Title
To request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish the State Route 147 - Cary Street Pedestrian Curb Extension - Phase II project to fund the construction of pedestrian infrastructure improvements on State Route 147 from its intersection with North Belvidere Street to its intersection with South Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that the City Council by resolution request that the Board establish the State Route 147 - Cary Street Pedestrian Curb Extension - Phase II project to fund the construction of pedestrian infrastructure improvements on State Route 147 from its intersection with North Belvidere Street to its intersection with South Arthur Ashe Boulevard;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the City of Richmond, Virginia, requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish the State Route 147 - Cary Street Pedestrian Curb Extension - Phase II project to fund the construction of pedestrian infrastructure improvements on State Route 147 from its intersection with North Belvidere Street to its intersection with South Arthur Ashe Boulevard using $402,486.00 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That, to the extent permitted by law, the City hereby:
1. Commits to provide a minimum 20 percent matching contribution for this project and any additional funds necessary to complete the project.
2. Agrees to enter into a Standard Project Administration with the Virginia Department of Transportation and provide the necessary oversight to ensure that this project is developed in accordance with all federal and state requirements for the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of a federally funded transportation project.
3. Agrees that it will be responsible for the maintenance and operating costs of any improvement or facil...
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