AGENDA DATE: 5/18/2022
TITLE:
Title
Scottsville Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project Support
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request to approve contributing $60,000 to the Town of Scottsville for its Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Hudson, Bessette, Birch, Sumner, Lin
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Town of Scottsville is undertaking a downtown pedestrian improvement project. The total project cost is $400,000, with $320,000 provided through the Transportation Alternatives Program of the State’s Commonwealth Transportation Board. The Town has pledged $80,000 of local funding to support the project. The anticipated project completion is December 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The Scottsville downtown pedestrian improvement project will construct sidewalks along Bird Street, Harrison Street, and Main Street, including sidewalk access to the Scottsville Library, a branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Crosswalks and curb ramps will be installed, providing safety and ADA access.
Supporting the Town with a $60,000 contribution for the VDOT-approved downtown pedestrian improvement project would provide a much-needed public amenity to the southern portion of the County, as well as offset a portion of the Town’s required local project contribution.
BUDGET IMPACT: Funding for the $60,000 Scottsville downtown pedestrian improvement project would be supported by General Fund fund balance to be paid to the Town.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) to approve the $60,000 contribution.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution to contribute funding to the Town of Scottsville downtown pedestrian improvement project.