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To support the application for an allocation of $10,000,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program to provide maintenance and construction assistance to certain transportation projects.
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WHEREAS, the City of Richmond desires to submit an application for an allocation of funds of up to $10,000,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Revenue Sharing Program; and
WHEREAS, $10,000,000 of these funds are requested to fund the construction and maintenance projects set forth on the document entitled “City of Richmond, FY 27-28 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program Application Project List,” a copy of which is attached to this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Council of the City of Richmond hereby supports this application for an allocation of $10,000,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City hereby agrees to commit to its share of the total cost for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction of the project or projects in accordance with the project financial documents.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
DATE: March 12, 2025 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Interim Chief Administrator Officer
THROUGH: Sheila White, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Meghan K. Brown, Director of Budget & Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Bobby Vincent, Director of Public Works
FROM: M. S. Khara, P.E., City Engineer
RE: TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BIENNIAL FY27-FY28 REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY CITY/STATE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO VDOT FY27-FY28 REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM PROJECTS.
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PURPOSE: To request the City Council’s approval for the City of Richmond participating and supporting the proposed projects related to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) FY27-FY28 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program (RSP), and to authorize Chief Administrative Officer or designee, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute all necessary City/State agreements relating to such.
BACKGROUND: The General Assembly has directed VDOT to establish several initiatives aimed at accelerating road construction and providing funding assistance for the improvements to their transportation system. One such initiative is the Revenue Sharing Program, under which the City of Richmond is eligible for matching funds on a 50% Local Funding, 50% State Funding basis. The City has successfully applied for these funds every year since the program’s inception.
A City Council resolution in support of the proposed projects is required to participate in the program. The program will provide for the construction of certain eligible transportation projects within the City. A formal City/State agreement is required by VDOT before the City can begin design and construction of the approved projects.
This resolution intends to provide City Council authorization to participate in the program and provide funding, and authorize the CAO to execute all necessary City/State agreements required for participation if the projects are funded.
VDOT requires a biennial application submittal for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for the Revenue Sharing Program. If the application is approved, funds will be allocated in FY29 and FY30.
VDOT’s Revenue Sharing Program can provide up to $5,000,000 in matching funds for transportation projects per fiscal year. The City has identified $5,000,000 for FY27 and $5,000,000 for FY28 (Total $10,000,000) with matching funds for transportation projects to participate in the FY27-FY28 Revenue Sharing Program. Funding for the City’s match is available from previous year’s budget and/or, included in the adopted FY 25-29 CIP budget.
The candidate projects are:
1. Jefferson Ave. Improvements - Phase IV
The project will provide improvements to Jefferson Avenue from 21st Street to Clay St. to include traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, green infrastructure and drainage improvements.
The total estimated project cost is 2,400,000. The amount of $1,200,000 in FY27 is being requested for the RSP. The RSP requires a 50% City match. The required matching funds are approved in the adopted FY 25-29 City CIP Budget.
2. Brookland Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvements - Phase II
The project will provide improvements along Brookland Park Boulevard from Montrose Ave. to Hanes Ave. and North Ave. to Barton Ave., including street lighting, landscaping, traffic calming, pedestrian facilities, and drainage improvements.
The total estimated project cost is $3,000,000. The amount of $1,500,000 in FY27 is being requested for the RSP. The RSP requires a 50% City match. The required matching funds are approved in the adopted FY 25-29 City CIP Budget.
3. Shockoe Valley Streets Improvements/I95 Broad St. area Improvements
The project will provide improvements in the vicinity of the Broad Street interchange with I-95. The project includes streetscape improvements along Oliver Hill Way from Broad Street to the Leigh Street viaduct, consisting of a new traffic signal, four (4) new roundabouts, a shared-use path, new sidewalks, new cycle track, drainage improvements, landscaping, and ornamental lights.
The total estimated project cost is $50,000,000. The amount of $1,300,000 in FY27 is being requested for the RSP. The RSP requires a 50% City match. The required matching funds are approved in the adopted FY 25-29 City CIP Budget.
