City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 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) Local Paving Grant Funding Program for funding up to $1,046,000 for capital resurfacing improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) to support an application for up to $1,046,000 from the VDOT SGR Local Paving Grant Funding Program for the resurfacing of City-maintained primary route extensions; King Street Eastbound 0.404 miles from Dawes Avenue to approximately 4480 King Street, King Street Westbound 0.771 miles from 30th Street to Dawes Avenue, King Street both directions 0.53 miles from South Peyton Street to Washington Street; and
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 the reconstruction and rehabilitation of deteriorated roads through its State of Good Repair (SGR) Program. This funding is available for roads maintained by VDOT and those that are locally maintained/owned. Allocations are on an as needed basis.
The SGR Program includes funding for roads called 'Primary Extensions' which are routes maintained by municipalities that carry a primary route number for continuity. In Alexandria, examples include Duke Street (Route 236) a...
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