File #: RES. 2023-R038    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 6/27/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/24/2023 Final action: 7/24/2023
Title: To request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish the Gillies Creek Greenway Phase IV project to fund the extension of the shared-use path from the intersection of Stony Run Road and Jennie Scher Road to the intersection of Jennie Scher Road and East Richmond Road.
Patrons: Mayor Stoney
Attachments: 1. Res. No. 2023-R038
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To request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish the Gillies Creek Greenway Phase IV project to fund the extension of the shared-use path from the intersection of Stony Run Road and Jennie Scher Road to the intersection of Jennie Scher Road and East Richmond Road.
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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 Gillies Creek Greenway Phase IV project to fund the extension of the shared-use path from the intersection of Stony Run Road and Jennie Scher Road to the intersection of Jennie Scher Road and East Richmond Road;
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 Gillies Creek Greenway Phase IV project to fund the extension of the shared-use path from the intersection of Stony Run Road and Jennie Scher Road to the intersection of Jennie Scher Road and East Richmond Road using $1,000,000.00 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 facility constructed with Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside funds unless the City has made other arrangements with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
4. Agrees tha...

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