City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LEAH RILEY, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the FY 2028 State of Good Repair Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution to submit an application for a competitive grant to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the FY 2028 State of Good Repair (SGR) Locality-Owned Bridge Program for funding up to $2,200,000 for planned capital maintenance and repairs.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution to support an application for up to $2,200,000 through the VDOT SGR Locality-Owned Bridge Program for capital maintenance and repair of Eisenhower Avenue over Telegraph Road; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept any awarded funds up to or exceeding $2,200,000 for this program and enter into any agreements with VDOT that may be required to receive these funds should the requested allocation be approved.
BACKGROUND: VDOT provides grant funding for repairs, rehabilitation, or replacement of bridges in poor condition, and for replacement of damaged or deteriorated elements to mitigate future deterioration and prolong the life of a bridge structure in fair condition. Allocation of SGR Locality-Owned Bridge Program funding is needs-based and is intended to supplement the current level of funding by localities. No local match is required.
DISCUSSION: The bridges eligible for funding are identified by VDOT through Bridge Condition Reports and assigned SGR scores. Staff compared the VDOT SGR scores with the City’s Bridge Repairs CIP program for FY 2027 through FY 2036. Based on VDOT parameters for this grant, staff identified Eisenhower Avenue over Telegraph Road in most need of rehabilitation to preserve and extend the life of the structure. This grant will allow the City to continue implementing the remainder of the capital improvement plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: SGR grants do not require a local match. The application reflects the estimated project cost up to $2,200,000. Funding from this grant will allow the City to repair this bridge with bridge maintenance funds and be eligible for reimbursement of the costs.
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1. Resolution
STAFF:
Lisa Robrahn, Assistant Director, T&ES
Alicia Wright, Assistant Director, T&ES
Mary Alice Winston, Division Chief, T&ES
Lisa Jaatinen, Civil Engineer IV, T&ES