Applied Revenue Sharing funds and other funding sources will supplement the G.O. Bond fund to cover project deficits.
4. Hey Road Improvements
The project will provide funding for improvements to Hey Road from Walmsley Blvd. to Hull Street, including construction of wider travel lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk, utility relocations, and a closed drainage system.
The total estimated project cost is $18,000,000. The amount of $1,000,000 in FY27 and $5,000,000 in FY28 is being requested for the RSP. The RSP requires a 50% City match. The required matching funds are approved in the adopted FY 25-29 City CIP Budget.
The RSP pre-application cycle starts on April 1st and ends on May 30th. The full application cycle is August 15th through September 15th. The deadline to submit the City’s application to VDOT to participate in the FY27-FY28 Revenue Sharing Program (RSP) is September 15, 2025.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Additional public hearing/engagement will be through the Land Use and Housing and Transportation Standing Committee (LUHTSC) meeting and City Council meeting on this resolution request.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: Transportation projects receiving funds from VDOT will improve the city’s streets, bridges to expand the connectivity and enhance the safety to the pedestrian and vehicular users.
FISCAL IMPACT: $10,000,000 Revenue to the City if approved; $10,000,000 City Match: City’s cost of (50% matching funds) $5,000,000 in FY27 and $5,000,000 in FY28 using previously adopted budget and/or FY25-29 approved CIP budget.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: May 12, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 27, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing, and Transportation Standing Committee meeting on May 20, 2025
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: None
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Public Works, Law Department, Planning & Community Development, Economic Development, Finance Department, Budget and Strategic Planning. Copies also sent to: City Mayor (Dr. Danny Avula); Interim Chief Administrative Officer (Sabrina Joy-Hogg) and City Attorney (2)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Application for Revenue Sharing Funds FY05-06(2005-R154-165 adopted 7/25/05); City-State Administrative Agreement (2006-50-76 adopted 3/27/06); Application for Revenue Sharing Funds FY06-07(2006-R187-183 adopted 12/11/06); Application for Revenue Sharing Funds FY07-08 (2007-R99-103 adopted 6/25/07), City-State Administrative Agreement FY06-07(2007-225-228 adopted 10/8/2007); Application for Revenue Sharing Funds FY08-09 (2008-R38-64 adopted 3/24/08); Application for Revenue Sharing Funds FY09-10 (2009-R113-123 adopted 7/27/09); Authorize CAO to Execute City/State Agreements FY10 (2010-39, adopted 2/22/10); To Participate in FY11 Program (2010-87 adopted 6/14/10); Authorize CAO to Execute City/State Agreements (2011-16 adopted 2/28/11), To Participate in FY12 Program (2011-R35-42 adopted 4/11/11); Budget Amendment to appropriate FY12 funds (2011-56-34), To Participate in FY13 Program (2011-R138), Application allocation of Revenue Sharing Funds FY14 Program (2013-R206-197), adopted 10/28/2013; Authorize CAO to accept monies and to appropriate matching funds for said monies thru an increase in the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget for the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2015 Revenue Sharing Program for various projects (2014-138-133), adopted 7/14/2014; FY17 to Participate City Council Resolution 2015-R54-58 adopted 9/28/15; FY18 to Participate City Council Resolution 2016-R074 adopted 9/26/16; FY19-20 to Participate City Council Resolution 2017-R068 adopted 9/25/17. FY21-22 to Participate City Council Resolution 2019-R029 adopted 9/23/19. FY23-24 to Participate City Council Resolution 2021-R050 adopted 9/27/21. FY25-26 to Participate City Council Resolution 2023-R032 adopted 7/24/23.
ATTACHMENTS: Candidate Project Resolutions; FY27-FY28 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program City Project List
STAFF: M. S. Khara, P.E., City Engineer, 646-5413; Lamont L. Benjamin, P.E., Capital Project Administrator, 646-6339; Yongping Wang, P.E. Project Manager, 646-2467