HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005_10_25_r170The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED October 25, 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-170
ADOPTED October 25, 2005
A RESOLUTION:
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE APPLICATION FOR A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE REPLACEMENT OF
STREETLIGHTS IN THE LEESBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an important element of Leesburg's Town plan and Town
Council vision; and
WHEREAS, the installation of new structures will enhance the downtown streetscape and
preserve and maintain the identity and character of the Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the new streetlights will improve the orderly movement of traffic and provide safe
pedestrian access to Historic Downtown Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Dominion Power will install and maintain the new downtown streetlights;
and
WHEREAS, the town is eligible for a Transportation Enhancement Grant that could be used to
fund the replacement of streetlights; and
WHEREAS, a public notice has been posted of the intent to apply for grant funds; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board allocation procedures, it is
necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local
government or state agency in order for the Virginia Department of Transportation to accept an
application for a transportation enhancement project in the town; and
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Council requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a
project for the replacement of streetlights in the Historic District.
A RESOLUTION:
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ENDORSING THE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE APPLICATION FOR A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE REPLACEMENT OF STREETLIGHTS
IN THE LEESBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT
SECTION II. The Town Manager is authorized to execute any and all of the documents
associated with the grant.
SECTION III. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to pay a minimum 20 percent of the total
cost for planning and design of this project, and that, if the town subsequently elects to cancel this project,
the town hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total amount of
costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation.
PASSED this 25th day of October 2005.
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