City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution for Submission to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for Regional Transportation Funding in FY 2026 to FY 2027. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: What should the City propose to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for 70% regional funding in FY 2026 to FY 2027?
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to approve applications to the NVTA for 70% regional transportation funding for up to $5 million for West End Transitway Phase II Design of South Van Dorn Street and up to $5 million for the Holmes Run Trail Bridge at Morgan Street; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the proposal to the NVTA and enter into any necessary agreements with NVTA to accept the funds.
BACKGROUND: In April 2013, House Bill 2313 was signed into law, levying additional taxes and a fee in Planning Districts that meet population, motor vehicle registration, and transit ridership criteria. The revenues generated in Northern Virginia through these taxes and fees are deposited into a fund managed by the NVTA. Thirty percent (30%) of the funds are distributed directly to member localities to use on transportation projects. The remaining seventy percent (70%) of the funds are distributed by NVTA for regional transportation projects. Since FY 2014, the City has been awarded approximately $179 million in NVTA 70% regional funds, the bulk of which went to the Potomac Yard Metro Station ($69.5 million) and the Duke Street Transitway ($87 million). The City uses NVTA 30% funds largely for transit capital and operating costs, subject to annual budget consideration by City Council. For a summ...
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