City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 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 for a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration to submit an application for the 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) through formal Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution to support the submission of up to $1,000,000 for a planning study on Seminary Road between Library Lane and North Beauregard Street;
2. Authorize the City Manager to allocate $250,000 in developer contributions from the City's Capital Improvement Program for a 25% local match; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to apply to the RAISE discretionary grant program and enter into any agreements with USDOT to accept and implement the grant.
BACKGROUND: The USDOT recently released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2024 RAISE program, allocating $1.5 billion in discretionary grants for freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impacts. RAISE Grants, as specified by the USDOT, can fund both capital and planning projects. The grants for planning projects are especially crucial, as they support essential planning initiatives that align with the City's goals for sustainable development, improved transportation infrastructure, and enhanced community connectivity. For planning projects, the RAISE discretionary grant program provides funding fo...
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