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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
2003-161
PRESENTED November 25,200~
ADOPTED November 25, 2003
SUPPORTING LOUDOUN COUNTY BUS TRANSIT SERVICE FOR THE
LEESBURG AREA AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNTY
CONS[DER ALTERNATE SITES FOR THE PROPOSED PARK AND RDE
LOT AT WESTPARK
WHEREAS, the Town Council is supportive of providing transit alternatives to the citizens of
Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council's 2004 legislative agenda for the town's delegation to the
General Assembly stresses the importance of addressing both regional and Leesburg transportation needs
including various roadway improvements, the extension of Bus Rapid Transit to Leesburg and Western
Loudoun, and Park and Ride opportunities for residents; and
WHEREAS, there is a temporary park and ride lot within the limits of Leesburg which serves town
residents and others commuting from outside the town limits; and
WHEREAS, Loudoun County operates the commuter bus transit service county-wide and is looking
for an alternate site to the temporary "Kmart" lot because the lease may expire in July, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the County has proposed the "Westpark" site as a 1 O-year temporary park and ride lot
for the Leesburg area; and
WHEREAS, following the town's public meeting for community feedback on the County plan, with
neighbors concern regarding location and the potential lost revenue.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. That the Town Council affirms its support tbr a permanent and temporary, il'
necessary, park and ride lot to serve Leesburg residents.
SECTION II. That the Town Council recommends to the Board of Supervisors that the County find
an alternate site to "Westpark" for use as a park and ride lot, with town staff to provide assistance as
RESOLUTION:
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SUPPORTING LOUDOUN COUNTY BUS TRANSIT AND
RECOMMENDING THE COUNTY CONSIDER ALTERNATE SITES FOR
THE PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE LOT AT WESTPARK
necessary. To aid the process, Stratford, the new school site, Kmart, Leegate, and Leesburg Commons sites
should be considered.
SECTION m. That the County provide the following information to the town so that the
town has adequate data to assist in the site selection process:
1. What is the budget for the permanent parking lot? Are funds for acquisition, design,
construction and operation? Or are there operating funds from another source?
2. Can funds be used for a surface lot or a garage?
3. Is there a specific location identified for the permanent lot?
4. Have any offers been made to property owners for a permanent lot? For what price and
acreage?
5. What is the budget for the temporary parking lot? What does this include (i.e. acquisition,
design, construction, operations)?
6. What is the basis for needing a 1 O-year lease?
7. Can a parcel be purchased as a temporary site?
8. Can the Bolen Park site or another County property be used for temporary parking since this
park is not funded until 2006?
9. What sites outside the town limits have been considered? Why were they not appropriate
sites?
10. Is there a master plan for commuter parking sites countywide? What was the 300 space size
for the permanent lot based upon?
11. What is the budget for road improvements at the Westpark site?
12. What are the terms of the grant agreement? (i.e. eligible activities, timing of expenses,
etc.)
PASSED this 25th day of November 2003.
ATTEST:
lerk of CounCil
R03 :parkridelot
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg