City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 8, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of Enhanced Southwest Access to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station and Modifications to the WMATA Funding Agreement for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.
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ISSUE: Consideration of Enhanced Southwest Access to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station and Modifications to the Amended and Restated Agreement Between the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for the Funding of the Potomac Yard Station Project (Funding Agreement) to add $50 million in State and Federal funding for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1) Receive staff's recommendation to proceed with the enhanced southwest access concept Modified Idea #1 (Attachment 1), and docket for public hearing and consideration on April 18, 2020;
2) Approve modifications to the WMATA Funding Agreement (Attachment 2) to reflect the addition of $50 million in funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and authorize the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the Funding Agreement that reflects this change and is in general conformance with the remaining terms and conditions of the executed Funding Agreement attached; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager to direct WMATA to finalize negotiations with Potomac Yard Constructors (PYC) to design and construct Modified Idea #1 for enhanced southwest access to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station.
BACKGROUND: At its June 25, 2019 Legislative meeting, City Council directed staff to continue refining options for providing enhanced access to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station from the southwest, specifically from E. Glebe Road. Council specifically directed staff to reques...
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