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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $325,040.00 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and to amend Ord. No. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and determined a means of financing the same, by (i) establishing a new project for the Department of Public Works in the Transportation category called the “Pedestrian Beacon-24th and Main Project” and (ii) increasing estimated revenues from the funds received from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the amount appropriated to the new Department of Public Works’ Pedestrian Beacon-24th and Main Project in the Transportation category by $325,040.00, all for the purpose of funding the planning, design, construction, and installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the intersection of 24th Street and Main Street.
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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 hereby authorized to accept funds in the amount of $325,040.00 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the purpose of funding the planning, design, construction, and implementation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the intersection of 24th Street and Main Street.
§ 2. That Ordinance No. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and determined a means of financing the same, be and is hereby amended by establishing a new project for the Department of Public Works in the Transportation category called the “Pedestrian Beacon- 24th and Main Project” for the purpose of funding the planning, design, construction, and implementation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the intersection of 24th Street and Main Street.
§ 3. That Ordinance No. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which accepted a program of proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and the four fiscal years thereafter, adopted a Capital Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and determined a means of financing the same, be and is hereby amended by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated for expenditures by $325,040.00 and allotting such sum to the new Department of Public Works’ Pedestrian Beacon- 24th and Main Project in the Transportation category for the purpose of funding the planning, design, construction, and implementation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the intersection of 24th Street and Main Street.
§ 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Odie Donald, II, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Tanikia Jackson, DCAO - Finance and Administration
THROUGH: Letitia Shelton, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Meghan K. Brown, Director of Budget & Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Al Wiggins, DACO - Operations
THROUGH: Bobby Vincent Jr., Director of Public Works
FROM: Dironna Moore Clarke, Deputy Director, Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility
RE: TO AMEND THE FY 2026 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,040 FOR THE “PEDESTRIAN BEACON- 24th AND MAIN PROJECT.”
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PURPOSE: To amend Ord. No. 2025-058, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026, and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the total amount of $325,040 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriate the revenues by amending the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for the “Pedestrian Beacon- 24th and Main Project.”
BACKGROUND: The area around the intersection of 24th Street and Main Street is a major transit hub in Richmond’s East End with four local bus routes (4A, 4B, 12, and 14) and the Pulse BRT. Pedestrian safety issues at Main Street and 24th Street are well-documented. At least seven pedestrians were hit and injured between 2018 and 2022 according to VDOT crash data, not including unreported crashes and near-misses. This project will install a pedestrian hybrid beacon and a new ADA curb ramp and replace the existing transverse crosswalk markings with high visibility markings at the east-side crosswalk at 24th Street. These improvements will allow transit passengers to safely cross Main Street.
This project impacts the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) and the City of Richmond.
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) funded the project for a total of $325,040.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Additional public hearing/engagements that will be through the City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting on this Ordinance request.
STRATEGIC INITATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: Transportation projects receiving funds from VDOT will improve the city’s streets, bridge to expand the connectivity and enhance the safety to the pedestrian and vehicular users.
FISCAL IMPACT: GRTC is leveraging federal dollars to provide the 32% match of $152,960.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: January 12, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 26, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent Agenda.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Planning Commission.
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Department of Public Works; Law Department; Planning and Development; Economic and Community Development; Department of Public Utilities; Finance Department; Budget and Strategic Planning, Department of General Services; Copies also sent to: City Mayor (Danny Avula); Chief Administrative Officer (Odie Donald II); and City Attorney (2).
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.:
• Amends Ord. No. 2025-058 Adopted May 12, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS: DRPT Six Year Improvement Program; Agreement for the Use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds; Project Exhibit.
STAFF: Dironna Moore Clarke, Deputy Director, Office of Equitable Transit & Mobility x3074
Kathleen Murphy, Management Analyst, x2709