City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: YON LAMBERT, INTERIM DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
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Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for a Competitive Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the FY 2024 State of Good Repair Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a resolution to apply for a competitive grant application to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for funding up to $400,000 for the resurfacing of primary route extensions.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to apply for up to $400,000 from the VDOT State of Good Repair (SGR) program for the resurfacing of City-maintained primary route extensions;
(2) Commit up to $50,000 for any expenditure increases exceeding the original project estimates or awarded grant amounts to fund the resurfacing of roadway network segment: King Street from South Peyton Street to Washington Street; and
(3) 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. Allocation is need-based.
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) and Van Dorn Street (Route 401). VDOT estimates that approximately 55% of primary roads in Northern Virginia localities ...
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