City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTA?EDA, 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 2026 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 2026 State of Good Repair (SGR) Locality-Owned Bridge Program for funding up to $2,000,000 for planned capital maintenance and repairs.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution (Attachment 1) to support an application for up to $2,000,000 through the VDOT SGR Locality-Owned Bridge Program for capital maintenance and repair of Duke Street Bridge over Holmes Run;
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit this Resolution 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 (otherwise known as structurally deficient) or replacement of damaged or deteriorated elements to mitigate future deterioration and prolong the life of the bridge structure in fair condition through its State of Good Repair Locality-Owned Bridge Program. This funding is available for bridges maintained by VDOT and those that are locally maintained/owned. Allocation of funding is need-based. The funding is intended to supplement the current level of funding by localities. No local match is required.
In FY 2021, the SGR Program became federalized, requiring contracts to adhere to all federal procurement requirements. All projects ...
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