent opening of the Cool Spring Elementary School, and the prospects for
rapid commercial and residential development in this area will mean a substantial increase in traffic
movenients at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, while the 1989 Town Plan calls for a future over-pass at this intersection, no state,
county, private or local funds are available to pay the multi-million dollar cost for this facility; and
WHEREAS, the town manager in a letter dated September 12, 1989, requested that the
Northern Virginia District of VDOT begin design of a traffic signal to be installed at this intersection;
and -
WHEREAS, both the County Board of Supervisors and Board of Education have expressed
concerns about this intersection to the Northern Virginia District of VDOT; and
WHEREAS, this section of the by-pass is maintained by VDOT; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg's Department of Engineering and Public Works has recommended
signalization of this intersection as the most effective traffic safety measure; and
WHEREAS, closure of the median would have adverse economic impacts on the Sycolin Road
corridor and would create additional traffic safety problems along South King Street; and
WHEREAS, while reluctant to support signalization of an intersection along a limited access
highway, this Council recognizes that future signalization of other at-grade intersections along the by-
pass is inevitable as interim measures until funds are available to construct appropriate interchanges
and over-passes as called for in the Town Plan; and
WHEREAS, the VDOT district engineer's office advises that they intend to signalize this
intersection:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The proposed signalization of the Sycolin Road/Route 7/15 intersection at the
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expense of VDOT is endorsed as an interim traffic safety measure and VDOT is encouraged to ensure
that flashing warning signals and other appropriate signage is installed to advise-motorists of the
signalized intersection.
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SECTION H. This Council intends to request removal of this signal at the time access to
Sycolin Road is afforded via the Dulles Toll Road extension and Battlefield Parkway interchange.
SECTION III. The manager is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the Loudoun
County Board of Supervisors, Loudoun County School Board and VDOT District Engineer.
Mr. Kimball explained that he was absent at the last committee meeting where this item was
discussed and asked to be briefed on past discussions.
Mr. Mulokey stated that this is a public safety issue - even though this is an undesirable
solution to have to take, the fact is that the town's citizens are at risk at this intersection.
Mayor Sevila stated that this resolution is before Council for public relations,political expediency
and showing the public that the Council is concerned and did react to the inquiries received from both
the School Board and Board of Supervisors, which asked the Town to do something at this intersection.
The Council wishes to go on record as to what is being done as a responsive Council to a legitimate
safety issue that was brought to the Council's attention.
Mr. Kimball questioned the legitimacy of projecting the need for an overpass at this intersection,
years ago and taking the proper steps to insure that there was an overpass that would serve all the
public better than a traffic light. He agrees that there has to be some relief at this intersection but
is troubled about coming to this point so rapidly. He trusts that in the future, with the additional staff,
that the town can make better projections for the town at large.
Mayor Sevila stated that this has nothing to do with planning or projections. He explained that
citizens came before the Council in 1982 asking for a light at this intersection. The Council, at that
time, did not want a light there. The town has to hope that as development occurs and traffic
increases, at that intersection, the town, the development community or VDOT will all be in a position
to build an overpass that will obviate the need for signalization on the town's bypass.
Mr. Clem stated that three things need to pointed out; first the life safety issue, second this will
give a break in the traffic, and lastly, surely the town's traffic engineer will design the light so that it '
is free-flowing traffic until a car comes down Sycolin Road requesting to cross-over.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-226 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VDOT ROUTE 7
CORRIDOR PLAN
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A Notice of Public Hearing to consider adoption of revisions to the VDOT Route 7 Corridor
Plan, prepared March 16, 1986 by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Town of Leesburg
shall be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This notice shall be published on October 26, 1989
and November 2, 1989 for public hearing on November 14, 1989 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
10 Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Kimball, Lavin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Lovin, the following resolution was proposed and
e , unanimously adopted.
89-227 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BENGSTON, DEBELL, ELKIN &
TITUS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BELT.F WOOD
COMMONS OUTFALL & WEST LOUDOUN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
WHEREAS, these two projects have been identified as Capital Improvement Projects to be
accomplished this year, and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was issued by the Department of Engineering and Public
Works to consulting engineering firms to provide design services and construction administration; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee chose Bengston, DeBell, Elkin & Titus as the highest
ranked firm and recommends award to Bengston, DeBell, Elkin & Titus:
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THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Manager is authorized and directed to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Town in an
amount not to exceed $80,000.00 with Bengston, DeBell, Elkin & Titus, for professional services as
required by the Town of Leesburg,
Mr. Minor stated that Art•Woods of BDE&T was present to hopefully observe the favorable
consideration of this resolution.
. Mayor Sevila welcomed Mr. Woods to the Council meeting and stated that BDE&T received the
highest recommendation from the review committee that considered the proposals received for this
project .
Mr. Mulokey as the councilmanic representative to the selection committee, stated that
BDE&T's proposal was an excellent one and congratulated the firm. He also stated that this is one
action that is being taken by the Council to be proud of. It is a situation that the public brought before •
the Council during the budget planning process and has been an opportunity for Council to respond
to the public and to correct the problem.
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Mayor Sevila stated that this is the way the town's Capital Improvements Program works. We
as a Council and staff assign various priorities to projects that must be accomplished over a five year
period. This project was in one of the distant out-years of the five year plan and deserved to be moved
up to attend to a bad situation. By Council consensus this project was moved up to this year and is
now going to be resolved.
On motion of Mr. Mulokey, seconded by Mr. Clem, the meeting was adjourned.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg •
Clerk of Council •