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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $1,385,900.00 from the Virginia Department of Transportation, to amend Ord. No. 2024-100, adopted May 13, 2024, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determined a means of financing the same, to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Complete Streets project in the Transportation - G.O. Bonds category by $1,385,900.00, for the purpose of funding the Complete Streets project.
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, is authorized to accept funds in the total amount of $1,385,900.00 from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding the Complete Streets project.
§ 2. That Ordinance No. 2024-100, adopted May 13,2024, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and determined a means of financing the same, be and is hereby amended by increasing the estimated revenues and the amount appropriated for expenditures by $1,385,900.00, and allotting to the Department of Public Works’ Complete Streets project in the Transportation - G.O. Bonds category by $1,385,900.00 for the purpose of funding the Complete Streets project.
§ 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
DATE: May 28, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Sabrina B. Joy-Hogg, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Sheila White, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Meghan K. Brown, Director of Budget & Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Bobby Vincent Jr., Director of Public Works
FROM: M.S. Khara, P.E.; City Engineer
RE: TO AMEND THE FY 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) FY 2025 PRIMARY EXTENSION PAVING PROGRAM FOR “COMMERCE ROAD UPC 125367; BROAD ROCK ROAD UPC 125368; BELLS ROAD UPC 125369 & COMMERCE ROAD UPC 125370” PROJECTS.
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PURPOSE: To amend Ord. No.2024-100 adopted May 13, 2024 which adopted the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025, and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept state funds in the total amount of $1,385,900.00 from the Virginia Department of Transportation and to appropriate the revenues to the resurfacing of “Commerce Road UPC 125367; Broad Rock Road UPC 125368; Bells Road UPC 125369 and Commerce Road UPC 125370 in the Transportation Category under “Complete Streets Project- Award # 501100”.
BACKGROUND: House Bill 1887 requires funding to be provided for Primary Extension Paving Program for U.S. Routes and Virginia State Routes. The program must include the condition of the existing transportation assets; the methodology used to determine maintenance and performance targets and outcomes; listings of prioritized pavement projects based on priority ranking system.
The bill requires the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to develop a priority ranking system for deteriorated pavement on Primary Arterial Roads. The Primary Extension Paving Program is a State Funded Statewide Program, and the City of Richmond submitted the application for; Commerce Rd UPC 125367 from Walmsley Blvd to Bells Rd (estimated cost $166,142.00); Broad Rock Road UPC 125368 from Pompey Springs Rd to Deloak Ave (estimated cost $482,105.00); Bell Road UPC 125369 from Lynhaven Ave to Commerce Road (estimated cost $477,847.00) & Commerce Rd UPC 125370 from Walmsley Blvd to Phillip Morris Entrance near Rail Road Tracks (estimated cost $399,994.00).
The scope of this project consists of milling, resurfacing and ADA upgrades for and estimated cost of $1,526,088.00.
These projects were submitted in December 2023 and received approval for funding from Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) in June 2024 in the total amount of $1,526,088.00. Breakdown of the equates to VDOT administrative cost $140,188.00, reimbursable federal funds to City for construction $1,385,900.00.
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Street Name |
From |
To |
Total Estimate |
VDOT Administrative Fee |
City Reimbursement of Federal Funds |
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Commerce Rd UPC 125367 |
Walmsley Blvd |
Bells Rd |
$166,142.00 |
$27,500.00 |
$138,642.00 |
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Broad Rock Blvd UPC 125368 |
Pompey Spring Rd |
Deloak Ave |
$482,105.00 |
$31,600.00 |
$450,505.00 |
|
Bells Rd UPC 125369 |
Lynhaven Ave |
Commerce RD |
$477,847.00 |
$27,500.00 |
$450,347.00 |
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Commerce Rd UPC 125370 |
Walmsley Blvd |
Phillip Morris Entrance near Railroad Tracks |
$399,994.00 |
$53,588.00 |
$346,406.00 |
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Total |
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$1,526,088.00 |
$140,188.00 |
$1,385,900.00 |
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The City Planning Commission (CPC) to take action on this Ordinance.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: This will reduce street maintenance. The City Planning Commission (CPC) will review and approve this Ordinance request.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not adopting this ordinance will prohibit the City from receiving $1,385,900.00 in Primary Extension Paving Program Funds. State funding for the Primary Extension Paving Program is provided by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and is 100% reimbursable.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 9, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 23, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent Agenda.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Finance, Budget and Strategic Planning, Law Department, Planning and Development Review, Economic and Community Development
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Ord. No. 2024-318 (Standard Project Administration Agreement)
ATTACHMENTS: Standard Project Administration Agreement, Project Cost Estimate Breakdown
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STAFF: M.S. Khara P.E. City Engineer 646-5413; Kenneth D. Horak Senior Capital Project Manager 646-4781
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